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1001 COOL JOKES. Spencer, Don. Redwood Editions (Aust), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000 reprint, 207 pages, illustrated. Some edge and corner wear, crossed-out name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 1865151823. Keywords: humour jokes humor fun Cat nr 7864 - $A14
101 USES FOR AN EX-HUSBAND. Loads of uses for ex-boyfriends too! Smith, Richard (text) and Solomon, Debra (cartoons). Bantam Books square paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 129 pages, illustrated. 'A creative imagination is the best revenge.' very good copy. ISBN 073380134X. Keywords: humour humor fun cartoons husbands men males boyfriends relationships comedy Cat nr 6439 - $A14
3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN. The Official Report on Earth by High Commander Dick Solomon. Various contributors. HarperPerennial oversize Paperback, 1996, 134p, illsts. Great book about the hit TV series, packed with stills, extracts, and more. With a section of colour photo plates. Very good copy. Keywords: tv television series humour humor comedy fun aliens space planets Cat nr 1304 - $A17
A BUSHIE'S GUIDE TO LIFE! Digger Cobber Mate. Brolga Publishing (Aust) oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 125 pages, illustrated. Illustrated by Peter Broelman. Cartoons and comment. Minor wear and some writing inside front, otherwise good. ISBN 0909 608067. Keywords: australia australian humour fun cartoons bush outback country Cat nr 7253 - $A13
A CHAUVINIST IS . . . An irreverent book of cartoons for oppressors and oppressed alike. Markham, Marcella (text) and Poelsma, Dominic (cartoons). Exley, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1983 reprint, no pagination, approx. 60p. Some wear and scoring of boards but fairly good copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0905521307. Keywords: cartoons humour humor relationships males females men women chauvinism bias Cat nr 4810 - $A12
A CONNOISSEUR'S GUIDE TO INTIMATE APPAREL. Kavet and Riskin. Ivory Tower Publishing, oblong paperback, 1995, no pagination, circa 80p, illsts. A sort of fun look, with b&w photos, of various items of clothing. Near-new. ISBN 088032466X. Keywords: underwear undies undergarments women clothing clothes humour adult erotica Cat nr 2606 - $A15
A DOG CALLED DEMOLITION. Rankin, Robert. Corgi paperback, 1996, 318 pages, illustrated. Danny's mother wouldn't let him have a real dog so he made one up for himself, with startling results. Has some creased pages near front, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0552142131. Keywords: dogs puppies animals pets humor humour Cat nr 7808 - $A15
A GIRL'S GUIDE TO THE ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOLBOY. Irvine, Rebecca. Enigma Books, octavo hardcover, 1983, 168 pages, illustrated. Very good with excellent bards and clean spine lettering, good dust-jacket. ISBN 0727830163. Keywords: humour schoolboys Cat nr 17835 - $A19
A ROYAL COMMISSION INTO THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY. Clarke, John, and Stevenson, Ross. Allen & Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 134 page, illustrated. Very good copy. ISBN 1863731024. Keywords: humour comedy fun australia Cat nr 17112 - $A17
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. Saunders, Jennifer. Lon, BBC Books, large octavo hardcover, 1992, 165p, illsts. A memoir of this wonderful over-the-top British comedy with its terrific stars. Includes all the episodes from the First series. Illustrated with full-colour photos. Pink cloth and gilt lettering excellent. A piece has been trimmed from the top of the front endpaper (evidently someone's name) And the dust-jacket is a trifle wrinkled. Keywords: tv television series humour actors actresses shows performers Cat nr 4480 - $A15
ADOLF HITLER. My Part in his Downfall. Milligan, Spike. London, Michael Joseph, Octavo hardcover, 1971 reprint, 146 pages, illsts. Binding fractionally loose but o.k. Small stain front endpaper, cloth good, spine lettering good. Worn but useful dust-jacket. Keywords: humour fun humor war warfare Cat nr 3386 - $A17
ADULT ONLY JOKE BOOK, The. Anon. Hinkler Books (Aust), large Paperback, 2002 reprint, 407p. Near-new copy of this book packed with naughty fun. No-one misses out: blondes, religion, politics, ma-in-laws, disabilities. ISBN 1865154792. Keywords: jokes humour humor fun anecdotes parties party naughty risqué adult sex erotica Cat nr 15017 - $A19
ADVANCED RHINOCEROLOGY. Alexander, Scott. Rhino Press, Paperback (card), 1982 reprint, 129 pages, illustrated. Humorous approach to success. Some wear but fairly good and not an easy title to find! ISBN 0937382019. Keywords: success humour motivation Cat nr 8848 - $A19
AIR GUITAR. The True Life and Daggy Times of a Lounge-Room Rock Star. Griffis, Anthony. Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 268 pages. The author recounts his life growing up in a country town in Australia and his infatuation with rock music, his experience in a band that never quite makes it. A fun read. Light wear, front cover tending to curl a bit, but generally fairly good. Greeting signed by author 'to Kathy' on an inner page. ISBN 0143000357. Keywords: music guitars biography pops pop teenagers teens youth Cat nr 7993 - $A17
ALAN MOIR'S - JOH'S PARTY ALBUM. Canberra or Bust. Moir, Alan. Angus and Robertson, approx. quarto Paperback, 1987, 63p, illsts. Humorous, illustrated study of Joh Bjelke-Peterson. Some corner and edge wear but fairly good. Scarce title! ISBN 0207156336. Keywords: australia queensland leaders politicians premiers humour politics campaigns Cat nr 1373 - $A15
AMERICA'S CUP CARTOON COLLECTION, The. From the Newspapers Around the World. Cole, Mervyn C. (compiler). Kara International, oblong paperback, approx. A4 size, no pagination, about 100 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0909213062. Keywords: humour humor cartoons America's cup sailing yachting Cat nr 5896 - $A17
ANDY CAPP HOME SWEET HOME. Smythe, Reg. Budget Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, No. 5 in series. Some light wear but fairly good. Keywords: humour cartoons fun humor Cat nr 18494 - $A11
APOCALYPSE WOW! Garner, James Finn. Simon & Schuster, octavo hardcover, 1997, 174 pages, illsts. By the author of 'Politically Incorrect Bedtime Stories'. A humorous view of many modern obsessions, e.g. Harmonic Convergence, Crystals, Tarot, Nostradamus, and so on. Near-fine with excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 0684836491. Keywords: humour humor society psychology Cat nr 4469 - $A15
AUSSIE ENGLISH. An Explanation of the Australian Idiom. O'Grady, John. Lansdowne Press, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1974 reprint, 104 pages, illustrated. By the author of 'They're a Weird Mob' (aka Nino Culotta). Some sun-fading to spine area of dust-jacket and very minor defects and some writing inside front but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0725402075. Keywords: humour customs culture australia language words Cat nr 18718 - $A12AUSSIE ETIKET. Or doing things the Aussie way. O'Grady, John. Sydney, Ure Smith, octavo hardcover (pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 87 pages, illustrated. Illustrations by Benier. Humorous take on Australian ways. Very good. ISBN 072540602X. Keywords: australia humour fun cartoons Cat nr 17022 - $A13
AUSSIE GOLF TRIVIA. Smith, Terry. Horwitz Graham octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1986 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. Chatty book, with anecdotes, cartoons and photos. Light wear, basically good solid copy. ISBN 0725518715. Keywords: games sport sports recreations golf golfers humour trivia Cat nr 7157 - $A17
B.C. RIGHT ON. Hart, Johnny. Coronet paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1975, no pagination. Light crease front cover, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 034019474X. Keywords: humour humor cartoons comics Cat nr 8538 - $A12
