- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: HarperPerennial; Reprint edition (30 Sep 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060924489
- ISBN-13: 978-0060924485
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.6 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 841,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The master of the science fiction genre makes a detour through the realm of humor, discussing such topics as sex, religion, marriage, and more.
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In 1971, I had a book published entitled Isaac Asimov's Trea of Humor. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The master gives us a few more chuckles
20 May 2006
Format:Paperback
Not counting his volumes of limericks, this is Isaac Asimov's second jokebook, following Isaac Asimov's Treasury of Humor. Like that first book, however, this is much more than simply a collection of jokes. Asimov discusses, in his usual prolific style, the nature of jokes and joketelling, what makes some things funny and others fall flat, and why he prefers some jokes to others. Although he intentionally steers away from topical humor, some of the jokes are still outdated simply because of the evolution of language and culture, but the book is still a great read and a full of laughs. It's a lot of fun.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Less jokes, more anecdotes
17 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
Despite what the title suggest, this book is not a collection of jokes as "treasury" was. In this book the anecdotes are the main course. For those who know Asimov's bio in detail, some of these stories are already known; but a different take is always interesting. Those who dislike the way the old doctor talks about himself, probably should avoid this book.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
More corn then Oklahoma, shows the heart of the man
24 July 2000
Format:Paperback
This book is more helpful then some of my fellow reviews suggest, as it reflects greatly on who Asimov the man actually was.
He was an unrepentant sexist, as many men of his generation were. He was arrogant, as many successful men are. He was self centred, as most of us are.
However, through this book you can see the pain of the failure of his first marriage and his love for his second wife and daughter. You can see many of the people he liked.
Sure some of it is unfunny, some of it is just plain crude and some of it is rambling. I liked it and return to it every couple of years.
One reason I did like it was it showed how autobiographical much of Asimov's other writings were. If you cross check some of the Foundation series, you can see a reflection in Issac's own life at the time of writing. This makes this volume a worthy addition for any Issac-ophile.
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