Andrew Lehrer

American writer whose published works contribute to contemporary literature and nonfiction. The name is sometimes confused with Jonah Lehrer, the science writer whose career was derailed by fabrication scandals, or with Tom Lehrer, the mathematician and musical satirist — though this entry refers to the distinct author Andrew Lehrer.

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PeriodContemporary

NationalityAmerican

1. Biography

A short life of the author

Andrew Lehrer is an American writer whose published works appear in contemporary literature and nonfiction.

The Lehrer name in American letters is most prominently associated with Tom Lehrer (b. 1928), the Harvard mathematician and musical satirist whose darkly comic songs — Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, The Elements, We Will All Go Together When We Go — became cult classics of Cold War–era humour. Tom Lehrer’s songbooks and recordings are avidly collected.

Collecting Lehrer

For collectors interested in the Lehrer name, Tom Lehrer’s original recordings, sheet music, and songbooks (Too Many Songs by Tom Lehrer, 1981) are the most significant collectible items. First pressings of his albums on the Lehrer Records label and signed material are sought by collectors of American musical comedy and Cold War–era culture.

Tom Lehrer’s decision to release his songs into the public domain in 2020 renewed interest in his work among a new generation of listeners and performers.