BACK GARDEN OF ALLAH, The. Jarvis, C.S. (Major). London, John Murray, octavo hardcover, 1942 reprint, 212p, illsts. A popular old book of humour. However, this is a poor copy. 'reading Only' plus the interest of the cartoon-style illustrations by Roly. All there but somewhat grubby and stained. No dust-jacket, bumped corners. Keywords: middle east humour humor cartoons Cat nr 15961 - $A13
BALLS OF BOB MENZIES (The). Australian Political Songs 1900-1980. Fahey, Warren. Angus & Robertson, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 351 pages, illustrated. A big collection incorporating humour, verse, politics, etc. Illustrated with numerous photos, drawings, etc. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0207162042. Keywords: songs verse poems poetry australia politics humour humor Cat nr 17578 - $A22
BARRY TROTTER and the Shameless Parody. Gerber, Michael. Viking compact hardcover, 1988, 276 pages. 'Utterly unauthorized and totally exploitative.' Move over J.K. Rowling! Humour. Very good with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0670041475. Keywords: humour humor fiction novels fantasy witchcraft occult Cat nr 3413 - $A15
BEST OF IMPOSSIBLE WORLDS, The. Quezada, Abel. Prentice Hall, quarto hardcover, 1963, no pagination, approx. 100 pages, illsts. Satirical humour in cartoon form by Mexico's leading cartoonist on the men, machines and madness of modern 'civilization'. Text in English. Book very good except for a bit of light staining top edge. Dust-jacket worn and a trifle frayed but fairly good. Keywords: art cartoons humour humor Cat nr 4541 - $A27
BEST OF LUCK (5th Column), The. Luck, Peter (text), & Coopes, Jenny (cartoons). Heinemann paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 292 pages, illustrated. The author brings us views on the colourful people who are involved in Australia TV. Front cover tending to curl a bit, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0855613483. Keywords: views opinions columns journals humour Cat nr 7774 - $A13
Bill Oddie's GONE BIRDING. Oddie, Bill. Methuen, London, octavo hardcover, 1983, 180 pages, illustrated. A very good copy of this fun book With numerous illustrations. Cloth and gilt spine lettering excellent, dust-jacket slightly worn but good. Only real defect - Previous owner's name in front. Not all the birds are feathered ones! ISBN 0413518604. Keywords: humour birds birding comedy anecdotes Cat nr 5495 - $A25
BILL WANNAN'S FOLK MEDICINE. Wannan, Bill. Sun paperback, 1977, 191 pages, illustrated. Taken from old books - no guarantee they work! Lots of humour. Some wear, grubbiness at back, but fairly good. ISBN 0725102497. Keywords: health healing folk medicine medicinal medical folklore remedies mythology humour humor Cat nr 5280 - $A14
BLACK BEAUTY ACCORDING TO SPIKE MILLIGAN. Milligan, Spike. London, Virgin Books, octavo hardcover, 1996, 139p. Lacks dust-jacket but is otherwise a very good clean copy. ISBN 1852276150. Keywords: humour fun humor comedy horses black beauty Cat nr 1521 - $A13
BLONDIE AND DAGWOOD. Young, Dean, and Marschall, Rick. Lon, Arthur Barker, A4 Paperback comic book, 1982, 144p, illsts. With an Introduction by Bob Hope. This book appears to be an appreciation of the comic strip series with an Inroductory section, called 'Family Album' followed by many actual strips, some printed in colour. With Appendix and Bibliography. This copy has some bent corners on about one-third of the pages, some light cover creases and general wear but is intact and - very scarce! ISBN 0203168308. Keywords: comics comic strips cartoons cartoonists humour Cat nr 2065 - $A27
BOSTOLOGY. A Guide to the Twelve Bastard Bosses of the Zodiac. Lang, Adèle, and Masterson, Andrew. Macmillan Australia, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1997, 174p. Humorous look at bosses. Small corner bumps and stained areas top edge, otherwise good. Keywords: humour humor comedy fun Cat nr 11440 - $A16
BRAS AND PENUS ON A DATE. Kasper, Debbie, Su.C., and Sullivan, Elliot, Su.C. Pan, paperback, 112 pages, illsts. (* Stand-Up Comic). Sequel to: 'Women Are From Bras, Men Are From Penus.' A Guide to Surviving the 7 Stages of Dating to Create a Loving, Lasting, Subpoena-Free Relationship. A fun book about relationships. Good copy. ISBN 0330361597. Keywords: humour humor relationships dating dates males men females women Cat nr 4675 - $A17
BRIGADIER DOWN UNDER, The. Tinniswood, Peter. Lon, Macmillan, small octavo hardcover, 1983, 146p, illsts. Fun and cricket. Near-fine copy with very good dust-jacket. Keywords: sport sports cricket humour games comedy fun anecdotes Cat nr 11270 - $A13
BULL FROM THE BUSH. Australian Outback Yarns. Flatt, Bob. New Holland (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 192 pages, illustrated. The author left his comfortable life in Sydney and became a jackaroo and station assistant in Queensland's Gulf Country. This is his hilarious account of life in the bush, with some interesting photos and some excellent drawings to illustrate the text. This copy of the book was used as a presentation to a high school student and has his name and photo inside front; also a bit of minor edge wear, but generally fairly good copy. ISBN 1864363258. Keywords: humour australian outback bush country yarns tales anecdotes stories Cat nr 18529 - $A19
CAN ELEPHANTS SWIM? Unlikely Answers to Improbable Questions. Jones, Robert M. (compiler). Time-Life Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1969, 159 pages, illustrated. Material taken from the libraries of Time-Life Books. Light wear, good copy. Keywords: answers history information humour Cat nr 7069 - $A19
CAN I COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT? Canvassing Votes and Jokes. Corbett, Robin (MP), and Hudson, Val. Hutchinson, octavo hardcover, 1986, 171 pages, illsts. 'Forward by The Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. James Hacker.' Stories and anecdotes from the world of politics. With some cartoons as well. A couple of corner bumps but otherwise cloth very good, spine lettering excellent. Dust-jacket fairly good. ISBN 0091662508. Keywords: politics politicians government humour humor jokes cartoons anecdotes stories Cat nr 4588 - $A22
CASSELL DICTIONARY OF CYNICAL QUOTATIONS. Green, Jonathon. London, Cassell, octavo hardcover, 1994, 330 pages. Very good condition with excellent cloth and spine gilt lettering, but lacks dust-jacket. ISBN 0304343137. Keywords: quotes quotations dynicism humour humor Cat nr 7004 - $A31
CLANGERS BLOOMERS AND BLUNDERS AUSTRALIAN STYLE. Anon. Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 1984, 118 pages, illustrated. The book is very good with excellent cloth and spine lettering. The dust-jacket is good except for a tendency to curl at edges. ISBN 0333380666. Keywords: australia australian humour humor jokes cartoons anecdotes Cat nr 17828 - $A15
CLASSIC CLASSROOM CLANGERS. Lawrence, F.A.C. Child & Associated, hardcover, pictorial boards, 1987, 48 pages, illustrated. A great collection of school-based fun, with some cartoons as well. Condition: covers a bit scratched but otherwise good. ISBN 086777083X. Keywords: humour humor cartoons fun school education jokes Cat nr 5951 - $A19
CLASSICS OF AUSTRALIAN HUMOUR. Wannan, Bill. Currey O'Neil octavo hardcover, 1982, 132p, illsts. Very slight marks, name in front, otherwise very good with excellent cloth, etc. Dust-jacket fairly good. ISBN 0859022323. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy folklore myths mythology australia cartoons Cat nr 2654 - $A15
COCKBURN'S A-Z OF AFTER-DINNER ENTERTAINMENT. Brandreth, Gyles. Pelham Books, small octavo hardcover, 1985, 149 pages, illustrated. Light edge staining, but green cloth and spine lettering are excellent and book solid and internally clean. ISBN 0720716128. Keywords: humour humor speeches entertainment opinions anecdotes stories Cat nr 8559 - $A19
