On the Real Side: Laughing, Lying, and Signifying--: The Underground Tradition of African-American Humor That Transformed American Cultu Tapa dura - 1995

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Simon & Schuster, 1995. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Simon & Schuster, 1995. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Good Dust Jacket. Dust jacket has a strip about 1/4" missing from lower rear otherwise near fine. 652pp. Notes. Biblio. Index. Photos. Book is near fine. Size: Large 8vo

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Very Good/Near Fine. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The top and front of the text-block has age-spotting. 9.5 inches tall; 652 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography and Index.. Watkins presents a comprehensive exploration of African American humor, asserting its role in reflecting, mocking, and humanizing the core of American society. With a wealth of research and drawing on his experience as a former New York Times editor, he delves into various facets of black comedy, from its roots in African oral traditions to its portrayal in mainstream media and within the black community. Watkins examines the evolution of humor, touching on themes such as the origins of slave wordplay, the minstrel tradition, Hollywood's depiction of African Americans in silent films, and the controversies surrounding shows like Amos 'n' Andy. Overall, his… Leer más

Simon & Schuster, 1995-01-01. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 0671689827 . Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing. .