Overview
When Grandmama Fell off the Boat is an anthology of the humorous verse of Harry Graham, one of the early 20th century’s wittiest writers. Published in England and America, he was credited with introducing ‘sick’ verse. His obituary in The Times compared him to Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll and W. S. Gilbert, an epitaph that has stood the test of time.
• First comprehensive selection of Harry Graham’s work.• Authorized anthology of Harry Graham''s famous and funny poems• Revives many phrases and verses people already know and can recite by heart.• Beautifully designed book which will make an ideal gift.• Delightful period illustrations by, among others, Fish, Fougasse and Ridgewell.• Foreword by Harry Graham’s daughter, who contributed to Punch and other national weeklies. • Introduction by the humorous writer, TV and radio personality Miles Kington. • Possibility of successful merchandizing – postcards, greetings cards, etc.• National competition in which readers wrote new Ruthless Rhymes.• Lends itself to strong media coverage.
- | Author: Harry Graham
- | Publisher: Sheldrake Press
- | Publication Date: Nov 26, 2009
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781873329412
- | ISBN-10: 1873329415