Search Results: Black Humor from Black Cat Hill Books

Munich, Germany Bruckmann, 1987. Hardcover Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mild rubbing to the lamination; a superficial four-inch scratch at the front panel. The binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 9.65 x 0.75 inches). 127 pages. Foreward by Paul Mommertz. Text in German. Profusely illustrated in Color, with a small section of black & white studies and drawings at the rear. Weight: 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

London, UK Cassell & Company, 2000. Hardcover First Edition (2000), so stated. First Edition (2000), so stated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a previous owner's gift inscription at the front free endpaper; two pages bumped at the lower corner, right at the tip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to "As New". The DJ shows mild rubbing to the a couple of spots at the inner edge of the backstrip; the price has not been clipped. Attractive and intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 16mo. (6.3 x 4.75 x 1.45 inches). 380 pages. Illustrated with duotone cartoons by Dan Pearce. Language: English. Weight: 12.4 ounces. Red boards with gilt titles at the back-strip. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus (1976), Fifth Printing (1980). Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows the very slightest spine lean; very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; a single faint crease at the backstrip; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only mild wear and a couple of minor flaws. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.4 inches). 124 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings by G. B. Trudeau. Language: English. Weight; 3.1 ounces. First Edition Thus (1976), Fifth Printing (1980). Mass Market Paperback.

Boulder, CO Paladin Press, 1993. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ shows only minute indications of use. Book shows barely perceptible thumbing at fore-edge; else flawless; binding shows just the barest hint of spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows mildest rubbing; backstrip ever so slightly sunned, but titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 223pp. Hardback with DJ. Just when you thought bullies were once again getting the upper hand in this mean old world, George Hayduke and his legions of fans return with more clever, devious and downright nasty tricks, pranks and campaigns to turn "marks" into sniveling fear freaks! For entertainment purposes only!

Crows Nest, Australia Allen & Unwin, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: faint patch of soiling at the bottom of the front panel; former owner's gift inscription at the front endpaper; binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. This collection of cartoons is clever and hilarious. I was laughing out loud when I read it in the bookstore. Thanks Andrew Weldon for drawing comedy, and improving my day immensley. I still laugh out loud when I read it. I would highly recommend this to people who enjoy a good laugh!

Santa Cruz, CA Fred Reiss Comedy Productions, 1994. Paperback First Ed; First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing stated. Near Fine in Wraps: Shows only very minor indications of use: the top edge shows dust; very mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; just a hint of wear to the extremities; binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 452pp. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Santa Cruz, CA Fred Reiss Comedy Productions, 1994. Paperback First Ed; First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper lamination, which is crinkling in places; some soiling at top edge; couple of tiny spots at fore-edge; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean and sturdy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 452pp. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Boston, MA Shambhala Foundation: Shambhala Lion Editions, 1991. Audio Cassette One Cassette Tape in Very Near Fine condition (it has been played, but shows no signs of it) in a clear crystal plastic case, which is in Near Fine condition, showing mildest rubbing. A colorful cardstock liner note card is present and in "Like New" condition. Overall, Near Fine. Running Time: 65 Minutes. Size: 4.25 x 2.75 x 0.7 inches. Weight: 2.5 ounces. SLE 20. Audio Cassette. The visionary humor of Lord Buckley, the "professor of Hipology" has become legendary. His live slang monologues have influenced generations of performers, including Lenny Bruce, Bob Dylan, Robin Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. Lord Richard Buckley (1906 – 1960) was an American stand-up comedian and recording artist, who in the 1940s and 1950s created a character that was, according to The New York Times, "an unlikely persona ... part English royalty, part Dizzy Gillespie." Michael Packenham, writing in The… Read More

New York, NY Time Warner Audio, 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent Confition. They have been played, but show no sign of it. These are housed in a blue, white and grey heavy cardstock case which shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips and the mildest rubbing to the panels (Very Good+ to Near Fine). Overall, Very Good+ to Near Fine. Playing Time: 3 hours. Read by David and Amy Sedaris. Size: 6.8 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches. Language: English. Weight: 3.6 ounces. Audio Cassette. A collection of hilarious, touching, genre-bending vignettes.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1999. Hardcover First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minor indications of use. Book shows just a hint of shelf wear; former owner's gift inscription at front free endpaper; binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows very faint sunning at the back strip, though the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; price has been clipped; else flawless; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 189pp. Hardback with DJ. I can't get enough of this book. It has truly put me in stitches. I chortle to myself as I walk down the street thinking about it; I talk about it non-stop. Kaplan has a unique, endlessly gratifying talent. His humor is brilliant and insurpassable, and his firm, knowing handle on the motives and foibles of… Read More

New York, NY Duell, Sloan, & Pearce, 1944. Hardcover First Edition [1944]; apparently a later printing. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild overall rubbing and the faintest soiling; slightest spine lean; dormer owner's name inked at the front free endpaper. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Not without flaw, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy presentable copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 64mo. Unpaginated. Illustrated by Mr. Steig with drawings in black & white. Blue Steig caracature illustration at the lower corner of the front panel. Foreward by Wolcott Gibbs. Blue-Grey weaved paper over boards. Blue titles at the backstrip. First Edition [1944]; apparently a later printing. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Steig's inimitable wit and artistic dash have never been sharper or more expertly blended.

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 1994. Paperback First Ed thus, but later printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; pages tanned a bit. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Oblong 8vo. 119pp. First Ed thus, but later printing. Trade Paperback. "Tune In Tomorrow," published in 1994 collects Tom Tomorrow's comic strips from 1991-1994. During this period, Tom continues to skewer his favorite targets (in true, hilarious fashion) including the American political machine, mass media, and blind consumerism. The highlight of this book is the 10 pages or so of a travelogue to Paris that Sparky (the Penguin) undertakes - a refreshing and brilliant examination of international travel and cultural differences across the Pond.Last week I read 'Tune in Tomorrow' by Tom… Read More

Detroit, MI Wayne State University Press, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1991), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the front panel of the wrapper covers wants to curl up ever so slightly near the outside edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, showing a single unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.6 inches). 237 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. Humor in… Read More