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Bon Mots, Wisecracks, and Gags: The Wit of Robert Benchl... Paperback / softback
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1616087137
- EAN
- 9781616087135
- Date of Publication
- 2012-08-01
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- Bon Mots, Wisecracks, and Gags: The Wit of Robert Benchley, Do...
- Artist
- various
- Brand
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1616087137
ISBN-13
9781616087135
eBay Product ID (ePID)
110931361
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bon Mots, Wisecracks, and Gags : The Wit of Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, and the Algonquin Round Table
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Topic / History, Quotations, Form / Anecdotes & Quotations, General
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Reference, Humor
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
5.9 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
A tribute to wit and humor, from the minds that made the AlgonquinRound Table the center of American..., "Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals." "His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it." "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York's legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails were swilled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and one another. In this lively tribute, today's readers will come to understand why Robert Benchley, George S. Kaufman, and Dorothy Parker represent the epitome of quips and comebacks--wit that still packs a punch decades later., "Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals." "His mind is so open,the wind whistles through it." "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Everwonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of NewYork's legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktailswere swilled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, thearts, and one another. In this lively tribute, today's readers will come to understandwhy Robert Benchley, George S. Kaufman, and Dorothy Parker representthe epitome of quips and comebacks--wit that still packs a punch decades later.
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