Vintage 1975 Studies in American Humor Book- Special Issue Honoring Walter Blair For Sale

A scarce academic journal issue dedicated entirely to Walter Blair, one of the foundational scholars of American humor studies. Published in April 1975 by Southwest Texas State University, this special issue includes essays, satire analysis, bibliographic checklists, and a tribute section. Ideal for collectors of humor scholarship, university libraries, and anyone building an archive of American literary criticism.

• Title: Studies in American Humor — Special Issue in Honor of Walter Blair

• Volume / Number: Vol. II, No. 1

• Publication Date: April 1975

• Publisher: Department of English, Southwest Texas State University

• Contents Include:

  • Tribute essay by Hamlin Hill

  • Articles on Franklin’s hoaxes, Howells, Nathanael West, Faulkner, and more

  • Checklist of Walter Blair’s Context: Indexed in MLA International Bibliography; produced by the American Humor Studies Association

  • Notable Association: Walter Blair (University of Chicago) listed as Advisory Editor

  • Physical Details: Approx. 9\" tall; illustrated cover featuring Blair’s own artwork

  • Audience: Humor scholars, literary researchers, collectors of niche academic journals