COOKING WITH FERNET BRANCA. Hamilton-Paterson, James. Faber & Faber paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 296 pages. 'A work of comic genius'. And 'wickedly funny.' Or so they say! Very good copy. ISBN 0571220916. Keywords: humour fiction Cat nr 7747 - $A19
COP THIS LOT. Culotta, Nino. Ure Smith (Australia), octavo hardcover, 1974 reprint, 221 pages, illustrated. By the author of 'They're a Weird Mob'. Tendency to crack at spine (original binding poor), otherwise o.k. with good cloth, spine lettering and dust-jacket. ISBN 0725402008. Keywords: humour humor australia australiana Cat nr 17218 - $A13
COYOTE MUSIC and other humorous tales of the early west. MacEwan, Grant. Rocky Mountain Books, oversize paperback (pictorial card), 1993, 220p, illsts. Signs of dampness but basically a good solid copy. ISBN 0921102267. Keywords: tales anecdotes stories america americana usa west history humour comedy humor Cat nr 3454 - $A13
CRAFT OF WRITING TV COMEDY, The. Schwarz, Lew. Allison & Busby (UK). Paperback, 1989, 111 pages. 'A practical guide to everything the beginner needs to know about writing TV comedy.' Very good copy. ISBN 085039625. Keywords: writing writers tv television scripts comedy fun humour Cat nr 3636 - $A17
CRICKET'S HALL OF SHAME. Warner, Dave. Fremantle Arts Centre Press, Paperback (stiff card), 1998, 263p, illsts. Foreword by Greg Chappell. 'The lowest of low points in test and First Class Cricket.' A landmark book now scarce. Slight wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1863682201. Keywords: sport sports games cricket humour humor Cat nr 15430 - $A17
CURIOUS KIWI WORDS. Cryer, Max. HarperCollins, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002 reprint, 240 pages. A guide to the secret recesses of the language used in those mysterious islands often inhabited by denizens of hollywood. The visitors may need a copy! Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1869504224. Keywords: new zealand words language dictionaries reference Cat nr 17499 - $A22
DA VINCI COD (The). Or The Edda Vinci Cod or Coddy Delight. Roberts, A.R.R.R. (aka Don Brine). London, Gollancz, compact hardcover, 2005, 185 pages, illustrated. A hilarious send-up of the preposterous assertions of books such as 'The Da Vinci Code'. Except for tiny corner bump the book is near-fine with like dust-jacket. Keywords: humour humor comedy parodies Cat nr 8755 - $A22
DEAD CERTS AND DOG FOOD. Australia's Funniest Racing Yarns. Keenan, Crackers. Random House, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995, 198p, illsts. A book of humorous stories about horse-racing, with some cartoons. Has cancelled library stamps inside front but no other indications (no pocket, etc, otherwise good. No dust-jacket (prob. issued without one). ISBN 0091832381. Keywords: horses ponies racing gambling betting punters bookmakers races humour cartoons fun anecdotes Cat nr 18504 - $A15
DICTIONARY OF MISINFORMATION, The. Burnham, Tom. Futura paperback, 1978, 334p. Amazing Facts. Brownish paper, name in front, but fair and solid. Keywords: humour comedy jokes humor facts reference Cat nr 10400 - $A17
DID I REALLY SAY THAT? Hilarious bloopers and gaffs from the world of education. Finger, Jarvis (compiler). Fernfawn Publications (Australia), 1993, 96 pages, illustrated. Example (missprint) 'Headmistress fined: 60 males an hour in unlicnsed car.' Good condition. ISBN 0646143905. Keywords: humour jokes fun anecdotes Cat nr 17900 - $A17
DILBERT PRINCIPLE (The). A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions. Adams, Scott. HarperBusiness, octavo hardcover, 1996, 336 pages, illustrated. The Dilbert Principle: 'The most ineffective workers are systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage - management.' Very good copy with excellent cloth and lettering and good dust-jacket. ISBN 0887307676. Keywords: humour comedy cartoons business offices comics Cat nr 17182 - $A27
DINGO LINGO. Hansen, Dave (text) and Trounce, Mark (cartoons). Nu Wave Publishing Co, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, no pagination. This book is now scarce and this copy is rather grubby and marked here and there, with stained edges but is intact. Keywords: humour humor cartoons dingoes Cat nr 7943 - $A27
DOG IN THE FAMILY. A Guide for New Owners. Nisbet, A.L. Heinemann Reed oblong paperback,1990, illsts. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0790001225. Keywords: comics cartoons humour humor dogs pets Cat nr 4038 - $A13
DON'T TURN YOUR BACK IN THE BARN. Adventures of a Country Vet. Perrin, Dr David. Scribe Publications paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 291 pages. Originally published in Canada. Entertaining view of a vet's work. Some bending of covers, minor edge wear, fairly good. ISBN 0908011717. Keywords: vets veterinary surgeons animal animals health treatment humour Cat nr 7176 - $A19
DOUG HAWKINS' GREAT FOOTY JOKE BOOK. Hawkins, Doug, with Jim Main. Information Australia, oversize paperback, 1999, 300p, illsts. Near-new copy. ISBN 1863502580. Keywords: football jokes humour humor anecdotes sport sports games Cat nr 2020 - $A19
DOWN ON ALL FOURS. Over 100 fantastic illustrations poking fuel-injected fun at 4x4s. Tremlett, Mark, and Bosch, Simon. HarperCollins (Australia), oblong paperback (stiff pictorial covers), 2001, no pagination, illustrated. Minor wear, slightly bent from heat, good solid copy. ISBN 0732270707. Keywords: cars vehicles four-wheel drives svu humour humor motors motoring Cat nr 8827 - $A22
EVEN MORE OF THE WORLD'S BEST EMAILS. Young, Geoff. Hodder Moa Beckett. paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 318 pages. A fun read! Very good condition, near-new. ISBN 1869569629. Keywords: internet net emails messages communications humour humor fun Cat nr 18279 - $A25
FAR SIDE GALLERY 2. Larson, Gary. Warner Books, A4 Paperback, 1992 reprint, 192p, illsts. Good clean copy. ISBN 0751502375. Keywords: humour fun cartoons comics graphics Cat nr 13813 - $A22
FAR SIDE GALLERY 4. Larson, Gary. Warner Books, A4 Paperback, 1992 reprint, 167p, illsts. Foreword by Robin Williams. Good clean copy. ISBN 0751502375. Keywords: humour fun cartoons comics graphics Cat nr 13814 - $A22
FAUX PAS SURVIVAL GUIDE, The. The Fine Art of Removing Your Foot From Your Mouth. Martinet, Jeanne. St Martin's Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 145 pages, illustrated. How to recover from greeting goofs, office offences, dinner-table disasters, and other forms of social suicide. Minor wear, name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 0312146213. Keywords: humour humor fun society manners customs language Cat nr 6923 - $A13
FISHERMAN WHO LAUGHED, The. Pollard, Jack. Hutchinson Australia, octavo hardcover, 1983, 115p, illsts. This is a very good copy with good dust-jacket EXCEPT for some big untidy scribble inside front. ISBN 0091482704. Keywords: fish fishing angling fishermen jokes humour humor cartoons Cat nr 3500 - $A13
FLO GOES TO CANBERRA. The Intimate Dairy of a Kingaroy Housewife. Moir, Alan, and Vines, Mac. Angus & Robertson, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial covers), 1981, 64 pages, illustrated. Humorous look at Flo Bjelke-Petersen. Light edge wear, a few small marks and tendency for paper to brown with age, but fair. ISBN 0207148007. Keywords: humour fun politics australia Cat nr 17028 - $A15
FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Blackall, Simon. Watermark Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 80 pages, illustrated. 'Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.' Keywords: food thought philosophy humour observations Cat nr 18511 - $A15
FOOTROT FLATS 10. Ball, Murray. Orin Books, oblong, pictorial card, 72p, illsts. Famous comic-strip featuring daily on the farm, etc (the author is a New Zealander). Some wear but generally good copy. Keywords: comics humour humor comedy fun comic strips Cat nr 10650 - $A15
