
Funny Ha, Ha: 80 of the Funniest Stories Ever Written - Anthos (Paperback)
Paul Merton (editor)Published: 09/12/2021
A special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology series of the funniest stories ever written, selected by comedian Paul Merton.
From Anton Chekhov to Ali Smith, from P.G. Wodehouse to Nora Ephron, the greatest writers are those who know how to laugh. Here, award-winning comedian and broadcaster Paul Merton brings together his favourite funny stories of all time.
Whether it's the silly, surreal, slap-stick or satirical that makes you smile, there's a story here to tickle every funny bone. From prize-winners and literary giants, to stand-up comedians and the rising stars of funny literature, this brilliant anthology is guaranteed to cheer your day.
Publisher: Head of Zeus
ISBN: 9781800249684
Number of pages: 656
Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm
Edition: Reissue
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Comprehensively joyful' * Sunday Times *
'As you might expect from as singular a comic talent as Paul Merton, this compilation of his favourite funny stories offers material both hilarious and unusual' * Guardian *
A mixture of old favourites [...] and new discoveries... You're bound to find stories that put a smile on your face' * Daily Mirror *
Poignant as well as funny... There are plenty of belly laughs... Whatever your taste in humour, the book is so vast you are bound to find stories to put a smile on your face' * Sunday Express *
Extremely funny... [An] eclectic, wide-ranging anthology' * Sunday Times *
'Easy to dip in and out of' * Scotsman *
Such gems that they are well worth another outing... The book does indeed have its charms' -- Herald
'Whether it's the silly, surreal, slapstick or satirical that tickles your funny bone, there's a tale here to suit in this chunky collection of 80 funny short stories' * This England. *
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