Acid Drops
Kenneth Williams
📚 Genre
Humor, Non-Fiction, British Comedy
🏢 Publisher
J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd
📅 Publication Year
1980
🔢 ISBN
0460044810
About This Book
A collection of caustic wit, insults, and 'acid drops' of wisdom compiled by the renowned British 'Carry On' star Kenneth Williams. The book features a variety of anecdotes and barbed remarks directed at politicians, actors, and other public figures of the era. The cover features a photograph of Williams making a characteristic expressive face while holding a small yellow sweet (the 'acid drop').
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
144 pages
Edition
First Edition Hardcover
Series
N/A
Target Audience
Adult, fans of British comedy and Kenneth Williams
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The dust jacket shows minor edge wear and chipping at the top and bottom of the spine, with some light surface scuffing visible on the yellow background.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While widely produced in 1980, finding a first edition hardcover in a clean, unclipped dust jacket is becoming more difficult for collectors.
Historical Significance
Reflects the persona of one of Britain's most beloved and complex comedic personalities. While not a piece of high literature, it is a significant artifact of 20th-century British entertainment history.
Collector Notes
Check the dust jacket for a price clip or heavy sun-fading on the yellow spine, which is common for this title. Hardcover editions are more desirable than the subsequent paperback releases. Value is steady but significantly higher if signed by Williams.
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Just Williams by Kenneth Williams, The Kenneth Williams Diaries edited by Russell Davies, Look Back in Hunger by Jo Brand, Is That It? by Bob Geldof
Notable Features
First edition; features anecdotes from the 'Carry On' actor; iconic cover photography.