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Men, Women and Dogs

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As a kid I would raid my father's bookshelf of paperback books from the 1940's and 50's and this li'l wonderful collection of fantastic cartoons by America's own James Thurber was one of the earliest volumes that caught my attention. This 25 cent Bantam book is from 1946, and it is set in a world of just what that title explains as here you will find funny men, wild women and a few sleeping hounds on the pages of this volume. This is classic Thurber magic of simple lines from his inkwell as found on yellowing pages from so long ago.

Some of these single panel cartoons read like a Broadway play in only a few sentences and the humor is sly and sarcastic as only this master of words could produce. I tend to agrue that like the films of the Marx Brothers a certain James Thurber was miles ahead of the times he lived in decades ago when these cartoons were created. The closing section of this book is entitled: "The War Between Men and Women" and it is my favorite narrative from this artist that I have ever come across as this is of Civil War epic proportions as wars tend to go. This one is an all-out battle that even the hounds cannot stop!

James Thurber, was and will always be one of our nation's greatest humorist-type persons and I feel lucky to have had the good fortune to have been able to enjoy his books for almost all of my life.
Four & 1/2 Stars!

This "classic" book, revered and collected by so many, by the great humorist and artist. His drawings and "cartoons" hold a contemporary appeal. Warming our hearts, bringing to mind life situations, making us laugh. And LAUGHTER AND AMUSEMENT, regardless of a book's origins, makes it a great edition to any library and a rewarding gift.

Men women and Dogs is a crowd pleaser for the entire family. Everyone of all ages will appreciate the wit and humor of Mr. Thurbers cartoons.