The Rising Gorge

The hardcover is in good structural condition, though the dust jacket is worn. There are noticeable edge tears and a missing piece at the top. Internally, the pages are clean and the binding remains intact, making it a solid reading copy despite the jacket wear.

"The Rising Gorge" by S.J. Perelman, published by Simon and Schuster in 1961, is a hardcover collection of humorous essays. This edition, printed in New York, showcases Perelman's sharp wit and satirical style, hallmarks that made him a prominent figure in American humor writing. Many pieces in this collection originally appeared in "The New Yorker," highlighting Perelman's longstanding association with the magazine. This specific printing does not indicate if it is a first edition, but it remains a significant representation of mid-20th-century humor. The book is in a hardcover format, and while the dust jacket shows wear with some edge tears and a missing piece, it still encapsulates the essence of the original design. Collectors and enthusiasts of literary humor will appreciate this edition for its authentic representation of Perelman's work.