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On the Real Side

On the Real Side Laughing, Lying, and Signifying: The Underground Tradition of African-American Humor That Transformed American Culture

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Publisher's Synopsis

Delving into every aspect of African-American humor, an exploration of laughing, lying, and signifying reveals the underground tradition of humor that transformed American culture, from slavery to Richard Pryor, through radio, TV, movies, and theater. Reprint. 17,500 first printing. NYT.

Book information

ISBN: 9780671511036
Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD
Imprint: Prentice Hall & IBD
Pub date:
Edition: Reprinted Edition
Language: English
Weight: 816g
Height: 234mm
Width: 158mm
Spine width: 38mm