Description
From the Back Cover
“Good ladies, evening and gentlemen …That does it! Next time I’ll rehearse everything!…” That’s only one example of what you’ll find in this unusual collection of modern humor — professional humor — the kind of material used by the top TV, movie and night-club comedians in their monologues. Unlike our speaker, there’s no confusion in Robert Orben’s collection of nearly two thousand “one-line” jokes-all time-tested and well-rehearsed. A top comedy writer well-known to the trade, Mr. Orben offers this handbook as a stockpile of bright, laugh-loaded one-liners, ready for a multitude of uses besides sheer enjoyment. Arranged in categories, these comedy explosions cover everything from air conditioning to women drivers. There are good opening lines and, if you need them, good closing ones too. Even George Washington and stamp collecting do not escape Mr. Orben’s comic grilling. Humor is one of the best devices to create a friendly basis of understanding between individuals and groups. Laughs are vital to the effectiveness of speeches, instruction, and sales presentations. Mr. Orben describes — on a level that is professional as well as entertaining — how to use this type of humor for practical purposes, and for sheer entertainment and enjoyment as well. An indispensable book for public speakers, businessmen, entertainers and… just about everyone.
Publishing Information
The Joke-Teller’s Handbook by Robert Orben. From the 5th printing by Bell Publishing with 1966 copyright. This hardcover book measures about 8-1/4″ x 5-5/8″ and has 212 pages.
Condition
Click to enlarge the photo. The unclipped dust jacket is in good condition with some edge wear at top edge and some soil on the back cover. The boards are in very good condition with a little rubbing on the corners. The pages have some stains on the page edges of closed book and on the endpaper. The joke pages are in very good condition overall. No names or other markings noted. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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