Mark Lemon: First Editor Of Punch

Mark Lemon: First Editor Of Punch

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Edition: First Edition

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Two Small stains on block side. some foxing on block

Arthur A. Adrian's Mark Lemon: First Editor Of Punch chronicles the remarkable life of the man who shaped one of Britain's most enduring satirical publications. This biography presents a detailed account of Lemon's pivotal role in the Victorian literary landscape, illustrating his editorial genius and his influence on the nascent world of periodical journalism. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs of establishing Punch as a cultural institution, offering insights into the wit and social commentary that defined the era. Adrian's work uncovers the personal and professional journey of a figure whose legacy continues to resonate in the history of British humor and media.

Author: Arthur A. Adrian
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Description

Edition: First Edition

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Two Small stains on block side. some foxing on block

Arthur A. Adrian's Mark Lemon: First Editor Of Punch chronicles the remarkable life of the man who shaped one of Britain's most enduring satirical publications. This biography presents a detailed account of Lemon's pivotal role in the Victorian literary landscape, illustrating his editorial genius and his influence on the nascent world of periodical journalism. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs of establishing Punch as a cultural institution, offering insights into the wit and social commentary that defined the era. Adrian's work uncovers the personal and professional journey of a figure whose legacy continues to resonate in the history of British humor and media.