FOR MOVIE MANIACS. Monkhouse, Bob. Hong Kong, Lincoln Green Publishing, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1982, 97p, illsts, pictorial endpapers. A humorous look at the movie scene using many stills, etc. Packed with illsts. Bit worn and grubby but fairly good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 9627028193. Keywords: movies cinema film films hollywood actors actresses comedy humour fun humor Cat nr 4332 - $A19
GAIJIN (cartoon book). Ernst, Tim, and Uematsu, Tommy. The Japan Times, small hardcover, 113 pages, illsts. Japanese-English cartoon book with Gaijin cartoons on various topics. Near-new condition with excellent dust-jacket, also included small cute matching bookmark. ISBN 4789003485. Keywords: humour humor cartoons comics japanese Cat nr 4025 - $A22
GARDEN RUBBISH. Sellar, W.C. and Yeatman, R.J. Magnum paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 125 pages, illustrated. By the authors of '1066 and All That'. Browned paper and generally worn but fair and intact. ISBN 0417020503. Keywords: humour jokes humor comedy Cat nr 7813 - $A13
GARDEN RUBBISH. Sellar, W.C. and Yeatman, R.J. Nutheun Humour Classic, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 125 pages, illustrated. Very good, looks like new. ISBN 0413739805. Keywords: humour humor cartoons horses ponies fun Cat nr 8878 - $A15
GLOBAL VILLAGE IDIOT. Dubya, Dunces, and One Last Word Before You Vote. O'Farrell, John. Grove Press (USA) paperback, 2003 reprint, 274 pages. One of Britain's best-known comic writers pokes fun at the US President. 'With the election of the 43rd President of the United States,' he says, 'the global village is complete. It has its own global village idiot.' Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0802140386. Keywords: usa america leaders presidents politics politicians government Cat nr 4836 - $A22
GOOD GIRLS FINISH LAST. Wicked words on Drinking, Shopping, Gossiping, Sex, and All Your Favourite Bad Habits. Parvis, Sarah. Andrews McMeel Publishing (Kansas), small square paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 180 pages, illustrated. A collection of quotes on these topics, illustrated with B&W stills from many movies. Front cover tendency to curl but otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0740747185. Keywords: humour humor females women views anecdotes quotes quotations wisdom Cat nr 5582 - $A22
GREAT AUSSIE JOKES. Plowman, Sonya (compiler). The Five Mile Press paperback, 1999, 287 pages, illustrated. Creased front cover and a few marks but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1864631651. Keywords: australia aussie jokes humour humor cartoons Cat nr 4246 - $A15
GREAT AUSSIE STUFF-UPPS. (stuff-ups) Andrews, Malcolm (text) and Mitchell, Bill (illsts). Horwitz Grahame, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984, 124 pages, illustrated. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0725517824. Keywords: humour humor cartoons fun australia australiana Cat nr 17768 - $A22
GREAT OPERATIC DISASTERS. Vickers, Hugh. Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 1979, 80 pages, illsts. Introduction by Peter Ustinov. Some wear to red cloth but fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: music opera operas operatic humour humor Cat nr 4013 - $A15
HAY, HELL AND BOOLIGAL. Australian Bush Humour. Wannan, Bill. Currey O'Neil octavo hardcover, 1982, 132p, illsts. Very slight marks, name in front, otherwise very good with excellent cloth, etc. Dust-jacket fairly good. ISBN 0859020320. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy folklore myths mythology australia cartoons Cat nr 2655 - $A17
HILARIOUS HORRIBLE HOLIDAYS! A Wildly Funny Collection of True Travel Tales. Gee, Christine (compiler). Margaret Gee paperback (Aust), 1994, 228 pages. Disaster, hardship, bizarre events, they are all here. Inside covers browned due to sun affectation and a small area of edge damage, otherwise fairly good copy. ISBN 1875574263. Keywords: travel tourism holidays fun bizarre adventure drama humour humor Cat nr 6086 - $A22
HITCHHIKING FOR UGLY PEOPLE. And Other Life Experiences. Fitzsimons, Peter. Random House Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 241 pages. The author is a columnist and journalist who has worked with The Sydney Morning Herald and the London Telegraph. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0091829674. Keywords: essays anecdotes stories views opinions Cat nr 8918 - $A15
HOLLYWOOD OMNIBUS, The. Wodehouse, P.G. London, Hutchinson, octavo hardcover, 1985, 255 pages. Selected writings including the novel 'Laughing Gas', several short stories and two non-fiction items. Light wear, fairly good with good boards and spine lettering. Small blotted-out name on front endpaper. Dust-jacket has a small repaired tear and is a bit wrinkled on edges. ISBN 0091586909. Keywords: fiction novels humour humor literature compilations Cat nr 17589 - $A25
HORMONES FROM HELL. The Ultimate Women's Humor Book. King, Jan. Ice Water Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 135 pages, illustrated. With a terrific cartoon-style front cover, this book deals with such topics as: the delights of gynecological exams, mammograms, pregnancy, cramps, plastic surgery, contraception, sex and PMS. And lots more. The author describes herself as 'the high priestess of progesterone (on one of her good days).' Very good. ISBN 1920905421. Keywords: women females humour humor jokes fun Cat nr 17316 - $A19
HORSE NONSENSE. Sellar, W.C. and Yeatman, R.J. Nutheun Humour Classic, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 127 pages, illustrated. Very good, looks like new. ISBN 0413739902. Keywords: humour humor cartoons horses ponies fun Cat nr 8877 - $A15
HOT LIPS. The Ultimate Kiss and Tell Book. Walsh, Noëlle. Golden Press, small quarto paperback, 1985, 128p, illsts. A humorous but also very instructive book about kissing in various contexts - e.g. onscreen, social kissing, sexual kissing, and so on. Very good copy. ISBN 0852234473. . Keywords: erotica kisses kissing kiss lips sex sexuality movies censorship cinema films stars Cat nr 7144 - $A21
HOW TO DRAW CARTOONS. Hoff, Syd. Scholastic, small quarto paperback (card), 32p, illsts. Be warned, this is a very simple book but doubtless good cartooning is often simple. I couldn't even do some of the simple sketches it shows! Fairly good. ISBN 0590406892. Keywords: art humour humor cartoons drawings sketches Cat nr 2395 - $A15
HOW TO LIVE WITH A NEUROTIC CAT. Baker, Stephen. Granada, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1985, 128 pages, illustrated. Warning: age-stained on edges and endpapers but o.k. inside. Cover also bit worn and marked. Fair only, priced accordingly. ISBN 0246128291. Keywords: cats moggies kittens animals pets humour humor cartoons Cat nr 17256 - $A13
HOW TO LIVE WITH A NEUROTIC CAT OWNER. Baker, Stephen (as told to). Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 125 pages, illustrated. 'Everything you always wanted to know about your cat but was afraid to ask. Everything your cat knows about you without even having to ask!' A humorous take on cats. Illustrated with many great drawings by Roger Roth. Good copy. ISBN 0140242473. Keywords: animals pets cats pussies kittens Cat nr 17628 - $A19
HOW TO MAKE IT BIG IN AUSTRALIA. The art of over-extending yourself. Treborland, Robert. Major Mitchell Press Paperback, 1989, 96p, illsts. A humorous approach to business success. 'Build on shaky foundations - being a bully - junking friends - 'networking your divorce' and more! Illustrated with cartoons. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0958770859. Keywords: success business psychology humour cartoons humor advice Cat nr 2776 - $A14
HOW TO RULE THE WORLD. A handbook for the aspiring dictator. De Guillaume, André. Allen & Unwin (Australia) small hardcover, 2002, 140 pages, index, illustrated. Some pages towards back have a bit of creasing which has affected the typeface a little - in original binding job. But otherwise the book is very good with excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 1865089885. Keywords: humour humor ideas Cat nr 7660 - $A17
