Bill Adler was an American author, editor, and publisher, widely recognized for his works in the realms of non-fiction, humor, and celebrity literature. Born on August 14, 1929, he gained prominence for curating and compiling quotes and anecdotes about famous personalities, such as John F. Kennedy through his book "The Kennedy Wit", and creating best-selling collections like "The Quoteable Atheist" and other books of quotations. Adler also wrote his own books and was known for his ingenuity in creating novelty book concepts that often made it to best-seller lists. His career spanned several decades, during which he made notable contributions to the literary world before passing away on March 28, 2014.