Great humorist at his best — 39 prodigal pieces never before collected, all from Liberty Magazine in the early 30s. Gentle, urbane wit aimed at taxes, horse racing, Europeans who live their own stereotypes, sand kicked in one’s face at the beach, much more. Illustrations by Peter Arno.
The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde, Alvin Redman More than 1,000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etc.
Something New by P. G. Wodehouse In the drafty halls of Blandings Castle, Ashe Marson tries to make "something new" of his life by purloining a rare Egyptian scarab — all for the best motives, of course. Hilarious confusion results.
World's Wackiest Inventions by A. E. Brown, H. A. Jeffcott, Jr. Hilarious but real inventions including edible tie pin, automatically tipping hat, metal locket for storing chewed gum — all patented.
The Jumping Frog by Mark Twain Revenge edition. The original story, a hapless French translation, and Twain's hilarious "retranslation" from the French. 12 illustrations.
Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend by Winsor McCay Pioneer cartoon strip, unexcelled for beauty and imagination, in 60 full sequences. Historical introduction.
