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The Fran Lebowitz Reader: The Sunday Times Bestseller
Acerbic, wisecracking and hilarious, this is the definitive essay collection from New York legend and satirist, Fran Lebowitz, star of Martin Scorsese's hit Netflix series, Pretend It's a City. 'The...
The Wisdom Of Dogs: The adorable and funny new book from the
Everyone's best friend just happens to be your best therapist Move over, Socrates and Plato! In this heartwarming guide to living your best life, award-winning photographer Alex Cearns shares the...
100 Words for Rain (National Trust)
Supported by the National Trust Quirky and fascinating facts about Britain's favourite subject - the weather. Includes all sorts of weird and wonderful weather words from around the country. Supercharge...
black girl, no magic: reflections on race and respectability
'This book is a glowing achievement by one of the best essayists of her generation' Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff 'Witty, fresh and full of life' Liv Little 'I can't recommend more highly......
Erysichthon: A Callimachean Comedy
$40.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth John Mc KayBinding: SoftbackPublished: E. J. BRILL, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book appears to be a scholarly work, possibly a doctoral dissertation ('Proefschrift'...
An Elephant Charging My Chookhouse
$20.00 AUD
Author: Harry ReadeBinding: HardbackPublished: Lilyfield Publishers, Australia, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerReade's story of growing up on the road across Australia.
A Nice Night's Entertainment
$20.00 AUD
Author: Barry HumphriesBinding: HardbackPublished: Currency Press, Sydney, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBarry Humphries, Australia's master of satire, has entertained us since 1959. His myriad bizarre creations,...
Merry Gentlemen
$25.00 AUD
Author: Rowland WatsonBinding: HardbackPublished: T. Werner Laurie Ltd., London, 1951Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis is a curious, diverting and instructive miscellany of the Bacchanalian arts and...
Henry Lawson's Humorous Stories
$15.00 AUD
Author: Henry Lawson; Cecil Mann (editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThese stories offer a window into the lives and experiences of ordinary...
The Other Side Of The Coin: A Cartoon History Of Australia
$20.00 AUD
Author: Jonathan KingBinding: SoftbackPublished: Cassell Australia Limited, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis revised edition presents a cartoon history of Australia. The book uses visual...
She'll Do Me!
$20.00 AUD
Author: Mark VizzersBinding: HardbackPublished: The Jacaranda Press, Brisbane, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis narrative presents a humorous take on Australian culture. The author captures the essence...
The Best Of The Raconteurs
$25.00 AUD
Author: Sheridan MorleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis anthology presents a collection of captivating storytellers. Sheridan Morley and Tim Heald have...
The Pick Of Punch
$25.00 AUD
Author: Miles KingtonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1998Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a curated collection of humor and satire. It showcases a range...
The History Of The Adventures Of Joseph Andrews And His Friend Mr Abraham Adams
$30.00 AUD
Author: Henry FieldingBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, London, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA picaresque novel follows the journey and experiences of Joseph Andrews and his friend...
Stop Laughing, This Is Serious!: A Social History Of Australia In Cartoons
$20.00 AUD
Author: Jonathan KingBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell Australia Sydney, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a social history of Australia through cartoons. It uses humour and satire...
ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 250,000 COPIES SOLD! The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest, if you have ADHD you'd never...
The Nice Girl's Guide to Good Behaviour
First published in 1935, this guide to good behavior is actually a subversively witty satire of etiquette and dating handbooks, now in a gift format edition With advice as useful...
Your Case Is Hopeless
Where did the Victorian boy go for answers to his embarrassing problems? That stammer that people made fun of; the bare upper lip when every other boy seemed to be...
Didn't Happen of the Year Awards - The Official Book: Exposing a world
With over 420k followers on Twitter, The Didn't Happen of the Year Awards exposes, celebrates and ridicules social media users who, shall we say, are prone to a little lying...
What Were You Expecting?: First Words for New Parents
A baby book with a grown-up twist that will have new parents laughing out loud. Since babies don't understand a single word being read to them, why not give their...
