About topper thorne smith created the modern american ghost. He is best known today for the two topper novels, comic fantasy fiction involving sex, much drinking and ghosts. What could thorne smith have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. This and its 1932 sequel, topper takes a trip 1932. Topper takes a trip by thorne smith, paperback barnes. This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. Elegant, funloving george and marion kerby are the toast of the town, until they wreck their flashy car and discover theyve become, well, ghosts. Topper is a banker who develops a following of hardpartying ghosts. Topper by thorne smith meet your next favorite book. Thorne smith has a dry humor and uses it for everything. The ghost of marion kerby teaches him of lifes possibilities. Thorne smith topper takes a trip 1932 doubleday 1st ed. He is best known today for the two topper novels and comic fantasy fiction involving sex, much drinking and supernatural transformations.
Topper by smith, thorne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Listening to this book was a lot like watching a 1950s comedy with the flavour of say the canterville ghost and. He is best known today for the two topper novels, comic fantasy fiction involving sex, much drinking and supernatural transformations. Topper ebook by thorne smith 9781618866004 rakuten kobo. Thorne smith, a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee, was the author of nine novels, including the night life of the gods, topper takes a trip, and the stray lamb. As captivating today as when it was first written in 1926, topper set the standard for a host of other ghost stories and was made into a movie starring cary grant 1936 and adapted for a tv series 1953. Making the best of a bad situation, they decide that being dead is the perfect opportunity to liven up staid. Topper 1926, renewed 1953also known as the jovial ghosts.
Topper, his bestknown work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie starring cary grant were based. She received a phd in american literature from ucla, where she taught. Thorne smith made his debut as a published author in 1918 with the novel biltmore oswald. Topper topper, book 1 by thorne smith book cover, description, publication history. An improbable adventure roland youngs copy, inscribed. Topper by thorne smith, barrett whitener 9780786119752. Jul 31, 2003 thorne smith has a dry humor and uses it for everything. His most famous book, topper, is remembered by many because of its adaptation for film and television. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Download thorne smith s topper for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile.
March 27, 1892 june 20, 1934 was an american writer of humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline thorne smith. It was released in 1999 by the modern library publication, after its original release in 1926. Topperthorne smith free downloadpdf epubfreeditorial. Thorne smiths hilarious and ribald comedy about boring and staid bank manager cosmo topper who decides to buy a flashy car only to discover it is haunted by its previous owners, george and marion kerby. The beloved charactersmortal and immortalof topper return in this uproarious romp through the south of france. Thorne smith books list of books by author thorne smith. Topper is a wellrespected man whose life is in a dreary rut.
Topper a ribald adventure by thorne smith abebooks. Topper by thorne smith vintage book 1926 1st edition. Georges and marions mischievous spirits and a few other ghostly frien. Best known today for his creation of topper, smith s comic fantasy fiction most of it involving sex, lots of drinking, and supernatural transformat. For sale is the book topper takes a trip published by doubleday, doran in 1932, a stated first edition. Also recommended thorne smith s night life of the gods. Thorne smith topper takes a trip 1932 doubleday 1st ed with. Below is a list of thorne smiths books in order of when they were first released. When i started topper it seemed a bit slow, but as soon as the ghosts of toppers new car arrive it was a blast. One of thorne smiths bestloved comedies, it proves once again that he is the undisputed master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. A ribald adventure by smith, thorne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Topper is a banker who develops a following of hardpartying ghosts james thorne smith, jr. The 30minute program was based on characters created by novelist thorne smith.
Topper topper, book 1 by thorne smith fantastic fiction. Cosmo topper, a businessman, bought the house that had been inhabited by george and marian kerby before they died. The white stallion was named by way of grace after her favorite book series, topper, written by thorne smith. Thorne smiths ghosts, their wit and repartee, are bound to entertain.
See all books authored by thorne smith, including topper, and the night life of the gods, and more on thriftbooks. Thorne smith thorne smith mid 1920s james thorne smith, jr. March 27, 1892 june 21, 1934 was an american writer of humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline thorne smith. See the complete topper series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. For some minutes now scollops had been gazing searchingly at mr.
More information about this seller contact this seller 20. The title of this book is topper and it was written by thorne smith, barrett whitener. Topper by thorne smith overdrive rakuten overdrive. Not definitely troubled, but vaguely so, which to some persons is the most troublesome form of trouble. The new york timesthorne smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. Making the best of a bad situation, they decide that being dead is the perfect opportunity to liven up staid, stuffy cosmo topper. He was a prolific talent, writing nine fantasy novels, one mystery, a serious novel, two military themed comedies, a volume of poetry, a play, a childrens book, two short stories, and two screenplays. Best known today for his creation of topper, smiths comic fantasy fiction most of it involving sex, lots of drinking, and supernatural transformat. With racy illustrations, these sold millions of copies. Thorne smith author of topper meet your next favorite book. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards. Thorne smith was the author of nine novels, including the night life of the gods, topper takes a trip, and the stray lamb.
As captivating today as when it was first written in 1926, topper set the standard for a host of other ghost stories and was made into a movie starring cary grant 1936 and adapted for. The topper series written by thorne smith is comprised of two books in total, which were released between the years of 1926 and 1932. Topper was written in the 1920s and is a delightful trip back in time. Magic tree house set 55 books collection by mary pope osborne e. A fascinating look at author thorne smith, his comic novels, fantasy books and. The topper book series by thorne smith includes books topper and topper takes a trip. Thoughout the years, topper remained hopalong cassidys favorite horse because of the fact that he was a trustworthy animal, noted and admired for his constant cooperation, not only with his owner, but also with children who would. In this book topper, a rich businessman, decides to take a trip to france. He went onto work as a parttime advertising agent where he didnt earn much money, until the creation of his topper character brought him considerable success. The new york times thorne smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. He was born in annapolis, maryland, in 1892 and died in 1934. Topper, which was not only a favorite book but also was.
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