Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

Collecting Himself is a charmer. The old Thurber is back among us again—and some of the pieces even reveal a new Thurber. Great fun.” —Clifton Fadiman

James Thurber spent most of his career at the New Yorker magazine, drawing cartoons and writing essays and stories. Collecting Himself is a one-of-a-kind compilation of James Thurber's vintage writings, featuring previously unanthologized articles, essays, interviews, reviews, cartoons, parodies, as well as Thurber's reflections on his work in theater and at the New Yorker. An eclectic body of work that offers a glimpse into Thurber the man, the philosopher, and the critic.

“Thurber’s pieces . . . are jewels of English writing.” —Russell Baker, The New York Times

“Thurber is . . . a landmark in American humor . . . he is the funniest artist who ever lived.” —The New Republic

“Thurber was one of America's most important humorists. With this collection, editor Rosen brings together an eclectic body of Thurber's writings and drawings not previously anthologized.” —Library Journal

“Every entry [is] a reminder of Thurber's sublime wit.” —Publishers Weekly

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Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

Collecting Himself is a charmer. The old Thurber is back among us again—and some of the pieces even reveal a new Thurber. Great fun.” —Clifton Fadiman

James Thurber spent most of his career at the New Yorker magazine, drawing cartoons and writing essays and stories. Collecting Himself is a one-of-a-kind compilation of James Thurber's vintage writings, featuring previously unanthologized articles, essays, interviews, reviews, cartoons, parodies, as well as Thurber's reflections on his work in theater and at the New Yorker. An eclectic body of work that offers a glimpse into Thurber the man, the philosopher, and the critic.

“Thurber’s pieces . . . are jewels of English writing.” —Russell Baker, The New York Times

“Thurber is . . . a landmark in American humor . . . he is the funniest artist who ever lived.” —The New Republic

“Thurber was one of America's most important humorists. With this collection, editor Rosen brings together an eclectic body of Thurber's writings and drawings not previously anthologized.” —Library Journal

“Every entry [is] a reminder of Thurber's sublime wit.” —Publishers Weekly

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Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

by Michael J. Rosen (Editor)
Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself

by Michael J. Rosen (Editor)

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Collecting Himself is a charmer. The old Thurber is back among us again—and some of the pieces even reveal a new Thurber. Great fun.” —Clifton Fadiman

James Thurber spent most of his career at the New Yorker magazine, drawing cartoons and writing essays and stories. Collecting Himself is a one-of-a-kind compilation of James Thurber's vintage writings, featuring previously unanthologized articles, essays, interviews, reviews, cartoons, parodies, as well as Thurber's reflections on his work in theater and at the New Yorker. An eclectic body of work that offers a glimpse into Thurber the man, the philosopher, and the critic.

“Thurber’s pieces . . . are jewels of English writing.” —Russell Baker, The New York Times

“Thurber is . . . a landmark in American humor . . . he is the funniest artist who ever lived.” —The New Republic

“Thurber was one of America's most important humorists. With this collection, editor Rosen brings together an eclectic body of Thurber's writings and drawings not previously anthologized.” —Library Journal

“Every entry [is] a reminder of Thurber's sublime wit.” —Publishers Weekly


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780062039033
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04/16/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 263
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Michael J. Rosen was among those involved in the very first days of Thurber House and he continued to serve as its literary director for twenty years. Michael is the author of some 150 other books—poetry, young-adult novels, anthologies, picture books, cookbooks—for readers of all ages. Most recently, he has published James Thurber's Collected Fables, as well as a hefty monograph, A Mile and a Half of Lines: The Art of James Thurber, that coincides with an exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art that he’s curated in honor of the Year of Thurber (2019).  He’s also an editor, ceramic artist, illustrator, and companion animal to a cattle dog named Chant. 

www.michaeljrosen.com 

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