Topper books thorne smith

An improbable adventure centers on the misadventures of an ordinary banker and two ghosts, one of whom he falls in love with. Also recommended thorne smiths night life of the gods. Below is a list of thorne smiths books in order of when they were first released. Inscribed by the author to roland young, who played cosmo topper in the legendary 1937 screwball comedy as well as its two sequels. The new york times thorne smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Topper a ribald adventure by thorne smith abebooks. Download the ebook topper thorne smith in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device. An improbable adventure thorne smith first edition. Elegant, funloving george and marion kerby are the toast of the town, until they wreck their flashy car and discover theyve become, well, ghosts.

Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Thorne smith topper an improbable adventure roland youngs. 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 topper series written by thorne smith is comprised of two books in total, which were released between the years of 1926 and 1932. Thorne smiths ghosts, their wit and repartee, are bound to entertain.

With racy illustrations, these sold millions of copies. Thorne smith free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps. Best known today for his creation of topper, smiths comic fantasy fiction most of it involving sex, lots of drinking, and supernatural transformations, and aided by racy illustrations sold millions of copies in the early 1930s. Audiofile judging from his books, all thorne smith wanted was a little funno, a lot of fun, more that might be possible on earth. Topper was written in the 1920s and is a delightful trip back in time. Thorne smith was the author of nine novels, including the night life of the gods, topper takes a trip, and the stray lamb. The jovial ghosts the misadventures of topper authors. Kindred spirits well met, contemplating each other across an alluring girdle of sand.

Topper 1926 topper takes a trip 1932 publication order of passionate witch books. She received a phd in american literature from ucla, where she taught creative writing. Georges and marions mischievous spirits and a few other ghostly frien. 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. Topper by smith, thorne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Carroll as cosmo topper, and robert sterling and anne. The racy comic fantasy novel sold millions of copies in the 1930s and was equally as popular in paperbacks in the 1950s. Jan 01, 2006 listen to topper audiobook by thorne smith. The jovial ghosts the misadventures of topper by thorne. He is best known today for the two topper novels, comic fantasy fiction involving sex, much drinking and ghosts. Thorne smith topper an improbable adventure roland. Thorne smith was the author of nine novels, including the night life of the gods, topper takes a trip, and the stray.

March 27, 1892 june 20, 1934 was an american writer of humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline thorne smith. An improbable adventure roland youngs copy, inscribed author. He was born in annapolis, maryland, in 1892 and died in 1934. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas. An improbable adventure roland youngs copy, inscribed. Thorne smith books list of books by author thorne smith. Thorne smith s ghosts, their wit and repartee, are bound to entertain. Best known today for his creation of topper, smiths comic fantasy fiction most of it involving sex, lots of drinking, and supernatural transformat.

Whitener carefully paints the desolate landscape of toppers life, while hinting at the sensuality of marion, and the sexual tension between the two. The beloved charactersmortal and immortalof topper return in this uproarious romp through the south of france. Thorne smith made his debut as a published author in 1918 with the novel biltmore oswald. Topper modern library smith, thorne, see, carolyn on. The ghost are not believable and there is not anything funny about the book. Jason thorne smith march 27, 1892june 21, 1934, was an american writer of humorous fantasy fiction. Best known today for his creation of topper, smith s comic fantasy fiction most of it involving sex, lots of drinking, and supernatural transformat. Making the best of a bad situation, they decide that being dead is the perfect opportunity to liven up staid, stuffy cosmo topper. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Topper topper, book 1 by thorne smith book cover, description, publication history. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.

About topper thorne smith created the modern american ghost. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Topper ebook by thorne smith 9781618866004 rakuten kobo. Topper is a wellrespected man whose life is in a dreary rut. One of thorne smiths bestloved comedies, it proves once again that he is the undisputed master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee.

Jul 31, 2003 buy topper takes a trip by smith, thorne isbn. Written by thorne smith, audiobook narrated by barrett whitener. Also recommended thorne smith s night life of the gods. Download thorne smith s topper for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. He is best known today for the two topper novels, comic fantasy fiction involving sex, much drinking and supernatural transformations. Thorne smith was a noteworthy author from america, who was famous for writing humorous, supernatural, science fiction, and fantasy novels. 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. Author smith is best known in todays world for writing his two novels of the topper series. A fascinating look at author thorne smith, his comic novels, fantasy books and.

Topper, his bestknown work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie starring cary grant were. 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. The books were adapted into an american television series, topper, beginning in 1953, with leo g. Author thorne smiths complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. See all books authored by thorne smith, including topper, and the night life of the gods, and more on. Topper, his bestknown work, is the hilarious, ribald comedy on which the hit television show and movie starring cary grant were based.

He was born on march 27, 1892, as james thorne smith jr. An improbable adventure roland youngs copy, inscribed publication. Best known today for his creation of topper, smiths comic fantasy fiction most. Matson penned a sequel to this novel entirely on his own, however, it is sometimes attributed to author smith. I usually read mysterythriller books so this was a nice change. Order of thorne smith books thorne smith 18921934 was an american novelist of comic fantasy novels. Making the best of a bad situation, they decide that being dead is the perfect opportunity to liven. Thorne smith is a master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee.

When i started topper it seemed a bit slow, but as soon as the ghosts of toppers new car arrive it was a blast. Topper takes a trip by thorne smith, paperback barnes. The ghost of marion kerby teaches him of lifes possibilities. His work involves lots of sex, drinking, supernatural transformations and racy illustrations. More about the elusive thorne smith 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. A magnificent spectacle, thattopper and the mediterranean. A ribald adventure by smith, thorne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Topperthorne smith free downloadpdf epubfreeditorial. Topper takes a trip kindle edition by thorne smith author 2. Biltmore oswald 1918 out oluck 1918 publication order of topper books.