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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 - $A13
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 - $A13
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 - $A16
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 - $A12
A CARTOON HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA. Two volumes in 1: Stop Laughing This is Serious!, together with: The Other Siude of the Coin. King, Jonathan. Savvas Publishing, large hardcover (A4-plus), Revised Edition, 1983, 465 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A Social History of Australia in Cartoons. Brings together two original volumes to form a massive reference collection. Very good copy with excellent boards and spine lettering and a good solid dust-jacket. ISBN 0959400478. Keywords: cartoons humour humor sketches drawings art politics Cat nr 8606 - $A26
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A18
AGE OF CONSENT. Lindsay, Norman. A & R Classic paperback, 1994, 236 pages, illustrated. Norman Lindsay was a famed Australian artist, perhaps to some notorious rather than famed! He wrote some risqué novels, this being one of the most famous (orig. 1938, predating Nabokov), used as the basis for the movie with Helen Mirren. Has one of Lindsay's wonderful nudes on front cover and sketches in text. Good clean copy. ISBN 0207186898.Keywords: erotica youth teenagers girls sexuality sex erotica relationships society fiction humour cartoons Cat nr 6474 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A21
ALL NEW AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI, The. Ellis, Rennie. Sun Books small quarto paperback (card), 1985, no pagination - about 130 pages, illsts. Paper tending to brown but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0725104848. Keywords: australia humour humor graffiti society opinion politics Cat nr 4304 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A11
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 - $A12
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 - $A14
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 - $A26
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 - $A12
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 - $A24
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 - $A13
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 - $A16
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 - $A26
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 - $A15
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 - $A16
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 - $A12
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 - $A18
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 - $A21
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 - $A30
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 - $A18
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 - $A14
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 - $A18
COMPLETE FAWLTY TOWERS, The. Cleese, John, and Booth, Connie. Lon, Methuen, large octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1988, 333p, illsts. Locked into this book is the complete Fawlty humour - all 12 episodes complete. A section of stills from the program is in the centre. Paper bit browned and stained on edges but book fairly good. Keywords: tv television humour humor comedy scripts stage actors acting actresses Cat nr 13538 - $A16
COMPLETE PROSE OF WOODY ALLEN, The. Allen, Woody. Picador paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 273 pages. First Collected Paperback Edition. 'Fifty-two pieces of hilarious writing . . . he ideal bedside companion.' Light wear, small name in front, good. ISBN 0330328212. Keywords: writings humour humor essays articles Cat nr 6153 - $A21
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 - $A18
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 - $A12
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 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A21
DAD'S ARMY: The Story of a Classic Television Show. McCann, Graham. Fourth Estate paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 292 pages, illustrated. With two sections B&W photo plates. Light wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1841153095. Keywords: tv television series actors humour humor Cat nr 8589 - $A18
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. Very 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 4814 - $A11
DIARY OF A DROPOUT. Atkinson, Russell Frank. Wellspring Publishers (Aust) paperback, 1990, 219p., illsts. One Australian's amazing saga through his years of life. Very good copy. ISBN 0731693817. Keywords: biography autobiography memoirs humor humour cartoons Cat nr 4632 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A26
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 - $A12
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 - $A18
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 - $A18
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 - $A21
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 - $A21
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 - $A12
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 - $A12
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 - $A14
FOOTROT FLATS 21. Ball, Murray. Orin Books, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 80 pages, illustrated. Very good copy. ISBN 1875230181. Keywords: humour humor comics comic strips cartoons Cat nr 6752 - $A18
FOOTROT FLATS 8. 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 10983 - $A14
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 - $A18
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 - $A21
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 - $A12
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 - $A21
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 - $A21
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A16
HENRY COTTON SAYS.Cotton, Henry, with Ullyet, Roy (illsts). London, Country Life, small octavo hardcover, 1962, 80p, illsts. Book of golf humour, illustrated witj cartoons. Cloth bit worn but fair. No dust-jacket. Keywords: sport sports golf games humour humor cartoons Cat nr 2029 - $A16
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 - $A21
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 - $A20
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 - $A14
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 - $A13
HOW TO MATE IN AUSTRALIA. Treborlang, Robert. Major Mitchell Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 128 pages, illustrated. 'A guide to love and lust' Down Under. Illsts by Mark Knight. Fairly good. ISBN 1875614044. Keywords: romance relationships males emales men women mating Cat nr 6483 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A18
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 - $A21
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 - $A13
INTROSPECTIVE. Leunig, Michael. Text Publishing (Aust) quarto paperback, 1991, 120 pages, illsts. A collection of cartoons by one of Australia's best-known cartoonists. Minor wear, but has a large greeting on title page, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1863722009. Keywords: cartoons humour humor comment Cat nr 3347 - $A16
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 - $A18
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 - $A11
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 - $A14
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 - $A20
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 - $A16
