So Bad It’s Good
The Art of the Terrible Joke
$34.54
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
21 May 2026
Summary
So Bad It’s Good: The Art of the Terrible Joke isn’t just a collection of jokes—it’s a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy.
Packed with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy.
Why do these so-bad-they’re-good jokes work? What’s with the dad-jo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008785635 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008785635 |
| Author: | Mike Rampton |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Pavilion |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 135mm x 21mm |
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About The Author
Mike Rampton
Mike Rampton is much more than a dad-joke aficionado—he’s a comedy connoisseur. A celebrated author and writer of clever, quirky content, Mike has a knack for turning even the silliest topics into engaging reads.
His works include There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question (Nosy Crow, 2024), published in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and sold in an impressive 22 territories. Coming soon are Become a Genius in a Year (HarperCollins Children’s Books, May 2025) and Poo What Where? (Bloomsbury, 2026), a light-hearted look at the fascinating world of faeces. Look out for Your Brilliant Brain (Nosy Crow, 2027), a picture book that explores the wonders of neuroscience. When he’s not writing, Mike contributes to leading outlets such as Esquire, Thrillist, Mental Floss, and Kerrang!
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