The Great Australian Book Of Humorous Quotes
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 , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A delightful treasury of Australian wit, The Great Australian Book of Humorous Quotes presents a wide-ranging collection of comic observations, quips, and one-liners drawn from the rich vein of Australian humor. Compiled by celebrated folklorist Bill Wannan, the anthology gathers the sharpest and funniest words ever uttered by Australians — from larrikin bush poets and irreverent politicians to beloved entertainers and everyday characters. The tone is warm, self-deprecating, and unmistakably Australian, capturing the nation's legendary ability to laugh at itself with good-natured irreverence. Wannan illustrates how humor has long served as a defining thread in Australian culture, reflecting the country's egalitarian spirit and its deep suspicion of pomposity. Whether dipped into at random or read cover to cover, this collection delivers an enduring celebration of the Australian comic sensibility.
Author: Bill Wannan
Format: Hardback
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A delightful treasury of Australian wit, The Great Australian Book of Humorous Quotes presents a wide-ranging collection of comic observations, quips, and one-liners drawn from the rich vein of Australian humor. Compiled by celebrated folklorist Bill Wannan, the anthology gathers the sharpest and funniest words ever uttered by Australians — from larrikin bush poets and irreverent politicians to beloved entertainers and everyday characters. The tone is warm, self-deprecating, and unmistakably Australian, capturing the nation's legendary ability to laugh at itself with good-natured irreverence. Wannan illustrates how humor has long served as a defining thread in Australian culture, reflecting the country's egalitarian spirit and its deep suspicion of pomposity. Whether dipped into at random or read cover to cover, this collection delivers an enduring celebration of the Australian comic sensibility.