Coffee Table Book. Dustjacket is in poor condition; however, the book itself is in great condition. Extra Heavy Book ; B&W Illustrations; 35 cm.; 310 pages; This book is a celebration of America's oldest humor magazine, a monument to one hundred years (more or less) of continuous hilarity. Across these pages are spread the best, the most famous, and the most bizarre of Lampy's works and days. More than an anthology, it's a party, complete with savory munchies, outrageous guests, a devastating array of stimulants, exotic entertainment, a few crashers, and a gaggle of squawking noisemakers. The contents of this Celebration are far from complete. In fact, they're far from accurate. One could even go so far as to say that the number of distortions, gross misrepresentations, and downright lies nestling between this volume's covers is positively mind-boggling. Good taste is more than occasionally outraged. Exaggerations and over-statements crouch in ambush on every page. Historical accuracy is affronted at every turn. Truth is sacrificed incessantly in the eternal search for the quick yuk. But who cares? It all makes for the best party of the century. Come on in-just throw your coat on the bed.

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