1966 'Phyllis Diller's Housekeeping Hints' Hardcover Book
$22.00
1966 Phyllis Diller's Housekeeping Hints, Hardcover. Measures about 7.75" by 5.25". 121 pages. Introduction by Bob Hope. Drawings by Susan Perl. Doubleday and Co Publisher. Good condition. Shows age.
Step into the chaotic, comedic world of 1960s domestic life with this 1966 first edition of 'Phyllis Diller’s Housekeeping Hints.' Published by Doubleday, this volume is a masterclass in mid-century self-deprecating humor. Diller, the legendary queen of the "domestic goddess" parody, offers a satirical look at home management that is as irreverent today as it was at the height of her fame. The book is famously introduced by her frequent collaborator Bob Hope and is brought to life by the whimsical, expressive line drawings of illustrator Susan Perl.
This hardcover is an essential piece for collectors of pop culture ephemera or those curating a Mid-Century Modern bar cart or shelf display. Its bold "shocking pink" cover and iconic 1960s typography make it a standout visual piece. While this copy shows signs of its journey through time—missing its original dust jacket and bearing a small tear at the base of the spine—it remains a solid, readable artifact of an era where Diller reigned supreme as the antidote to the "perfect" housewife. It is a perfect addition to a collection focused on female pioneers of comedy or 1960s kitsch.
This item is vintage, 60 years old.
Step into the chaotic, comedic world of 1960s domestic life with this 1966 first edition of 'Phyllis Diller’s Housekeeping Hints.' Published by Doubleday, this volume is a masterclass in mid-century self-deprecating humor. Diller, the legendary queen of the "domestic goddess" parody, offers a satirical look at home management that is as irreverent today as it was at the height of her fame. The book is famously introduced by her frequent collaborator Bob Hope and is brought to life by the whimsical, expressive line drawings of illustrator Susan Perl.
This hardcover is an essential piece for collectors of pop culture ephemera or those curating a Mid-Century Modern bar cart or shelf display. Its bold "shocking pink" cover and iconic 1960s typography make it a standout visual piece. While this copy shows signs of its journey through time—missing its original dust jacket and bearing a small tear at the base of the spine—it remains a solid, readable artifact of an era where Diller reigned supreme as the antidote to the "perfect" housewife. It is a perfect addition to a collection focused on female pioneers of comedy or 1960s kitsch.
This item is vintage, 60 years old.