Overview
A special edition of the funniest stories ever written, selected and introduced by comedian and broadcaster Paul Merton. The Sunday Times Humour Book of the YearA special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology series of the funniest stories ever written, selected by comedian Paul Merton. From Anton Chekhov to Ali Smith, from P.G. Wodehouse to Nora Ephron, the greatest writers are those who know how to laugh. Here, award-winning comedian and broadcaster Paul Merton brings together his favourite funny stories of all time. Whether it's the silly, surreal, slap-stick or satirical that makes you smile, there's a story here to tickle every funny bone. From prize-winners and literary giants, to stand-up comedians and the rising stars of funny literature, this brilliant anthology is guaranteed to cheer your day.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul Merton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Apollo
Edition: Reissue
ISBN: 9781800249684
ISBN 10: 1800249683
Pages: 656
Publication Date: 09 December 2021
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.
Reviews
'Anybody who dips into Funny Ha, Ha [...] will emerge many hours later filled not only with pleasure and delight, but also with a sense of gratitude to Merton for choosing so well' * The Times * 'Comprehensively joyful' * Sunday Times * 'As you might expect from as singular a comic talent as Paul Merton, this compilation of his favourite funny stories offers material both hilarious and unusual' * Guardian * 'A mixture of old favourites [...] and new discoveries ... You're bound to find stories that put a smile on your face' * Daily Mirror * 'Poignant as well as funny ... There are plenty of belly laughs ... Whatever your taste in humour, the book is so vast you are bound to find stories to put a smile on your face' * Sunday Express * 'Extremely funny ... [An] eclectic, wide-ranging anthology' * Sunday Times * 'Easy to dip in and out of' * Scotsman * 'Such gems that they are well worth another outing ... The book does indeed have its charms' -- Herald 'Whether it's the silly, surreal, slapstick or satirical that tickles your funny bone, there's a tale here to suit in this chunky collection of 80 funny short stories' * This England. *
Author Information
Paul Merton is one of Britain's best-loved comics. A regular on both television and radio, his surreal wit and gift of the gab is evidenced weekly on BBC2's Have I Got News for You and Radio 4's Just a Minute. He has been ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be one of our greatest comedians.
