Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor

Michael J. Rosen (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 0060953217 / ISBN 13: 9780060953218

Published by Perennial Library, New York, 2000

BX2 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) paperback book SIGNED and dated by Michael J. Rosen on the title page and also SIGNED by Ian Frazier and Paul Tough on their respective page in very good condition that has some bumped corners, lightly curled cover, small patch stain and scuffed on the bottom of the half-title page, light tanning and shelf wear. A collection of some of the best cotemporary humor by 54 great literary American humorists and journalists. Contributions by Henry Alford, Kurt Andersen, David Bader, Dave Barry, Roy Blount, Jr., Zev Borow, David Bouchier, Christopher Buckley, Frank Cammuso & Hart Seely, Rich Cohen, Cathy Crimmins, Prudence Crowther, Michael Feldman, Bill Franzen, Ian Frazier, Frank Gannon, Veronica Geng & Garrison Keillor, Chris Harris, Paul Hellman, David Ives, Bill Scheft, David Sedaris, Stephen Sherrill & Paul Tough, Bob Smith, Jon Stewart, Garry Trudeau, John Updike, Colleen Wethmann. 8"x5.25", 619 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seriously Funny Writing By Today's Most Celebrated Authors. At last, a premier showcase of fifty-four great literary humorists and masters of the journalistic jab, the social spoof, the parodic proof, the satire, the tirade, and the send-up. Here are those "last laughs" and "wit's end" pieces everyone turns to first but then loses in back issues of favorite magazines and newspapers, including: Merrill Markoe on NETWORKING with angels; Garry Trudeau on re-retranslating MADONNA; John Updike on cross-dressing with J. EDGAY HOOVER; David Sedaris on reviewing school CHRISTMAS PLAYS. Also included are riotous contributions from Henry Alford, Jon Stewart, and David Ives, as well as millennial maxims by Mark O'Donnell, gardening advice by Mertensia Corydalis, and highlights from Randy Cohen's savvy "News Quiz." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # SCW04697

Synopsis:

Seriously Funny Writing By Today's Most Celebrated Authors

At last, a premier showcase of fifty-four great literary humorists and masters of the journalistic jab, the social spoof, the parodic proof, the satire, the tirade, and the send-up. Here are those "last laughs" and "wit's end" pieces everyone turns to first but then loses in back issues of favorite magazines and newspapers, including:

• Merrill Markoeon Networking with angels
• Garry Trudeau on re-retranslating Madonna
• David Sedaris on reviewing school Christmas Plays
• John Updike on cross-dressing with J. Edgar Hoover

Also included are riotous contributions from Henry Alford, Jon Stewart, and David Ives, as well as millennial maxims by Mark O'Donnell, gardening advice by Mertensia Corydalis, and highlights from Randy Cohen's savvy "News Quiz."

Brought to you by The Thurber House

About the Author:

Michael J. Rosen was among those involved in the very first days of Thurber House and he continued to serve as its literary director for twenty years. Michael is the author of some 150 other books―poetry, young-adult novels, anthologies, picture books, cookbooks―for readers of all ages. Most recently, he has published James Thurber's Collected Fables, as well as a hefty monograph, A Mile and a Half of Lines: The Art of James Thurber, that coincides with an exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art that he’s curated in honor of the Year of Thurber (2019).  He’s also an editor, ceramic artist, illustrator, and companion animal to a cattle dog named Chant. 

www.michaeljrosen.com 

 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary ...
Publisher: Perennial Library, New York
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued
Signed: Signed by Author
Edition: First Edition.