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"D. B. Wyndham-Lewis: The Mastermind Behind The Humorist" Step into the world of laughter and wit with D. B

Background imageHumorist Collection: MIL BENJAMIN WEIR Wandsworth, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain

MIL BENJAMIN WEIR Wandsworth, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain
Schnaken and schnurren, 1866, Mosquitoes and purring, Wilhelm Busch, 1832 - 1908, German artist, humorist, poet, illustrator and painter

Background imageHumorist Collection: Schnaken and schnurren, 1866, Mosquitoes and purring, Wilhelm Busch, 1832 - 1908

Schnaken and schnurren, 1866, Mosquitoes and purring, Wilhelm Busch, 1832 - 1908, German artist, humorist, poet, illustrator and painter

Background imageHumorist Collection: Mark Twain, George Alfred Townsend and David Gray, 1871 (b / w photo)

Mark Twain, George Alfred Townsend and David Gray, 1871 (b / w photo)
XOS778459 Mark Twain, George Alfred Townsend and David Gray, 1871 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left to right)

Background imageHumorist Collection: A Vision, 1868 (engraving) (b / w photo)

A Vision, 1868 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275693 A Vision, 1868 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon in which the ghost of Elizabeth I Queen of England (1533-1603)

Background imageHumorist Collection: Jerome K. Jerome (litho)

Jerome K. Jerome (litho)
KW268351 Jerome K. Jerome (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerome K. Jerome (1858-1927); ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageHumorist Collection: Douglas William Jerrold (1803-57) (litho)

Douglas William Jerrold (1803-57) (litho)
KW229754 Douglas William Jerrold (1803-57) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: author of Black-Eyed Susan (1829); ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageHumorist Collection: Laurence Sterne (1713-68) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Laurence Sterne (1713-68) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF129894 Laurence Sterne (1713-68) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHumorist Collection: Jose Francisco de Isla (engraving)

Jose Francisco de Isla (engraving)
XIR1154380 JoseFrancisco de Isla (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: JoseFrancisco de Isla (1703-81) was a Spanish Jesuit

Background imageHumorist Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS. Aka Mark Twain (1835-1910). American humorist and writer

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS. Aka Mark Twain (1835-1910). American humorist and writer. Photographed c1863

Background imageHumorist Collection: OLIVIA L. CLEMENS (1845-1904). Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain s) wife, c1873; they

OLIVIA L. CLEMENS (1845-1904). Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain s) wife, c1873; they were married 2 February 1870

Background imageHumorist Collection: WILL ROGERS (1879-1935). American humorist; photographed in 1921

WILL ROGERS (1879-1935). American humorist; photographed in 1921

Background imageHumorist Collection: CHARLES FARRAR BROWNE (1834-1867). Pseudonym Artemus Ward. American humorist

CHARLES FARRAR BROWNE (1834-1867). Pseudonym Artemus Ward. American humorist

Background imageHumorist Collection: THOMAS C. HALIBURTON (1796-1865). Pseudonym Sam Slick. Canadian jurist and humorist

THOMAS C. HALIBURTON (1796-1865). Pseudonym Sam Slick. Canadian jurist and humorist. Drawing of Sam Slick from the cover of one of Haliburtons early works

Background imageHumorist Collection: FLAVIO BIONDO (1392-1463). Italian humorist historian. Undated line engraving

FLAVIO BIONDO (1392-1463). Italian humorist historian. Undated line engraving

Background imageHumorist Collection: FINLEY PETER DUNNE (1867-1936). American humorist. Photographed, c1897

FINLEY PETER DUNNE (1867-1936). American humorist. Photographed, c1897

Background imageHumorist Collection: HENRY WHEELER SHAW (1818-1885). Josh Billings and Uncle Esek. American humorist

HENRY WHEELER SHAW (1818-1885). Josh Billings and Uncle Esek. American humorist

Background imageHumorist Collection: F. P. DUNNE CARTOON, 1900. The American humorist Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936)

F. P. DUNNE CARTOON, 1900. The American humorist Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936) dwarfed by his literary creation, Mr. Dooley, an Irish saloonkeeper-philosopher. Cartoon, 1900, by Sir William N.P

Background imageHumorist Collection: CLEMENS, NASBY & SHAW. Samuel L. Clemens with David R. Locke (Petroleum V. Nasby)

CLEMENS, NASBY & SHAW. Samuel L. Clemens with David R. Locke (Petroleum V. Nasby) and Henry Wheeler Shaw (Josh Billings), three of the more popular humorists on the American lecture circuit with

Background imageHumorist Collection: GEORGE ADE (1866-1944). American humorist and playwright. Photographed c1902

GEORGE ADE (1866-1944). American humorist and playwright. Photographed c1902

Background imageHumorist Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Photographed c1873

Background imageHumorist Collection: (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891

(1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891
SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891



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"D. B. Wyndham-Lewis: The Mastermind Behind The Humorist" Step into the world of laughter and wit with D. B. Wyndham-Lewis, the brilliant mind behind The Humorist magazine. As you gaze upon the Easter Number front cover, illustrated by none other than Heath Robinson himself, you can't help but feel a sense of anticipation for the hilarity that awaits within. P. G. Wodehouse, captured in a timeless black and white portrait, exudes charm as he puffs on his cigar – a true embodiment of the quintessential humorist. In the pages of The Humorist Easter Number 1938, Wodehouse's comedic genius shines through every line and brings joy to readers far and wide. But let us not forget Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain – an American humorist and writer who left an indelible mark on literary history. His presence graces the cover of The Humorist 1939 edition, reminding us all of his enduring legacy in comedy. As we delve further into this treasure trove of amusement, we encounter Thomas Hood – a British humorist and poet whose words have stood the test of time. From his book "The Complete Poetical Works Of Thomas Hood, " published in 1906, we are reminded once again that laughter knows no bounds or borders. And there he is again – P. G. Wodehouse making another appearance. This time alongside Tom Hood during Victorian times when humor was at its peak. These two masters bring their unique brand of mirth to life with each stroke of their pens. In this captivating journey through history's greatest humorists' lives and works showcased by The Humorist magazine covers over various eras; one thing becomes abundantly clear - these individuals possessed an extraordinary ability to tickle our funny bones while simultaneously touching our hearts.