Inventor Eddy Goldfarb releases book: ‘It’s Going to be a Big Day: 101 100-Word Stories by a 101-Year-Old’

The 101-year-old inventor Eddy Goldfarb – creator of 800 iconic toys – is launching his first book.

Titled ‘It’s Going to be a Big Day: 101 100-Word Stories by a 101-Year- Old’, the publication features both fiction and non-fiction stories.

Among the highlights are Eddy’s memories and observations about life, love, and aging playfully.

Naturally, there are also glimpses into Eddy’s 80-year career in toys. The Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee is best known for inventing the Yakity-Yak Teeth, Stompers, KerPlunk, Vac-U-Form, Bubble Gun and many other classics. He is also a WWII veteran, having served as a radar technician on a naval submarine.

You can buy copies of Eddy’s book in the US here  and the UK here.

You can also read Mojo Nation’s 2023 interview with Eddy here.

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