Westward Ha! [Paperback]

Sidney J. Perelman (Author), Al Hirschfeld (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 1998

More madcap travel chronicles from S.J. Perelman, heading west this time on a satiric romp from Hollywood to China, Singapore, Thailand, India, Egypt, and several luckless cities in Europe.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In these two volumes from 1977 and 1947, respectively, veteran New Yorker columnist Perelman relates in his signature humorous style his adventures traveling around the world. Westward Ha! also features drawings by Al Hirschfeld. Great fun.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Burford Books (August 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158080067X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580800679
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #976,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, totally un-PC wit, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Westward Ha! (Paperback)

One of the funniest travelogues I've read; laugh-out-aloud-as-you-read writing. Written in the mid-40s, before the advent of political correctness, no one, irrespective of culture, race or country is spared his biting, sarcastic wit. Brilliant narrative with fantastic vocabulary. A must read. I now have to get my hands on Eastward Ha!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two greats take a hike, October 26, 2000

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Noname (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Westward Ha! (Paperback)

The drawings of Al Hirschfeld perfectly compliment S.J. Perelman's writing. The work of both men shows what astute observers they were of human behavior. With this work, and in their other collaborations, they draw caricatures that are not one-dimensional, and are instead more like snapshots of the human condition, flaws and all.

S.J. Perelman's writing is best described as finely crafted comedy. And what that means is that he loves words, he loves wordplay and he loves metaphor and Mr. Perelman works hard to share that love with his readers. Do yourself a favor. Start your Perelman collection today.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still funny, September 14, 2001

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tzefirah "tzefirah" (Media, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Westward Ha! (Paperback)

I read this book decades ago, and I can still laugh when I remember it. If you want to laugh at/with city folks who go to the country, this is a great one.