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 - $A13
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 - $A16
LAURA WAS MY CAMEL. Weigall, Arthur. London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, octavo hardcover, 1941 reprint, 128p, illsts. Poor copy with stained pages, dust-jacket missing, etc. But all there if you just want to read this humorous work. Keywords: camels humour fiction novels Cat nr 15954 - $A18
LIBERATION OF MARGARET McCABE, The. Brophy, Catherine. Flamingo paperback, 1987, 158p. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0006542190. Keywords: novels fiction humour Cat nr 16387 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A12
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A11
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A15
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 - $A24
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 - $A13
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 - $A21
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 - $A16
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 - $A21
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 - $A14
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 - $A11
MURPHY'S LAW and other reasons why things go wrong! Bloch, Arthur. Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, small paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982 reprint, 94 pages, illustrated. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0843104287. Keywords: humour cartoons fun Cat nr 6926 - $A15
MURPHY'S LAW BOOK TWO - more reasons why things go wrong! Bloch, Arthur. Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, small paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982 reprint, 94 pages, illustrated. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0843106743. Keywords: humour cartoons fun Cat nr 6927 - $A15
NEVER HIT A WOMAN. A Chauvinist's Guide to Revenge. English, Robert. Yobbo University Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 128 pages. The author asks: 'What are your feet for?' And from Harry Greer: 'The most important book since Germaine Greer ruined the world for men.' Good copy. Scarce (copies probably burnt by irate women). ISBN 0959102809. Keywords: humour humor fun women females chauvinism sexism Cat nr 6171 - $A26
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 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A13
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 - $A11
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 - $A14
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 - $A16
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 - $A18
ORIENTAL SPOTLIGHT. Rameses (Major C.S. Jarvis) and Roly (illsts). London, John Murray, octavo hardcover, 1942 reprint, 143p, illsts. A popular old book of humour. Stained cloth, small croner bumps, general wear. Good 'reading Only' copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: middle east humour humor cartoons Cat nr 15962 - $A12
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 - $A13
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 - $A21
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 - $A16
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 - $A13
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 - $A11
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
PUNDEMONIUM. The Step-by-Schelp Guide to Humour's Lowest Form. Clarke, Paul, and Sauers, Joan. Heinemann Australia, small paperback (stiff card with foldover flap), 1996, 262 pages. I confess I have no idea what the subtitle means; presumably somebody knows what a 'schlep' is! Oxford says it means 'hard work' - which still doesn't explain this obscure phrase. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0855616946. Keywords: humour puns humor fun Cat nr 4065 - $A16
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 - $A14
Q ANNUAL, The. From Rasputin to Hitler in One Frame. Milligan, Spike. Penguin quarto paperback, 1980, 128p, illsts. A great budget of humour from a great comic genius. One corner is a bit bent and there is some general wear but otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0140056491. Keywords: humour humor comedy jokes cartoons Cat nr 2490 - $A12
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A12
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 - $A14
SAVOY OPERAS, The. Being the Complete Text of the Gilbert & Sullivan Operas as Originally Producedin the Years 1875-1896. Gilbert, W.S. Macmillan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1962, 660 pages. Originally issued in 2 volumes. Complete texts for: Mikado, Patience, Pinafore, Princess Ida, Gondoliers, Grand Duke, Iolanthe, Ruddigore, Yeoman, Sorcerer, Pirates, Trial by Jury and Utopia. Some small damage bottom edge and some edge grubbiness but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: operas librettos words verse poetry humour humor Cat nr 8440 - $A16
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 - $A16
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 - $A14
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 - $A18
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 - $A24
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 - $A12
SONG FOR MY THONGS. A Collection of New Humorous Verse. Thiele, Colin. Adelaide, Rigby, octavo hardcover, 1982, Illustrations by Sandy Burrows. Very good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0727015478. Keywords: poems poetry verse humour humor Cat nr 6021 - $A21
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A11
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 - $A18
TENDER LOVING CARE. The Uninhibited Memoirs of Two Air Force Nurses. Moura, Joni, and Sutherland, Jackie. Bartholomew House, octavo hardcover, 1969, 374 pages, illustrated. The first-person fun story of two American nurses in wartime. The book has some terrific cartoons interspersed with their story, in some cases of a rather 'adult' nature! The book was later made into a movie. White cloth and blue bettering good, dust-jacket a little worn but fair. Keywords: war warfare nursing nurses army biography autobiography humour humor cartoons adult risqué Cat nr 4832 - $A21
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 - $A14
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
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 - $A16
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 - $A21
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 - $A16
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 - $A36
VALLEY OF THE FAR SIDE. Larsen, Gary. Oblong paperback cartoon book - 104 pages. Slight bending at back, otherwise good. ISBN 0708835953. Keywords: humour comedy cartoons humor Cat nr 5184 - $A14
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 - $A21
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 - $A12
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 - $A18
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 - $A12
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 - $A12
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 - $A16
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 - $A21
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 - $A14
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 - $A14
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 - $A13
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 - $A26
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 - $A12
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 - $A16
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