Thousands of prices just dropped across Thryft
Our price drop is now live! Find lowered prices on thousands of one-of-a-kind finds across Thryft
Free delivery on all orders above $30
Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Get 10% off all year round and $10 off your next order! Join Thryft Club
Buy 3 Get Another Free On All Under S$10

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Find more of what you love

Get thoughtful picks from Thryft’s ever-changing collection of pre-loved books, vinyl and CDs—plus occasional sales and events.

By signing up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Thryft. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Sale

Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom, Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip

by Leo Rosten
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.29  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom, Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip
Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom, Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip

A smorgasbord of wit, wisdom, and wordplay.

If you love language with a playful twist, "Leo Rosten's Carnival Of Wit" offers an entertaining romp through clever quips and linguistic acrobatics. Ideal for lovers of wordplay and anyone who relishes sharp humor, this book can serve as a quick pick-me-up, a source for social icebreakers, or simply a fun way to learn something new with every page turned.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Sale

Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom, Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip

by Leo Rosten
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.29  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

Special Offer

Buy 3, Get 1 Free On All Items Under S$10

Add 4 items under S$10 to your cart and the cheapest one is on us.

ISBN: 9780452270992
Authors: Leo Rosten
Publisher: Plume
Date of Publication: 1996-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Related Topics: Biography, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 17 readers)

Description

Gathers aphorisms about a variety of subjects from acting and advice to wordplay and youth.
 

A smorgasbord of wit, wisdom, and wordplay.

If you love language with a playful twist, "Leo Rosten's Carnival Of Wit" offers an entertaining romp through clever quips and linguistic acrobatics. Ideal for lovers of wordplay and anyone who relishes sharp humor, this book can serve as a quick pick-me-up, a source for social icebreakers, or simply a fun way to learn something new with every page turned.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Philosophy Books

Shop all
How to Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas - Meditations That Create a Simple Child-Like Faith
Grace J. Russell | Maranatha Publications

How to Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas - Meditations That Create a Simple Child-Like Faith

In one line

Rediscover joy with child-like Christmas faith.

Goodreads 0.0

Condition: Like New

$11.90 $5.90 50% off

We-Think
Charles Leadbeater | Profile Books

We-Think

In one line

Collaborative innovation reshaping society's dynamics.

Goodreads 3.65

Condition: Very Good

$16.90 $12.90 24% off

Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
Anne Applebaum | Doubleday

Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism

In one line

Sharp insight into democracy's authoritarian temptations

Goodreads 3.89

Condition: Very Good

$11.90

69% off est. retail
Self-Consciousness: Memoirs
John Updike | Penguin

Self-Consciousness: Memoirs

In one line

Introspective journey through personal and historical landscapes.

Goodreads 3.81

Condition: Well Read

$14.90 $5.90 60% off

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Just Arrived
Thich Nhat Hanh | Ebury Publishing

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

In one line

Mindful change for a fractured planet

Goodreads 4.38

Condition: Well Read

$9.90

Postcapitalism: A Guide to Our Future
Paul Mason | Penguin Books Ltd

Postcapitalism: A Guide to Our Future

In one line

Envisions transformative future beyond current capitalism.

Goodreads 3.75

Condition: Well Read

$9.90 $6.90 30% off

72% off est. retail
Utopia or Bust: A Guide to the Present Crisis
Benjamin Kunkel | Verso Books

Utopia or Bust: A Guide to the Present Crisis

In one line

Insightful tour through contemporary Marxist thought.

Goodreads 3.39

Condition: Very Good

$11.90 $8.90 25% off

Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic
David Frum | Harper Paperbacks

Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic

In one line

Sharp insider warning on democracy’s quiet erosion

Goodreads 3.88

Condition: Well Read

$3.90

90% off est. retail
Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life
Gail Sheehy | Bantam

Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life

In one line

Navigating life's transitions with insightful guidance.

Goodreads 3.88

Condition: Well Read

$18.90 $7.90 58% off

Tapestry of the Gods
Michael D. Robbins | University Of The Seven Rays Publishing House

Tapestry of the Gods

In one line

Unveils cosmic design through esoteric philosophy.

Goodreads 4.63

Condition: Well Read

$14.90 $9.90 34% off

Philosophy Books

Shop all

Biographies & Memoirs

Shop all
Hark: How Women Listen
Alice Vincent | Canongate Books

Hark: How Women Listen

In one line

Rediscovering life's rhythm through mindful listening.

Goodreads 3.88

Condition: Very Good

$11.90 $8.90 25% off

64% off est. retail
The Bob Dylan Scrapbook, 1956-1966
Bob Dylan

The Bob Dylan Scrapbook, 1956-1966

In one line

Chronicle of Dylan's formative first decade.

Goodreads 0.0

Condition: Well Read

$9.90 $6.90 30% off

My Life in Red and White
Arsène Wenger | W&n

My Life in Red and White

In one line

Football genius, leadership lessons, Arsenal history firsthand

Goodreads 3.66

Condition: Like New

$13.90

Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder
Arianna Huffington | Harmony

Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder

In one line

Redefining success beyond wealth; embracing well-being.

Goodreads 3.69

Condition: Very Good

$18.90 $12.90 32% off

66% off est. retail
Peril
Bob Woodward, Robert Costa | Simon & Schuster

Peril

In one line

Inside America’s most fragile transfer of power

Goodreads 4.09

Condition: Well Read

$9.90

Arsene Wenger: The Authorised Biography
Xavier Rivoire | Aurum Press

Arsene Wenger: The Authorised Biography

In one line

For fans of football visionaries and reinvention

Goodreads 3.74

Condition: Like New

$13.90

All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America
Michael Wolff | Hachette Intl

All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America

In one line

Insider chaos from Trump’s wildest comeback

Goodreads 3.75

Condition: Like New

$13.90

How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Guy Raz | Pan Books

How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

In one line

Inspiring entrepreneurial journeys; insight-rich guidance.

Goodreads 4.17

Condition: Very Good

$10.90 $4.90 55% off

74% off est. retail
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Doris Kearns Goodwin | Simon & Schuster Paperbacks

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

In one line

Unique Political genius of Lincoln: inspiring leadership study.

Goodreads 4.28

Condition: Very Good

$11.90

78% off est. retail
Greg Sorbara: The Battlefield of Ontario Politics: An Autobiography
Greg Sorbara | Dundurn Press

Greg Sorbara: The Battlefield of Ontario Politics: An Autobiography

In one line

Ontario power, policy, and political backroom candor

Goodreads 4.0

Condition: Like New

$13.90 $9.90 29% off

Biographies & Memoirs

Shop all

You might enjoy this if…

View book details