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On Jokes: The Hidden Mechanics of Funny
A hardback guide to the mechanics of comedy, for aspiring comedians.
On Jokes by Jimmy Carr is a 384-page hardback guide to what makes jokes funny, from joke families to comic timing, for aspiring comedians.
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- Hardback, 384 pages
- Measures 245 x 164 x 36 mm
- Covers joke families, building blocks and comic timing
- By comedian Jimmy Carr
About this gift
Jimmy Carr's On Jokes is a comedy book that breaks down what makes jokes funny, from joke families to comic timing. It's a gift for aspiring comedians, stand-up fans and anyone who has ever wondered why a punchline lands.
The hardback runs to 384 pages and measures 245 x 164 x 36 mm, so it sits neatly on a desk or shelf. Inside, you'll learn how to identify the families of jokes, decode the building blocks of comedy and work on comic timing.
Thinking about a gift for a would-be comedian? It works for a birthday, for Christmas or for Father's Day, especially for the friend who always has a joke ready. Give On Jokes to the comedian in your life and start them on the mechanics of funny.
Perfect for: Birthday gifts
Great for: Gifts for him · Gifts for book lovers · aspiring comedians, stand-up fans, joke lovers, comedy fans
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What's in the box
- 1 hardback book
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 384 |
| Size | 245 x 164 x 36 mm |
| Author | Jimmy Carr |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Published | 22 Oct 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781529454222 |
| Subjects | Comedy (performing arts), self-help and personal development, jokes and riddles |
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How long is On Jokes?
It has 384 pages in hardback, measuring 245 x 164 x 36 mm.
Who is the author of On Jokes?
Jimmy Carr is the author, and Quercus Publishing published it.
What is On Jokes about?
The book covers how to identify the families of jokes, decode the building blocks of comedy and work on comic timing.
When will the on jokes: the hidden mechanics of funny arrive?
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