THE BEST OF ED ZERN - Fifty Years of Fishing and Hunting from One of America's Best-Loved Outdoor Humorists

Zern, Ed

ISBN 10: 1585743429 / ISBN 13: 9781585743421

Published by Lyons Press, 1985. [, 1985

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] Hardback, slightly squarish octavo, appx 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches, vii + 312 pages, G+ in G+ dj (dj in new protective mylar). Book itself tight binding, hinges intact, generally very clean throughout interior including front endpapers no names, no writing, but corners bumped with lower corners bumped a little worse & scuffed through (corners repaired/reconstituted but small lower corner kink shows throughout interior pages) + light moisture tide mark along lower edges (f&b covers & heel of spine). DJ white background and colors tend to be clean and bright, but edge wear mostly corners and ends & a few very small chips and closed tears. Printed b&w throughout. Field & Stream columns, illustrations/cartoons by the author + a number of the 1950's Nash Rambler advertisements featuring the author. RWR5 Sports Recreation Hunting Fishing Natural History Humor Cartoons Journalism Advertising. Seller Inventory # 06359

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Title: THE BEST OF ED ZERN - Fifty Years of Fishing...

Publisher: Lyons Press, 1985. [

Publication Date: 1985

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

This rich, full treasury of the best writings of America's finest outdoor humorist includes selections from Ed Zern's previous books, many of his memorable Nash automobile ads, and various short gems - such as his delicious "review" of Lady Chatterley's Lover (found wanting because there is too little practical information on the life of a rural gamekeeper). There are also a group of major articles and a hearty helping of his best "Exit Laughing" columns. Every serious sportsman with a funny bone will want this new edition of a great book - the essential Zern.

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This rich, full treasury of the best writings of America's finest outdoor humorist includes selections from Ed Zern's previous books, many of his memorable Nash automobile ads, and various short gems - such as his delicious "review" of Lady Chatterley's Lover (found wanting because there is too little practical information on the life of a rural gamekeeper). There are also a group of major articles and a hearty helping of his best "Exit Laughing" columns. Every serious sportsman with a funny bone will want this new edition of a great book - the essential Zern. (7 1/4 x 9 1/2, 324 pages, illustrations)