J. Maclaren-Ross [Julian Maclaren-Ross] — The Funny Bone

London, Elek Books, 1956. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition, first impression of this collection of stories, sketches and essays by British author and famous dandy Julian Maclaren-Ross. The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Julian Maclaren-Ross (1912-1964) was a British author, screenwriter, and literary critic, well-known for his bohemian lifestyle and his association with famous writers such as Dylan Thomas. This work comprises three parts: the first containing his burlesques of famous figures such as P. G. Wodehouse and Nancy Mitford; the second presenting a variety of stories and sketches; and the third concerning thoughts and impressions on a variety of topics, mainly literary. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Dust wrapper is smart, though sunned, more so to the spine of the wraps. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Near Fine.