illustrated by Martin Smith It appears there are no limits to our capacity for inanity, and the quotations in this sequel are even funnier than those in the first. They are illustrated with no fewer than 97 amazing cartoons that redefine perspective and art as we know it today. Included here are such classics as Shakespeare's car and Tess of the Dormobiles . The two books have received many affectionate reviews, but the American magazine Book Source Monthly gave the best advice when they said 'Get two copies and give one away.'

Once is funny, twice... well twice seems to be a case of laughing at the ignorance of customers for the most part. I love the first book and the second just makes me feel a little queasy. There's a nastiness at work which I am not particularly impressed with. ( )