The Art of the Political Putdown: The Greatest Comebacks, Ripostes, and Retorts in History
Language: English
Published by Chronicle Books, 2020
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- Title
- The Art of the Political Putdown: The Greatest Comebacks, Ripostes, and Retorts in History
- Author
- Lamb, Chris; Moredock, Will
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1452183856
- ISBN 13
- 9781452183855
Liberal or conservative, humor can be a powerful weapon in any politician's arsenal, and political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have seen their fair share of quips, witty remarks, and sarcastic pleasantries.
In mining the past few thousand years of political history, they've unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges, from ancient Rome to modern day, to compile this collection of hilarious comebacks and putdowns.
• Features 11 brief essays analyzing the use of humor and wit in various political contexts
• Even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humor that gives readers from the Left and the Right something to laugh about
The Art of the Political Putdown is filled with famous and lesser-known politicians at their sassiest, along with short essays.
This is a comprehensive, nonpartisan collection of witticisms, scathing burns, and mic-drop-worthy insults throughout history.
• A rare political humor book with something for everyone, and a welcome reminder that politics can also be a source of laughter
• Perfect for politics and history buffs and for anyone who appreciates smart humor and top-notch wit
• Great for those who loved Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don't Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane by the Staff of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents by Pete Souza, and The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill by James C. Humes
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About the Author
Will Moredock was a staff and freelance writer for more than 30 years. His work appeared in magazines and newspapers around the nation, including the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Charlotte Observer. He was a columnist for Charleston City Paper for more than ten years, where he wrote about South Carolina politics. His books include Banana Republic Revisited: 75 Years of Madness, Mayhem and Minigolf in Myrtle Beach, and Living in Fear: Race, Politics and the Republican Party in South Carolina.
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