Incomplete Shakespeare : Much Ado About Nothing

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, this is the third of a new collection of the Bard's greatest plays, digested to a few thousand words with invaluable side notes from John Sutherland. Funny and incredibly clever, these parodies are a joy for those who know their Shakespeare, perfect for the theatre goer needing a quick recap, and a massive relief for those just desperate to pass their English exam.

Mrs Funnybones

Mrs Funnybones unravelled Almost everyone has a similar family story in India and this is what Mrs Funnybones or rather Twinkle Khanna pokes fun at. The husband who???s the ???man of the house???, the crazy mothers in law, friends and of course the constant jibes at her weight make it an intriguing read. Everything comes together to leave the reader cackling away in laughter. Dwell deeper because this book will certainly make you think The tag line of the book, 'She???s just like and a lot like me??? coupled with the celebrity author might make one wonder, how can one compare a normal Indian household life with the glamorous life of someone like Twinkle Khanna. But that is the beauty of this book. It is not entirely an autobiography of the author, nor is it the typical tell all that celebrities so often write. This is a book of a woman who is a mother of two, an ordinary version of the star and someone who finds humour in the everyday situations that women in India face every day. That is what makes the book relatable even though it has been written by someone who???s the daughter of celebrities and married to one. Through her own anecdotes and by drawing parallels between a star???s life and a normal life, she has managed to write a book which is funny yet at the same time it forces you to think and comment on the situation. Mrs Funnybones is a comical take on the life of modern Indian women.

Book Of Humour

"A delectable offering from a writer who not only knows how to make us laugh but also knows how to laugh at himself Playful tigers; ???ghosts???; elephants; crows and old favourites like Uncle Ken; Miss Bun; the author???s slightly eccentric grandfather and Bond himself weave in and out of the pages of this wildly eclectic; thoroughly delightful and absolutely irresistible anthology featuring previously unpublished pieces like ???Respect Your Breakfast??? and ???Uncle Ken Goes to Sea??? as well as beloved classics from Bond???s books. Marked by the signature charm and subtle wit of one of India???s best-loved writers; Ruskin Bond???s Book of Humour; will make even the hardened among us crack a smile."

Brushing Up The Years

Brushing Up The Years: A Cartoonist???s History Of India 1947 To The Present by R.K. Laxman is a compilation of cartoons by the author published over sixty years. These cartoons provide Laxman???s own satirical and comical perspective of the Indian common man, the politicians, and the state of the country.These cartoons were part of every Indian man???s morning ritual with the newspaper. The subjects of his cartoons ranged from common marital problems to complex issues like social injustice, corruption, financial crisis, and political power plays. Brushing Up The Years: A Cartoonist???s History Of India 1947 To The Present display cartoons that refer to specific events such as the wars between Pakistan and China, Indira Gandhi and the state of Emergency, Nehru???s Five Year Plan, and more. He even provides comments, through his cartoons, about the rise and fall of the Congress and the BJP. Laxman???s cartoons were philosophical and mischievous at the same time.

The Best of Laxman : Common Man Stands In Queue

A collection of gems from India's best-loved cartoonist. From financial crises to the woes of householders, from political instability to rampant corruption, Laxman's cartoons capture the entire gamut of contemporary Indian experience. Hilarious and thought-provoking at the same time, this is a treasure house of humour from one of the most striking voices commenting on Indian socio-political life today. This is a revised edition of the 1994 original.

Laugh With Laxman

The author is best known for his common man cartoons, and hascreated cartoons os a world that even the ubiquitous common man is not privy to. It is here that Laxman's sense of parodyand satire find some of their finest expressions. A selection of these rare and masterly cartoons which comment caustically on our social and political character were togethter in the first volume of "laugh with Laxman", and proved to be immensly popular. This is the second volume in the series replete with timeless gems that continue to amuse.

Laugh With Laxman Volume 2

A compilation of the most popular cartoons works by the eminent Indian Cartoonist R K Laxman, Laugh With Laxman is rich with ingredients of different flavour-humour, sentiments, criticism, and thoughts are mottled in proportions of various kinds to essentially convey some very strong messages to the public. What makes Laxman and his works distinct is its natural flow. Subjects of social interest are dealt with such ease and flexibility that the cartoons manages to reach out to the masses quite successfully. The book includes a large number of cartoons which the cartoonist had drawn during his tenure at the Times of India. Also, there a few cartoons that were compiled from the science today magazine. While most of them deals with social, cultural, and political issues, some of the cartoons are also known for their powerful comments on day to day human lives. Altogether, there are a total of 187 cartoons, handpicked from laxman's prolific career as a cartoonist. While each of them is different in their concept, presentation, and purpose, it can be extremely difficult for the user to pick the best one out of the collection. Laugh With Laxman was first published in 2002 by Penguin India. The book is available as paperback.