HOW TO SPOT A BASTARD BY HIS STAR SIGN (Revised & Updated Ed). Lang, Adèle, and Rajah, Susi. Pan, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised & Updated Ed, 2001, 179 pages. 'Women around the world have had their love lives transformed by the astro-guide that pulls no punches.' Inside front & back covers browned from sun, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 033036314X. Keywords: males female relationships astrology stars Cat nr 18329 - $A15
HOW TO SURVIVE A LAWYER. Baker, Stephen. Price Stern Sloan (USA) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 98 pages, illustrated. A heap of useful advice and insights in a humorous vein. With cartoon illustrations by Rick Penn-Kraus. Slight wear front, otherwise very good. ISBN 0843128968. Keywords: crime law lawyers solicitors counsel advice legal legalities Cat nr 7824 - $A17
I MOVED YOUR CHEESE. Bristow-Bovey, Darrel. Zebra, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 92 pages. 'The self-help book for people lying on the sofa.' AS humorous take on self-help books. Very good copy. ISBN 1868723593. Keywords: humour humor self help Cat nr 17639 - $A15
IF THE BOSS CALLS, I'M In A SAILS MEETING. Confessions of a Boataholic. Archer, Judith. Peachtree Publishers (USA), octavo hardcover, 1986, 175 pages, illustrated with cartoons. Some chapter titles: Sleeps Eight Comfortably - Malice De Mer - Those Boatyard Blues - And Then a Great Wind Came (17 chapters in all). The book itself is good, the dust-jacket a bit worn and frayed but fair. ISBN 0931948908. Keywords: boats sailing humour humor Cat nr 4277 - $A19
ILLUSTRATED BENNY HILL, The. Morecambe, Gary. Elm Tree Books, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 112 pages, illustrated. Has a little wear to covers (colour loss as seen in photo) but is otherwise fairly good. Includes a few colour photos along with many in B&W. ISBN 0241126754. Keywords: humour humor comedy fun television scripts tv Cat nr 6043 - $A22
IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. 22 of League's Finest Tell Their Funniest. Colman, Mike (compiler), cartoons by 'Boo' Bailey. Swan Publishing (Aust) octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1993, 176 pages, illustrated. Minor marks, good copy. ISBN 0646132326. Keywords: humour humor fun cartoons sport games sports Cat nr 6088 - $A14
IT'S A JOKE, JOYCE: AUSTRALIA's FUNNY WOMEN. Harmer, Wendy. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), A4 size, 1989, 160 pages, illustrated. The music-hall comediennes, the cross-dressers, the stars of reviews, the radio and TV performers, and more. With numerous B&W photos. Good condition. ISBN 0330271156. Keywords: humour humor biography women females Cat nr 6355 - $A19
IT'S CHOW TIME, SNOOPY. Schulz, Charles M. Fawcett paperback, no pagination. Browned paper. Fairly good. Keywords: cartoons comics humour humor fun strips Cat nr 5333 - $A12
ITMA YEARS, The. Kavanagh, Ted. Futura Publications, Paperback, 1975, 157p, illsts. These are the complete scripts of the famous radio series. With reminiscences by various participants in the broadcasts. Cheap paper, browned, some creases and wear. Fair but solid. Keywords: radio programs programmes broadcasting britain england entertainment comedy humour humor scripts Cat nr 9977 - $A15
JACKO'S BEST OF LOCKER ROOM HUMOUR. Jacko. Just Gagging Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 275 pages, illustrated. A big budget of fun, with some photos of Jacko and others associated with him. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0958671753. Keywords: humour humor jokes anecdotes fun football Cat nr 7759 - $A21
JOHN LAWS' BOOK OF IRREVERENT LOGIC - CENSORED! Laws, John. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card with flap, 1994, 266 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0330356046. Keywords: philosophy opinions thoughts views Cat nr 6351 - $A17
JOYS OF IRISH HUMOR (humour). Spalding, Henry D. New York, Jonathan David Publishers, octavo hardcover, 1989 reprint, 413 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Arranged under subjects. A huge collection. Good copy with good green (!) cloth and clean lettering on spine. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0824603370. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy jokes anecdotes ireish ireland Cat nr 6457 - $A27
KING KONG JOKE BOOK, The. Simon, Jim. Belmont Tower paperback, 1977, 125p, illsts. The author is Editor of SICK magazine. Paper rather poor but otherwise the book is good. Keywords: jokes humour apes king kong Cat nr 2448 - $A12
KOCHIE'S BEST JOKES. The good, the awful and downright weird! Koch, David. Wilkinson Publishing, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), David Koch, well-known Australian financial commentator when wearing one learned hat also wears another hat with his outrageous jokes. Many of these were first aired on the morning TV show on the Seven network. But, be warned, some are of 'adult' nature. This copy is a bit bent at corners and worn on edges, also slightly damp-affected near front, so priced accordingly. ISBN 1875889787. Keywords: humour jokes puns humor Cat nr 17487 - $A17
LANTERNS AND LANCES. Thurber, James. Time Paperback, 1961 reprint, 180p, illsts. The last Thurber book published before his death. A collection of his literary treasure, decorated in the inimitable Thurber fashion. Slight wear and marks but fairly good. Keywords: literature fun humor humour art sketches cartoons Cat nr 13364 - $A17
LIBERATION OF MARGARET McCABE, The. Brophy, Catherine. Flamingo paperback, 1987, 158p. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0006542190. Keywords: novels fiction humour Cat nr 16387 - $A15
LIFE AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT. Skynner, Robin, and Cleese, John. TSP quarto Paperback, 1995 reprint, 422p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Cartoons by Bud Handelsman. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0413680401. Keywords: families society humour humor cartoons people Cat nr 13929 - $A17
LITTLE BOOK OF BEAUTY (The). Cooke, Kaz. Penguin minio-paperback, 2000, no pagination. Another feast of fun from this clever writer. Good. ISBN 0140299106. Keywords: humour fun Cat nr 2632 - $A13
LITTLE FOLLIES. The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences and Observations of Peter Leroy (so far). Kraft, Eric. Black Swan Paperback, 1994 reprint, 192p. Literary curiosa! 'One cold afternoon in 1962, while dozing over a college German lesson, Eric Kraft dreamed up a nameless little boy sitting on a dilapidated pier, trying to bring the soles of his bare feet as close as he could to the surface of the water without actually touching it.' The idea blossomed into the character of Peter Leroy. This book has been reprinted numerous times. Fairly good copy. Keywords: essays humour literature observations Cat nr 3788 - $A15
LITTLE VOODOO KIT (The). Revenge Therapy for the Over-Stressed. Poupette, Dr J.P. Boxtree Paperback (pictorial card), 1996, 67p, illsts. A fun way to work off the frustrations of life. Well illustrated in colour. Minor creasing, good copy. Keywords: humor humour fun bosses neighbours office home revenge therapy Cat nr 11714 - $A15
LIVING WITH CRAZY BUTTOCKS. Cooke, Kaz. Penguin Paperback, 2001, 348p., illsts. More outrageous humour from Kaz. She turns her attention to many topics, including Barbie, celebrities, archbishops, cosmetic surgery, Internet gurus, Ricky Martin's bottom, and Barbara Cartland's beauty secrets. And more! Enhanced with cartoons. Has a couple of edge marks and a bit of bending, also some writing inside front, but is fairly good. ISBN 0140297235. Keywords: humour humor comedy cartoons Cat nr 7598 - $A15
