by NigelRees (Author)
A richly entertaining collection of humorous quotations embracing a wealth of comic utterances of all types: aphorisms and epigrams, retorts and putdowns, quips and one-liners, sayings and proverbs, together with examples of unintentional humour such as gaffes and malapropisms. The quotations are drawn from a world-class cast of wits and humorists: comedians, novelists, playwrights, diarists, journalists, reviewers, politicians, actors, lyricists and many others. The quotations are arranged A to Z under thematic headings, making the volume not just a highly entertaining and browsable selection but a really useful one as well.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 912
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 20 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 0304365882
ISBN 13: 9780304365883
Book Overview: Over 5000 amusing quotations, arranged alphabetically under 1200 thematic headings Includes quotations from hundreds of the funniest men and women from all periods of history, from Oscar Wilde, Dorothy Parker and Groucho Marx to Alan Bennett, Stephen Fry and Woody Allen Blends classic quotes with offerings from contemporary exponents of the bon mot Fascinating source notes tell the stories behind the quotes Sources provided for disputed material The perfect gift book.