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Best of the Harvard Lampoon : 140 Years of American Humor (Hardcover)
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A collection of the best of The Harvard Lampoon—the spawning ground for Hollywood’s elite comedy writers andNew Yorker humorists—revealing the hidden gems from their 140-year history.Since its inception in 1876, The Harvard Lampoon has become a farm system for Hollywood’s best and most revered comedy writers. Lampoon alumni can be found behind the scenes of sitcoms and late-night shows, includingSaturday Night Live, The Simpsons, The Office, 30 Rock,The Mindy Project, and many others. One for the Money is the first anthology ofThe Lampoon’s extensive archives, featuring luminaries who have gone on to shape the comedy and literary landscape along with some of the best cartoons, illustrations, and satirical advertisements from over the years. Contributors include B.J. Novak, Henry Beard, Andy Borowitz, George Plimpton, Conan O’Brien, John Updike, Patricia Marx, and many others, with an introduction byNew York Times bestselling author Simon Rich.
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