{"product_id":"2026200016700-secondhand-pick-of-punch","title":"Pick Of Punch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\n\nCoren'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336809390299,"sku":"2026200016700-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d85f3b8c-4559-489d-8b1d-6a60c5ff4562.png?v=1789958285","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016700-secondhand-pick-of-punch","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}