{"product_id":"great-american-wit-the-classic-humor-of-the-algonquin-round-table","title":"Great American Wit: The Classic Humor of the Algonquin Round Table","description":"The perfect gift for the snarky literature fan in your life!\n“Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.”\n“His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.”\n“You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.”\nEver wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails swirled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and one another. In this lively tribute, today’s readers will come to understand why Robert Benchley, George S. Kaufman, and Dorothy Parker represent the epitome of quips and comebacks—wit that still packs a punch decades later. Each chapter contains:\nA short biographical sketch A photo of the great American wit Handpicked collection of quotes and anecdotes\nPackaged in a contemporary cover, this is the perfect gift or coffee table book. Discover the sarcasm, double entendres, insults, and jabs that earned these sharp minds the collective title of “the Vicious Circle.”\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1510724389\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1510724389.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Drennan, Robert E.|Broun, Heywood Hale\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41622264774714,"sku":"DBV.1510724389.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1510724389-0.jpg?v=1787971292","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/great-american-wit-the-classic-humor-of-the-algonquin-round-table","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}