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A collection of letters spanning the life and career of one of our best-loved humorists, Punch columnist Miles Kington

Miles Kington wrote a column a day for more than 30 years. In that time he delighted, amused and gently poked fun at a large proportion of the UK population. This book is a selection of some of his best pieces.

"Amaze your friends and confound your critics with your fluent Franglais after these 101 hilarious 'lessons' from the late Miles Kington. This paperback edition has 80 new line drawings by Wendy Hoile and a jacket designed to appeal to 'Radio 4 types!' 'Kington was a true comic genius and Franglais is the defining achievement of his career"--Publisher description

Book by Miles Kington

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.