LONG HOPS AND LARRIKINS. Chappell, Ian, and Rigby, Paul. Lansdowne, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1983, 59 pages, illustrated. Has a small stain on front endpaper, which is repeated inside front cover, otherwise the book is very good. ISBN 0701817356. Keywords: crickt games sport humour fun humor cartoons anecdotes Cat nr 7450 - $A12
MAD'S TALKING STAMPS. Jacobs, Frank. Warner Books paperback, 1974, 191p, illsts. Reproductions of various stamps from many countries, with humorous captions added. Corner crease at front, otherwise good copy. Keywords: humour fun humor cartoons comics Cat nr 3784 - $A15
MANAGEMENT FOR MARTIANS. Dharminder Kang (text) and Riddell, Chris (illsts). London, Ebury Press, compact hardcover, pictorial boards, 1998, 80 pages, illustrated. Home truths for the business person delivered with humour. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0091865239. Keywords: management managers business humour cartoons Cat nr 7121 - $A15
MEANING OF TINGO, The. And Other Extraordinary Words From Around the World. de Boinod, Adam Jacot. Penguin, small octavo hardcover, 2005, 209 pages, illustrated. Drawn from the collective wisdom of over 280 languages. Very good copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0140515615. Keywords: humour words language unusual languages dialects meanings Cat nr 6688 - $A16
MERRICK AND ROSSO. Book Two. Watts, Merrick, and Ross, Tim. ABC (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, no pagination, about 120 pages, illustrated. More fun from the broadcasters. Some edge and corner wear but fairly good. ISBN 0733308058. Keywords: humour humor comedy fun Cat nr 7448 - $A25
MOBILE MADNESS. A Guide to Mobile Phone Etiquette. Hayson, Tiver and Lynch. New Holland paperback, 1997, 128 pages, illsts. Humorous look at the mobile (cellphone as the Americans say). Text and cartoons. Worn, bit marked, but fair. ISBN 1864363169. Keywords: phones telephones mobiles cellphones humour humor comedy cartoons Cat nr 3281 - $A14
MORE ADULT ONLY JOKES. Anon. Hinkler Books, giant paperback, 2003, 556 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Literally hundreds of naughty jokes. A little wear but fairly good. ISBN 1865159255. Keywords: adult erotica risqué jokes fun humour humor Cat nr 4247 - $A22
MORE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. Spithill, Kerry. Ellsyd Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, no pagination, illustrated. Minor wear to edges, otherwise good. ISBN 0949290173. Keywords: humour fun cartoons jokes humor Cat nr 17173 - $A19
MORE GREAT AUSSIE TRIVIA. Andrews, Malcolm, and Mitchell, Bill. Lilyfield Publishers, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1987, 111 pages, illsts. Good clean copy. ISBN 0730102319. Keywords: australia trivia humour humor cartoons anecdotes Cat nr 6037 - $A17
MORE PICK OF PUNCH. Doran, Amanda Jane (Selected and Introduced by). London, The Folio Society, octavo hardcover, 2001, 272 pages, illustrated. This interesting selection from the old 'Punch' humorous magazine is very good within but boards slow slight signs of use. No dust-jacket or slipcase. Keywords: humour humor cartoons stories jokes Cat nr 8684 - $A22
MR BEAN'S DIARY. Driscoll, Robin, and Atkinson, Rowan. Boxtree paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, no pagination. Light edge stains, otherwise good. ISBN1852833491. Keywords: humour humor fun cartoons Cat nr 4497 - $A15
MR BEAN'S DIARY. Driscoll, Robin, and Atkinson, Rowan. Boxtree paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, no pagination. Some edge staining, otherwise f. good. ISBN1852833491. Keywords: humour humor fun cartoons Cat nr 8018 - $A12
NEW WOMAN BLOKE JOKES. Johnson, Louise. Lifetime paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 144 pages, illustrated. 'Because men are funny'. Sample: Q: Why don't women blink during foreplay? A. They don't have time. Good solid copy. ISBN 184222090X. Keywords: humour humor jokes fun comment views Cat nr 6390 - $A17
NEWMANSHIP. The Sailing Scene Observed. Newman, Nicholas. Adlard Coles paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 108 pages, illustrated. A nice collection of cartoons that will tickle the fancy of any yachtsman or yachtswoman (if that is what you call them). Light wear, good. ISBN 0229117538. Keywords: sailors sailing yachts jokes humour humor cartoons comedy yachting nautical seafaring Cat nr 7486 - $A17
NOTES OF A NERVOUS MAN. Lileks, James. Pocket Baooks paperback, 1991, 228p. USA syndicated columnist writes on: 'Airplanes, bras, depression, women, death, taxes, god, plumbers, hangovers, air fresheners...' Very good copy. ISBN 0671737023. Keywords: biography autobiography memoirs humor humour Cat nr 5235 - $A17
O YE JIGS & JULEPS! Hudson, Virginia Cary. London, Michael Joseph small octavo hardcover, 60 pages, illustrated. Observations on life and people. Lacks dust-jacket but the blue cloth and gilt decoration are good. Keywords: humour humor anecdotes Cat nr 6416 - $A14
OFFICIAL LIARS' HANDBOOK, The. Dale, David. Angus & Robertson oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 69 pages, illustrated. Minor defects, fairly good. ISBN 020715287X. Keywords: humour humor jokes Cat nr 6912 - $A12
OFFICIAL RULES AT HOME, The. Dickson, Paul. Robson Books paperback, 1996, 122 pages, illsts. 'The laws that determine what can and probably will go awry in your daily life.' Humorous take on daily life. Very good. ISBN 1861950801. Keywords: humour humor fun cartoons Cat nr 4349 - $A15
OH, COME ON ALL YE FAITHFUL. A Humorous Church Collection. Nimmo, Derek. Lon, Robson Books, octavo hardcover, 1986, 160p, illsts. A chatty book from one of the cast of All Gas and Gaiters. Book very good with excellent spine gilt lettering, etc. Dust-jacket just a trifle worn. Keywords: church religion clergy clergymen ministers jokes humour humor cartoons Cat nr 10908 - $A17
OLD SALTY'S MISADVENTURES IN PARADISE. Daniel, David. Wyndham Observer (Australia), oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 156 pages, illustrated. A book of stories and cartoons related more-or-less to the sea. The book is bent a bit (poor storage) but is otherwise o.k. ISBN 0959175091. Keywords: cartoons stories humour Cat nr 8245 - $A19
PENNY POLLARD'S GUIDE TO MODERN MANNERS. Klein, Robin (text) and James, Ann (illustrations). Oxford, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989, no pagination, circa 60p, illsts, decorated endpapers. Except for greeting on title page and a small area of damage to front endpaper, it is a very good copy. ISBN 0195530624. Keywords: humour humor cartoons Cat nr 5927 - $A14
PICK OF PUNCH (The). King, Miles (Selected and Introduced by). London, The Folio Society, octavo hardcover, 1998, 272 pages, illustrated. This interesting selection from the old 'Punch' humorous magazine is near-fine within but the gilt on cloth is slightly worn, especially on the spine. No dust-jacket or slipcase. Keywords: humour humor cartoons stories jokes Cat nr 8665 - $A22
PLANET BAYWATCH. The Unofficial Guide to the NEW WORLD ORDER. Baber, Brendan, and Eric Spitznagel. Michael O'Mara Books, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 128 pages, illustrated. Humorous - but not all about Baywatch! Good copy. ISBN 1854796542. Keywords: humour comedy humor cartoons Cat nr 5748 - $A17
PLAY IT AS IT LIES. THELWELL'S GOLFING MANUAL. Thelwell. Methuen paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Cartoon book about golf and golfers. Very good. ISBN 0413192407. Keywords: golf golfers humour sport games cartoons humor Cat nr 6009 - $A14
PLAYING AROUND. Neville, Richard. Arrow paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 243 pages. Humorous fiction. Good clean copy. ISBN 0091825474. Keywords: fiction novels humour humor Cat nr 6248 - $A12
POLITICALLY INCORRECT JOKES MEN LOVE. Pease, Allan. Pease mini-paperback, 2000, 120p., illsts. Creased front cover, otherwise good. Keywords: humour humor jokes fun Cat nr 10716 - $A15
