Are You Irish Or Normal?
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: Very good
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to be Irish — and is it even compatible with being normal? Are You Irish or Normal? is a witty and irreverent collection of humorous observations by Sean O'Grada, accompanied by droll commentary from Murphy and brought to life with charming illustrations by Paul Rigby. With a sharp comedic eye, O'Grada chronicles the quirks, contradictions, and endearing absurdities of Irish identity, turning the mirror on a culture that has long celebrated its own eccentricities with fierce pride. Published by Ure Smith in Sydney, this delight of a book sits squarely in the grand tradition of Irish comic writing — self-deprecating, razor-sharp, and warm at its core. O'Grada's prose is breezy yet pointed, presenting a catalogue of cultural idiosyncrasies that will resonate with anyone who has ever navigated the gloriously illogical landscape of Irishness. Rigby's illustrations add a further layer of wit, making this a book that is as enjoyable to look at as it is to read. Whether you are Irish, have Irish relatives, or simply admire a nation that has turned storytelling and self-mockery into an art form, this volume will leave you wondering — which side of normal would you rather be on?
Author: Sean O'Grada
Format: Hardback
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to be Irish — and is it even compatible with being normal? Are You Irish or Normal? is a witty and irreverent collection of humorous observations by Sean O'Grada, accompanied by droll commentary from Murphy and brought to life with charming illustrations by Paul Rigby. With a sharp comedic eye, O'Grada chronicles the quirks, contradictions, and endearing absurdities of Irish identity, turning the mirror on a culture that has long celebrated its own eccentricities with fierce pride. Published by Ure Smith in Sydney, this delight of a book sits squarely in the grand tradition of Irish comic writing — self-deprecating, razor-sharp, and warm at its core. O'Grada's prose is breezy yet pointed, presenting a catalogue of cultural idiosyncrasies that will resonate with anyone who has ever navigated the gloriously illogical landscape of Irishness. Rigby's illustrations add a further layer of wit, making this a book that is as enjoyable to look at as it is to read. Whether you are Irish, have Irish relatives, or simply admire a nation that has turned storytelling and self-mockery into an art form, this volume will leave you wondering — which side of normal would you rather be on?