Humor / Comedians

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Hyperion Press, 1994. First Edition. Hard Bound, Cloth. Fine/Fine. Tim Allen takes us through the ristes of passage, from fixing up his banana-seat stingray - which was fine until he decided to spray paint it purple - to a discourse on the various "sugar food groups." He ponders why parents believe that kids don't want to eat the same thing every night, the nature of his mom's cooking ("what is cubed steak, anyway?"), and fun with BB guns. He reveals his earliest moment of sexual awareness, which occurred when he saw his first Playboy pinup, and realized that every woman is naked underneath her clothes. One corner of the dust jacket is wrinkled. 210 pages, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1996. First Edition. Hard Bound, Cloth. Fine/Fine. No matter what's on your mind, the incomparable generous-hearted E. Jean's got answers on everything from younger men to adultery to overprotective mothers, from dating to ice cream binges to that every-hardy perennial, the reappearing ex-boyfriend. Who could tell us how to neutralize a back-stabbing associate until her future is "as secure as an extra three and a half ounces on Heather Locklear's thighs?" 211 pages, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Doubleday Publishing, 1986. First Edition. Hard Bound, Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. I am not a psychologist or sociologist. I do have a doctorate in education, but much more important than my doctorate is my delight in kids. I devote part of my professional life to entertaining and educating them. I like children. Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my five. In between these joys and rewards, of course, has come the natural strife of family life, the little tensions and conflicts that are part of trying to bring civilization to children. The more I have talked about such problems, the more I have found that all other parents had the very same ones and are relieved to hear me turning them into laughter. Yes, every parent knows the source of this laughter. Come share more of it with me know." BILL COSBY The red and blue binding is not worn; there is a small darker area on the front where there may have been a label. 178 pages, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: E P Dutton, 2002. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Al Franken, or Dr. Al Franken as he prefers to be called, has written the first truly indispensible book of the new millennium. It's filled with wisdom, observations, and practical tips you can put to work right away, Oh, the Things I Know! is a cradle-to-grave guide to living, an easy-to-follow users manual for human existence. What does a megasuccess like Al Franken have to say to ordinary people? Well, As Dr. Al himself says "There's no point in getting advice from hopeless failures." So go ahead, get yourself a laugh! Or two! 157 pages. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Hyperion Books, 1998. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. This is a book of short written pieces by Steve Martin. His talent had always defined definition: An actor who's kept us laughing for over 25 years, a razor-sharp screenwriter, an acclaimed playwright. In this very funny collection of humorous riffs, those who thought Martin's gifts were confined to the screen will discover what readers of The New Yorker magazine already know: That Martin is a master of the written word. 104 pages. This slim volume would make a wonderful gift. The bottom spine is a bit bumped on the book as well as the jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Bantam Books, 1993. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Sort of a stand-up comedy bit, but on paper. Includes subjects such as Freeway of Love, Personal Maintenance, Paldom, Shut Up and Drive, Job Security, The Thing is the Thing, Out and Back, and The Ride of your Life. Neither the black binding or jacket have any shelfwear. 180 pages, clean with no marks or tears, but the last page has a light strip of ink vertically from the top as though a roller had ink on it. Very light, doesn't affect reading. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Harry N Abrams Inc, 2003. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Bowman, Manoah (photographic editor). In publisher's plastic. Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was the first global cinema star and one of the greatest comic geniuses the world has ever known. His creation, the Tramp, remains to this day the most universal representation of humanity in the history of film. "You know this fellow is many-sided," wrote Chaplin of his character, "a tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure." This volume covers Chaplin's life and career from his early years through the final years, his true rags-to-riches story, and includes a filmography. With 500 photos, this book is a treasure for anyone who enjoys Chaplin's artistic talents. 399 pages with index. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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