The Pun Also Rises
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The Pun Also Rises by John Pollack
Puns are often derided as the lowest form of wit and groaned at as the main staple of 'dad' jokes the world over. But puns do matter. John Pollack, former World Pun Champion and presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explains how puns have revolutionised language and played a pivotal role in creating the modern world as we know it. Pollack skillfully weaves together historical facts and stories, the science of the brain, pop culture, literature, anthropology and humour to create an authoritative yet playful exploration of puns.
John Pollack is a former presidential speechwriter, the winner of the 1995 O. Henry World Championship Pun-Off, and the author of books including Cork Boat and The World on a String.
Pete Larkin, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, has worked in virtually all media. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets from 1988 to 1993, served as host of WNEW-FM's highly rated Saturday Morning Sixties program, and has done hundreds of commercials, promos, and narrations.
Pete Larkin, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, has worked in virtually all media. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets from 1988 to 1993, served as host of WNEW-FM's highly rated Saturday Morning Sixties program, and has done hundreds of commercials, promos, and narrations.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592406753 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592406750 |
| Title | The Pun Also Rises |
| Author | John Pollack |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2012-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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