100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get by Without Even
$8.00 AUD
Funny because it's true. Comedian, star of the Netflix special Everything's Fine , and Trump lip-syncing sensation Sarah Cooper presents the must-have book you never knew you needed, 100 Tricks...
Genade! EdeLAGbare: Humor en die hof
$10.00 AUD
In Genade! EdeLAGbare oortref Ian Wessels en die RSG-luisteraars hulself met lekkerlag en lekkerlees hofhumor wat beslis in almal se smaak sal val. Regters, landdroste, staatsaanklaers, advokate, prokureurs, tolke, polisiemanne,...
Weegies v Edinbuggers
$10.00 AUD
There's a slogan that Glaswegians use when talking about Edinburgh's world-famous joie de vivre: 'Edinburgh! A castle, a smile and a song...One out of three isn't bad.' Edinburghers retaliate by...
Team Bride: Tips and Ideas for the Hen Party and Wedding of the Year
TEAM BRIDE FOR THE WIN Don your sparkly sashes and raise your glasses, as you celebrate the lead-up to the wedding of the year. Packed with tips and ideas for...
Goblins (NE)
The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer...
Not So Funny When it Happened: The Best of Travel Humor and Misadventure
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide
$12.00 AUD
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Who Let the Dogs In?: Incredible Political Animals I Have Known
$10.00 AUD
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The Best Of Russ Tyson
$20.00 AUD
Author: Russ TysonBinding: HardbackPublished: Landsdowne Press, Melbourne Australia, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of Russ Tyson's finest works. It offers readers a...
Life With Mother Superior
$90.00 AUD
Author: Jane Trahey: Decorations by by Milton Glaser.Binding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book recounts humorous anecdotes from the author's experiences in a...
The Clicking Of Cuthbert
$15.00 AUD
Author: P.G. WodehouseBinding: HardbackPublished: London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of short stories showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor, revolving around the...
George - Don't Do That...
$15.00 AUD
Author: Joyce GrenfellBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, London, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book appears to be a humorous take on parenting or relationships, with a focus on...
Tomorrow's Textbook
$15.00 AUD
Author: Victor MolloBinding: HardbackPublished: METHUEN PUBLISHING LTD, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book, 'Tomorrow's Textbook: A View in the Crystal', delves into the world of bridge...
The Faber Book Of Anecdotes
$20.00 AUD
Author: Clifton Fadiman (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber Ltd, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a collection of anecdotes, offering a wide range of...
The Bridge Player Who Laughed
$15.00 AUD
Author: Ron KlingerBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, Australia, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a humorous exploration of the world of bridge, filled with anecdotes and insights into...
Brief To Counsel
$30.00 AUD
Author: Henry CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate world of law and legal proceedings, offering readers a glimpse...
No Fear Or Favour
$15.00 AUD
Author: Henry CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph Ltd, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate world of law and justice, viewed through a satirical...
The Diplomat Who Laughed
$15.00 AUD
Author: Ralph HarryBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the world of diplomacy with a humorous twist, exploring the lives and interactions...
Pickering's Salute To The Sentimental Bloke
$20.00 AUD
Author: C.J. Dennis's Favourite Verse Illustrated By Larry PickeringBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of C.J. Dennis's favourite...
A Bee In The Kitchen And Other Distractions
$20.00 AUD
Author: H. F. EllisBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn "A Bee in the Kitchen and Other Distractions," H.F. Ellis brings his signature wit...
Yet Again
$25.00 AUD
Author: Max BeerbohmBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and caricatures showcases Beerbohm's wit and keen observations on various aspects of...
R.S. Surtees
$20.00 AUD
Author: R.S. SurteesBinding: HardbackPublished: Arthur Barker, London, 1952Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the world of fox hunting and the English countryside,...
The Wit Of Sir Robert Menzies
$15.00 AUD
Author: Ray RobinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Leslie Frewin, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a compilation of witty quotes and anecdotes from Sir Robert Menzies, offering insights...