Pick Of Punch
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For over a century, Punch stood as Britain's most beloved satirical institution, and Pick of Punch distills the very best of its irreverent wit into one essential anthology. Edited by the legendary Alan Coren — himself a towering figure in British comedy writing and a long-serving editor of the magazine — this curated collection gathers the sharpest cartoons, wittiest prose, and most incisive comic commentary from Punch's storied pages, holding a gloriously skewed mirror up to the absurdities of British life. Coren's editorial hand is sure and knowing, selecting pieces that range from gentle social observation to razor-edged political satire, showcasing the remarkable breadth of talent that made Punch a national institution. The collection illustrates why the magazine was essential reading for anyone who took their comedy seriously, and serves as a vibrant time capsule of a particularly rich era in British humour. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of Punch or a newcomer to its anarchic charm, this anthology will leave you wondering how a nation so resolutely polite managed to produce satire so magnificently, mercilessly funny.
Author: Alan Coren
Format: Hardback
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For over a century, Punch stood as Britain's most beloved satirical institution, and Pick of Punch distills the very best of its irreverent wit into one essential anthology. Edited by the legendary Alan Coren — himself a towering figure in British comedy writing and a long-serving editor of the magazine — this curated collection gathers the sharpest cartoons, wittiest prose, and most incisive comic commentary from Punch's storied pages, holding a gloriously skewed mirror up to the absurdities of British life. Coren's editorial hand is sure and knowing, selecting pieces that range from gentle social observation to razor-edged political satire, showcasing the remarkable breadth of talent that made Punch a national institution. The collection illustrates why the magazine was essential reading for anyone who took their comedy seriously, and serves as a vibrant time capsule of a particularly rich era in British humour. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of Punch or a newcomer to its anarchic charm, this anthology will leave you wondering how a nation so resolutely polite managed to produce satire so magnificently, mercilessly funny.