Description
1968 First edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This delightful 1968 first edition of Bennett Cerf’s Treasury of Atrocious Puns offers a glimpse into the whimsical mind of one of the 20th century’s most influential publishers and humorists. As the co-founder of the prestigious Random House publishing house, Cerf was instrumental in shaping American literary tastes, but he was also renowned for his quick wit and love of wordplay. This collection, published towards the end of his storied career, showcases Cerf’s talent for crafting groan-inducing puns and clever turns of phrase that were both admired and reviled by his contemporaries.
While the dust jacket and hardcover show signs of gentle use, the clean pages and sturdy binding ensure that this volume remains a joy to read and a testament to Cerf’s enduring legacy. For collectors and lovers of wordplay alike, this first edition offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of literary history from a true master of the pun.
