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Are Joke Books a Good Investment?

We all know that joke books are funny & entertaining, but are they also a good investment? Are Joke Books a Good Investment? We all know that they are funny, entertaining and make great gifts, but are joke books a good investment, also? Well, as you can see from the information below, that all depends on a number of factors, but it also depends what you consider a good investment. It would seem that the easy answer is, "Are they worth more at some point in the future?" But that may not be the best answer.A truly good investment would be one that provides multiple values. For example, a vacation property could provide decades of family fun and memories; then if…

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11/25/2023
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Joke Books From the 1920s and 1930s

Joke Books from the 1920s Joke Books from the 1920s is part of our historical joke book series. Here are some examples of joke books that were published in the 1920s: "The Mammoth Book of Jokes: A Comprehensive Collection of the Best Jokes and Gags" by Walter Gibson (1922) "Jest Another Book: A Book of Wit and Humor" by Albert Bigelow Paine (1923) "The Laugh Parade: A Book of Humor and Fun" by Various Authors (1924) "The Jester's Joke Book: A Collection of Jokes and Funny Stories" by George H. McElroy (1925) "The Big Little Joke Book: A Collection of Jokes, Anecdotes, and Witticisms" by A. W. Ager (1926) "Mirthful Laughter: A Book of Funny Stories, Jokes, and Witticisms" by Albert…

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05/08/2023
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Are Amazon Joke Book Reviews Trustworthy

Trust Written Reviews, Not Star Ratings Who would think the joke book business would be a dog-eat-dog world? But it is. Unfortunately, a common practice among some joke book authors/publishers is to visit the Amazon book pages of their competitors and give low star ratings in the hopes of making other book publishers look bad.It's difficult to say how trustworthy Amazon book reviews are in general, as people's opinions and experiences can vary greatly. Some reviews may be more trustworthy than others, depending on how well-written and detailed they are, and whether the reviewer seems to have actually read the book and is able to provide a thoughtful critique. That being said, it's always a good idea to take reviews with…

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01/01/2023
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Joke Book History

History of Joke Books Joke book history goes back much further than most people realize. Collections of jokes, gags and riddles were surprisingly common all the way back to Classical Greek and Roman times and likely even earlier. According to A History of Laughter from "The Guardian," Rome's Marcus Tulles Cicero was an early joke book writer from over 2,000 years ago. (His name even has a comical ring to it.) He compiled three volumes of wit and wisdom where he even poked fun at his son-in-law's diminutive stature. He described his daughter's husband as "... a short chap, kitted out with a long sword." Some of Cicero's contemporaries described him as "far too funny for his own good..." whatever that means.…

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05/04/2022