"On the Real Side: Laughing, Lying and Signifying - the Underground Tradition of African-American Humor that Transformed American Culture, from Slavery to Richard Pryor" by Mel Watkins is a brand new hardcover book published by Simon & Schuster in 1995. This social science and humor genre book explores the topic of cultural, ethnic, and regional studies, specifically focusing on African-American studies. With 656 pages, this book discusses the historical significance of African-American humor and its impact on American culture. The book also features illustrations and is written in English, making it a valuable addition to any book collection interested in the topic of ethnic studies and humor.
| Type | Hardcover |
| Publication Name | Simon & Schuster |
| Item Height | 9.5 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0671689827 |
| Item Length | 6.25 inches |
| Item Width | 2 inches |
| ISBN | 9780671689827 |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Yes |
| Author | Mel Watkins |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Genre | Social Science, Humor |
| Item Weight | 38.5 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 656 Pages |
«On the Real Side: Laughing, Lying and Signifying – the Underground Tradition of African-American Humor that Transformed American Culture, from Slavery to Richard Pryor» by Mel Watkins is a brand new hardcover book published by Simon & Schuster in 1995. This social science and humor genre book explores the topic of cultural, ethnic, and regional studies, specifically focusing on African-American studies. With 656 pages, this book discusses the historical significance of African-American humor and its impact on American culture. The book also features illustrations and is written in English, making it a valuable addition to any book collection interested in the topic of ethnic studies and humor.