Servants Of India

In Servants of India, R.K. Laxman profiles ten hilariously idiosyncratic people, who are among the countless men and women who run the lives of the middle class in India. The tales are put together by Ganesh, a freelance journalist trying to write a feature article on servants he has known. As his chronicle progresses, what emerges is a richly embellished narrative starring unforgettable characters. There is Swami, the cook, who finds his true vocation as a godman; Kumar, who deserts his household duties to pursue his tinsel-town dreams; Anthony, the driver, who makes money on the side by giving lifts to strangers; the maid Shanti, whose lift is thrown into turmoil by the neighbour's servant who is besotted with her; and Ramaswami, a trusted retainer who reappears mysteriously, much to the consternation of his employer, long after he has been presumed drowned. Marked by Laxman's trademark wit, and including pencil sketches drawn especially for this edition, Servants of India is a delightful read.

The Distorted Mirror

R.K. Laxman, cartoonist par excellence, is also one of the country's most entertaining writers. The Distorted Mirror brings together some of his best short stories, essays and travelogues. The collection begins with 'An Accident', a most unusual mystery story where the murder weapon is a newspaper. In other stories, we are introduced to Gopal, a schoolboy in an ordinary small town that is transformed one day when the Viceroy visits; Shantha, a little girl who makes an interesting discovery in the midst of a wedding; and Bhasker, a writer who is suddenly confronted by his past. Each story is marked by Laxman's ability to delineate a character or a moment with a few deft strokes and imbued with his trademark wit. No less fascinating are the travelogues-about the United States, Australia, the Andamans, Darjeeling, Mauritius and Kathmandu-which are brought to life by Laxman's vivid descriptions and his inimitable way of looking at the world around him. The collection is rounded off with a few rare and delightful anecdotes about Laxman's cartooning career, a subject on which he is usually reticent. Accompanied by Laxman's illustrations, the pieces in The Distorted Mirror will amuse and entertain every fan of R.K. Laxman's.

A Vote For Laughter

A witty look at the strange world of politics by Indias best-loved cartoonist After the phenomenal success of A Dose of Laughter, a collection of R.K. Laxmans cartoons and jokes about the medical profession, comes the second book in the series, which takes a humorous look at the colourful personalities, peculiar codes of conduct and bombastic rhetoric that characterize the inimitable world of politics. A Vote for Laughter contains a hundred of R.K. Laxmans classic Common Man cartoons that have to do with political subjectsfrom party meetings, election campaigns and VVIP movements to cabinet reshuffles, horse trading and foreign tours, not to forget the activity that for Laxman defines the Indian politician: the impulse to rush to the well of the House. These are accompanied by a hundred of the funniest jokes about politics and politicians, collected from all over the world. A Vote for Laughter is an exhilarating collection that will entertain everyone who enjoys seeing the farcical streak in our contemporary politics, even as we take pride in being the worlds largest democracy.

Indian Thought : A Miscellany

Big Fat Joke Book

Ribald, rib-tickling and outrageous, Khushwant Singh???s inimitable brand of humour has made him a legend in his own lifetime. This volume brings together the funniest and most memorable selections from his enormous repertoire, including some of the wackiest jokes ever cracked about sex, God and politics.

Name Place Animal Thing

Part rant, part reportage. Partly serious and partly funny. Name Place Animal Thing by top film critic Mayank Shekhar is a whacky yet insightful take on desis and popular culture. Covering concerns of a young, urban India, ranging from city, cinema, stardom, and religion to cops, cigarette smoking, social drinking, and social media, each piece has been peppered with Shekhar???s characteristic wit and razor sharp observations to simultaneously inform, amuse, and irritate! If you wish to start a conversation, here???s the book to pick.

The Very Best Of The Common Man

Complete Prose

Although Woody Allen is best known for his cult movies, he is also a writer of outstanding wit and skill. Dip into this collection of fifty-two pieces for hilarity, deadpan weirdness, and some extremely outlandish ideas. Do you want to hear about the time Hitler went for a haircut? Or why Woody reveres Socrates? Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the Impressionists had actually been dentists? You can learn much about history ??? the piece on the invention of sandwiches is eye-opening ??? or modern life in this laugh-out-loud collection of thoughts, observations, diaries and stories from one of the most original minds and wonderfully comic voices of our time.

How To Be A Literary Sensation : A Quick Guide To Exploiting Friends, Family And Facebook For Artist

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