The Folio Book of Humour

US$80

Exclusive to the Folio Society, The Folio Book of Humour is an eclectic collection of more than 100 rib-tickling excerpts, from quick-witted Waugh and saucy Chaucer to Bridget Jones and Fleabag.

The Folio Book of Humour

US$80
Book Details
 
Presentation Box & BindingBound in blocked cloth with a design by Jamie Keenan
Blocked slipcase
Dimensions9½ inches x 6¼ inches
FontSet in Maxime with Amasis display
Pages248 pages
IllustrationDecorative black & white title page spread and 8 decorative part titles
Publication Date14/10/2020
Editor's Notes
 
If the definition of humour is to ‘engage and delight’ the audience, then let the entertainment begin. From satire and highbrow humour to slapstick and absolute balderdash, this new and exclusive collection of humorous literary extracts gathers a comedic cast of classic and contemporary novel and play excerpts, poems, short stories and newspaper articles that will tickle the most discerning funny bone. The scathing wit of Dorothy Parker shares a stage with the satirical quips of Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and David Sedaris, while Paul Beatty, Terry Pratchett and Evelyn Waugh show how the best writers effortlessly weave humour into their work. The edition is completed with artist Jamie Keenan’s suitably madcap binding and slipcase, while his quirky chapter openers offer an illustrative pause between guffaws in this exclusive new collection.
Binding Design by Cover Artist Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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Binding Design by Cover Artist Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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Binding Design by Cover Artist Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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Binding Design by Cover Artist Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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Binding Design by Cover Artist Jamie Keenan

Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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Jamie Keenan is a sought-after book cover artist and his vibrant design for this edition perfectly reflects the comedic cornucopia inside. As well as the binding, Keenan has created eight individual designs for the chapter openers and a smart black-and-white title page. An eye-catching slipcase completes this gorgeous gifting edition; a fascinating hand-picked journey through the best of literary humour.

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