POLITICALLY INCORRECT JOKES MEN LOVE. Pease, Allan. Pease International, small paperback, 120 pages, illsts. Some damp affectation towards back but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0959365893. Keywords: jokes humour humor fun Cat nr 3846 - $A15
POLITICIAN WHO LAUGHED (The). Daly, Fred. Hutchinson Australia, octavo hardcover, 1982 reprint, 31 pages, illustrated. Fred Daly was famous for his wit both inside Parliament and beyond. Blotted-out name inside front and small area damage to dust-jacket at back, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0091482003. Keywords: politics government members parliamentarians humor humour australia Cat nr 17812 - $A15
Q ANNUAL. From Rasputin to Hitler in One Frame. Milligan, Spike. Michael Joseph, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1979, 128p, illsts. A great budget of humour from a great comic genius. Some small marks on boards but good condition, no dust-jacket. ISBN 0718118707. Keywords: humour humor comedy jokes cartoons Cat nr 3808 - $A15
QUOTABLE CATS. All the best from the literature of cats. Byrne, Robert, and Skelton, Teressa. Hamlyn paperback, 1985, 188p, illsts. Paper tending to browning and a bit of damp wrinkling, cover creased (has a ginger sitting across a pile of books! Just typical.) But otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0099374102. Keywords: cats felines kittens moggies pets animals humour humor Cat nr 2394 - $A15
RASH'S A TO Z OF LYING. Rash, Ryder. Pan paperback, 1996, 152 pages. And the publishers can't help themselves, they even lie about their sales: 'Sales of over one billion copies!' A fun book with some naughty answers. Good. ISBN 0330359754. Keywords: humour humor fun jokes Cat nr 4529 - $A15
RED DWARF PRIMORDIAL SOUP. The least worst scripts. Naylor, Grant. Penguin Paperback, 1993, 151p, illsts.Good copy. Keywords: red dwarf humor humour fun cartoons comedy tv television Cat nr 13484 - $A15
RED DWARF PROGRAMME GUIDE. Howarth, Chris, and Lyons, Steve. Virgin paperback, 1993, 228p, illsts. Permanent plastic over cover but tending to lift. ISBN 0863696821. Keywords: red dwarf humor humour fun cartoons comedy tv television Cat nr 13485 - $A15
REPUBLICAN PARTY REPTILE. Confessions, Essays, Adventures and (other) Outrages. O'Rourke, P.J. Picador Paperback, 1987, 220p. Twenty-one pieces. Some light water affectation upper egde but fairly good copy. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy essays Cat nr 11269 - $A13
RHINOCEROTIC RELATIVITY. Alexander, Scott. Rhino's Success, paperback (card), 1983 reprint, 126 pages, illustrated. Humorous approach to success. Cover creased and a bit of wear but fairly good. ISBN 0937382027. Keywords: success humour motivation Cat nr 8932 - $A22
ROME RULES No. 2. Moir, Alan. Orin Books (Australia), oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, cartoon book. Slight wear and back cover has a crease and is a bit bent at corner due to poor storage, but otherwise good. ISBN 0959226354. Keywords: cartoons comics humour humor Cat nr 17337 - $A19
ROUND THE WICKET. A Selection of cricket stories. Brayshaw, Ian. Methuen Australia Paperback, 1979, 128p, illsts. A little war and some light staining but fairly good. ISBN 0454001622. Keywords: sport sports games cricket comedy humour humor fun anecdotes cartoons Cat nr 13764 - $A15
SCORECARD AT WORK. The Official Point System for Keeping Score on the Job. Gutfeld, Greg. Owl Books (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 145 pages. How to make it in the business world. The author is editor of Men's Health magazine. Very good copy. ISBN 0805058656. Keywords: jobs employment assessment business humour observations Cat nr 18451 - $A17
SCOTTISH JOKES. Findlater, Chris (editor). Lomond Books paperback (stiff card), 2003, 192 pages, illustrated. A great collection of Scottish jokes illustrated with cartoon drawings. Pages towards front and cover bit bent, otherwise fairly good. Paper bit browned. ISBN 1842040642. Keywords: scotland scottish jokes fun humour humor cartoons Cat nr 5802 - $A17
SELLAMILLION. The disappointing 'other' Tolkien parody. Roberts, A.R.R.R. London, Gollancz, compact hardcover, 2004, 282 pages. Muddle earth? Very good except for very minor defects with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0575076119. Keywords: humour parodies fiction literature Cat nr 8975 - $A22
SERIOUSLY RUDE JOKE BOOK, The. Coote, George. Gap Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 397 pages. Some edge wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 094716345X. Keywords: jokes fun humour humor anecdotes stories Cat nr 7542 - $A15
SHE'S A FAIR COW. Harrison, Judy (text), and Henshaw, David (illsts). David Bateman (Australia), oblong paperback (card), approx. A4, 1987, 96 pages, illustrated. Australian humour. With text and cartoons. A bit bent at corners. Fair. ISBN 0949135119. Keywords: humour fun cartoons humor Cat nr 4251 - $A19
SLAPSTICK QUEENS, The. Parish, James Robert. NY, Castle Books, large hardcover, approx. A4, 1973, 298p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Packed with stills, biographies and stories about the women who appeared in slapstick movies. The reproduction of the photos could have been better! This copy is worn with some internal light stains and a battered dust-jacket. Fair only but quite intact. Keywords: movies cinema films stars comedy comic humour women females actors actresses hollywood Cat nr 2353 - $A25
SMILE SPORT! Chappell, Ian; Robertson, Austin, and Rigby, Paul. Swan Publishing, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1983, 60p, illsts. Sports humour. very good copy. ISBN 0701817364. Keywords: sport sports games humour humor fun cartoons Cat nr 14189 - $A13
SPECIALIST, The. Sale, Chic. Angus & Robertson, paperback (stiff card), 29 pages, illustrated. Classic humour. Sold in vast numbers! Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: humour folklore humor fun Cat nr 19075 - $A12
SPORT SCREAMERS. Wit & Wisdom of Doug, Don, Dean, Michael, Eric, and more!Richards, Lou. Wilkinson Books paperback, 1995, 107p, illsts. Minor marks, very good copy. ISBN 1863502068. Keywords: sport sports games humour humor fun Cat nr 16206 - $A15
STLL MORE OF THE WORLD'S BEST DIRTY JOKES. Mr 'J'. Angus & Robertson paperback (card), 1986 reprint, no pagination. Worn corners and edges and a bit bent but fair. ISBN 0207147302. Keywords: jokes humour humor sex adult risqué Cat nr 6978 - $A15
SURVIVAL IN THE DOGHOUSE. O'Grady, John. Sydney, Ure Smith, small 8vo HC, reprint 1973, 94p, illst. with sketches. Illsts by Benier. Dust-jacket little worn but blue cloth with white decorations fairly good. Keywords: humour comedy australiana tales Cat nr 5226 - $A12
TALES FROM BACK O'BOURKE. Traditional Australian Humour. Wannan, Bill. Melbourne, Currey O'Neil, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984, 139 pages, illustrated. The author has penned many books on Australia. Very good copy. ISBN 085902010X. Keywords: folklore stories australian humour comedy tales yarns bush outback country legends mythology Cat nr 7914 - $A19
THE LAW IS A ASS An Illustrated Collection of Legal Quotations. Irving, Ronald. Duckback paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 225 pages, illustrated. An entertaining compendium revealing the lighter side of an otherwise serious topic. Light wear, good. ISBN 071563142X. Keywords: law legal legalities lawyers solicitors judges courts humour humor comedy Cat nr 17505 - $A19
THELWELL'S COMPLEAT TANGLER. Being a Pictorial Discourse of Anglers and Angling. Thelwell. Eyre Methuen paperback, 1967, 128p, illsts. Cartoon fun for fisherfolk. Cover bit worn and grubby but this is a fair copy. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy cartoons fishing fish angling Cat nr 3499 - $A15
THINGS THEY DO TO YOU, The. O'Grady, John (Nino Culotta). Sunshine Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 208 pages, illustrated. Australian humour. Very good copy. ISBN 0867770198. Keywords: australia humour comedy fun humor Cat nr 6036 - $A13
