From Charlie Chaplin to Billy Connolly, from "Monty Python" to "The Fast Show", Britain has always been at the forefront of comedy. Leading comedians and writers honour the best from Britain's long and diverse comedic history in a collection of essays.
Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.
Book by Miles Kington
