Prankster Alert!

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Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor
San Francisco Public Library



 
For all of you procrastinating pranksters out there,
here are a few books to help you sharpen your skills.
Happy April Fool's Day!



Cheap Laffs: The Art of the Novelty Item by Mark Newgarden (2004)

The Compleat Practical Joker by H. Allen Smith (1954)

Cubicle Warfare: 101 Office Traps and Pranks  by John Austin (2008)
 
Mischief Maker's Manual by John Hargrave (2009)

Penn & Teller's How to Play in Traffic by Penn Jillette and Teller (1997)
 
The Practical Joker's Handbook by Tim Nyberg (2004)

Pranks! (1987)

Pranks 2: 1,421 New Fun Ideas! (2006)


Remember, "the world is doomed without humor."
          --Nat Schmulowitz, founder of The Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor
I work with the most amazing collections and library staff. If you're interested in the history of printing, calligraphy & lettering, wit & humor on every subject, little magazines and zines, then we're the library for you. San Francisco Public Library is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.

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