The Encyclopedia Of Comedy, written by James Melville Janson, is a comprehensive guide to all things humorous. It is aimed at professional entertainers, social clubs, comedians, lodges, and anyone in search of humorous literature. The book covers a wide range of topics related to comedy, including the history of comedy, different types of comedy, and techniques for writing and performing comedy. It also includes profiles of famous comedians, jokes and humorous stories, and tips for creating comedy routines. The book is designed to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their comedic skills or simply to learn more about the art of comedy. With its wealth of information and entertaining content, the Encyclopedia Of Comedy is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves to laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.