TOP GEAR MOTOR MANIA. A truckload of trivia to drive you round the bend. Berg. Ivan and Nik. BBC Books, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 2006 reprint, 132 pages, illustrated. Near-new copy with no previous-owner's name, etc. ISBN 0563493623. Keywords: motors cars motoring vehicles trivia anecdotes humour Cat nr 18454 - $A22
TURN IT UP! The World According to Fatty. Vautin, Paul. Pan Paperback, 1995, 214p, illsts. This popular books is now surpisingly scarce. Minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0330357271.Keywords: humour games sport sports football biography autobiography anecdotes tales stories Cat nr 4224 - $A17
TURN IT UP! The World According to Fatty. Vautin, Paul. Pan Paperback, 1995, 214p, illsts. Paper a little browned, minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0330357271.Keywords: humour games sport sports football biography autobiography anecdotes tales stories Cat nr 17388 - $A14
TWO RONNIES' SKETCHBOOK, The. Vincent, Peter (editor). Star Paperback, A4, 1978, 132p, illsts. With many sketches, photos, script extracts, etc. Well worn but fair enough copy. Keywords: comedy humor humour fun television Cat nr 2354 - $A22
ULTIMATE BOOK OF RUDE & POLITICALLY INCORRECT JOKES, The. Pease, Allan. Pease Training International paperback, 1998, 420p, illsts. 'Stories to embarrass your mother . . . Revised, updated, and even ruder . . . '. By the author of 'Body Language'. Some general wear but fairly good. ISBN 0646331795. Keywords: humour humor jokes fun Cat nr 2521 - $A17
ULTIMATE IRRELEVANT ENCYCLOPAEDIA, The (encyclopedia) Hartston, Bill, and Dawson, Jill. London, George Allen & Unwin, octavo hardcover, 1984, 271 pages, illustrated. A collection of trivia for idle moments, if you have any. The book has a bit of damp damage affecting bottom edge towards spine area. But text, etc, all o.k. ISBN 004827111X. Keywords: encyclopedias reference humour trivia information Cat nr 18342 - $A22
UP THE DUFF. The Real Guide to Pregnancy. Cooke, Kaz. Viking Australia oversize Paperback (pictorial card), 1999, 467p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) More outrageous humour from Kaz, the well-known Australian newspaper columnist. A week-by-week, blow-by-blow account of those first weeks of pregnancy and baby-raising. Practical advice laced with humour in her inimitable fashion. A good clean solid copy of this very scarce book. Grab it while you can! ISBN 0670882895. Keywords: birth pregnancy babies infants children childbirth women mothers females hospitals health body humour humor Cat nr 8543 - $A37
VICIOUS BOYS GO ON HOLIDAY, The. A game of chance for adults only. Anon. Papermac (UK), quarto Paperback (pictorial card), 1988, no pagination, illsts. Small cover creases, but fairly good. Keywords: humour humor comedy fun Cat nr 3801 - $A22
VISIBLE PARTY LINE. True stories from your life. Killeen, Gretel. Penguin paperback, 1999, 229p, illsts. The author is a well-known comic artist, broadcaster and journalist. Very good copy. ISBN 0140288910. Keywords: humour humor fun comedy wit wisdom Cat nr 4760 - $A13
WILLIAM McGONOGALL MEETS GEORGE GERSHWIN. Milligan, Spike, and Jack Hobbs. Lon, Michael Joseph, octavo hardcover, 1988, 204p, illsts. The English comic master writes about Scotland's worst ever poet. Good copy with good dust-jacket. Keywords: humour comedy cartoons jokes humor fun Cat nr 10567 - $A19
WINE DICTIONARY (The). Dunstan, Keith (text) and Jeff Hook (illsts). Sun Books, square paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990 reprint, 83 pages, illustrated. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0725104821. Keywords: wine alcohol drinks beverages humour cartoons Cat nr 17579 - $A15
WISH WE WEREN'T HERE. A Survival Guide to Abroad. Waters, Barry. New English Library, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984, 128 pages, illustrated. A fun look at the disasters and hassles of touring around the world. By the author of 'Piste Again'. Very good copy. ISBN 0450060837. Keywords: travel tourism disasters humour humor horror Cat nr 8833 - $A19
WIT AND WISDOM OF FISHING (The). Funny Lines and Fishy Advice. Various contributors. Publications International Ltd, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 192 pages, illustrated. A collection drawn from many sources. Front cover card creased, otherwise good. ISBN 0785325069. Keywords: fishing sport humour anecdotes stories Cat nr 17735 - $A22
WIT OF PUBLISHING, The. Huggett, Richard. London, W.H. Allen, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1986, 159 pages, illustrated. The bookshop customer asked for 'A Passage to India' and was told: ' This is a bookshop, madam, not a travel agency.' That sort of thing. Light wear and minor corner bums, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0491030150. Keywords: books publisher publishing humour humor wit comedy Cat nr 17506 - $A22
WIZARD OF ID, No.1 - Our King Is No.1. Parker and Hart. Budget Books small quarto oblong paperback, 1987. 'A dungeon of lunatic laughter in the Kingdom of Id.' Some edge wear but fairly good. Keywords: humour comics comic books Cat nr 3270 - $A13
WOMEN ARE FROM BRAS, MEN ARE FROM PENUS. A Survival Guide for Bypassing Communication and Getting Even in Your Relationships. Collins, Anna, and Sullivan, Elliot. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 113 pages, illustrated. Name inside front and a bit bent but fairly good. ISBN 0330360531. Keywords: men women males females relationships humour humor Cat nr 7081 - $A13
WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, MEN ARE FROM HELL. Newman, Amanda. Pocket Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 212 pages. A book of humorous quotations. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0671037331. Keywords: humour humor women men males females relationships Cat nr 8563 - $A17
WORKING HARDLY. The Overachieving Underperforming Guide to Doing as Little as Possible in the Office. Morran, Chris. Murdoch Books paperback (stiff plasticized pictorial card), 2004, 159 pages, illustrated. Written by the author 'on Company Time' he says. With numerous illustrations. Very good. ISBN 1740455347. Keywords: humour humor employees employment jobs offices Cat nr 4257 - $A22
WORLD's BEST BOSS JOKES. Phillips, Edward. HarperCollins paperback, 1994, 96 pages, illsts. With some cartoon illsts. Good copy. ISBN 000638241X. Keywords: jokes fun humour humor work employees employers jobs bosses Cat nr 3616 - $A15
WORLD'S BEST DIRTY JOKES, The. Mr 'J'. Angus & Robertson paperback (card), 1985 reprint, no pagination. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0207143714. Keywords: jokes humour humor sex adult risqué Cat nr 4862 - $A15
WORLD'S BEST IRISH JOKES, The. Mr O'S. Angus & Robertson Paperback, no pagination, about 96p, illsts. More naughtiness old and new. Small stain bottom edge, minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0207148368. Keywords: jokes humor humour comedy stories tales cartoons irish ireland eire Cat nr 2341 - $A14
WORLD'S BEST LEWD AND LUSTY LIMERICKS, The. Hart, Harold H. (Introduced by). Angus & Robertson paperback (stiff card), 1982, 127 pages, illustrated. Clear plastic taped down over cover, otherwise good. ISBN 0207146500. Keywords: humour humor cartoons jokes fun limericks adult risqué sex sexy Cat nr 6169 - $A27
WORLD'S STUPIDEST SIGNS, The. Anon. Michael O'Mara paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, no pagination. Writing in front, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1854795554. Keywords: humour fun signs notices Cat nr 7385 - $A13
YOU MIGHT AS WELL LAUGH, MATE. Australian Humour in Hard Times. Willey, Keith. Sun quarto paperback (card), 1984, 145 pages, illustrated. Bit worn, with some creases, etc, but fair. ISBN 0725104759. Keywords: australia humour fun anecdotes Cat nr 2937 - $A17
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