Scott McCullar is perhaps the Gary Larson of library humor. What Larson did to dinosaurs and cows, McCullar has done to the overlooked world of libraries. Funny, inventive cartoons abound in this book. His clear, straightforward art helps showcase his inventive comedy writing. If you've ever worked in, or even checked out a book from, a library, you'll appreciate his demented, wry outlook.

Epstein, whose work has appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Wilson Library Bulletin, and Punch, portrays in 114 whimsical cartoons a libraryland that is both odd yet familiar. Good for a chuckle.

In his inimitable style, Will Manley, columnist for Booklist and American Libraries, delivers the Manley Maxims (e.g., the more committees a library has, the less efficient it is), flies by the seat of his pants, looks at library education and other aspects of the library and book world, sifts through assorted politically topical matters and generally has a jolly time of it. Fun for browsing.

"...dozens of humorous answers to questions from 'concerned' librarians. ...[This] is good stuff.."

What's next for libraries now that books are slated for extinction? Ordinarily you'd ask a librarian, who would ordinarily recommend-of all things-a book. Maybe even this one. Except, well, once upon a time there was a succubus...

"...an enjoyable walk through librarianship and the topics we librarians love to discuss.... Recommended"

Out of print, but may be available second-hand. No review available, but anyone who knows Thurber's work will know what to expect!