New collection of jokes from the team that previously compiled 'The Penguin Book of Australian Jokes' (1994), 'The Penguin Book of More Australian Jokes' (1996), 'The Penguin Book of Jokes from Cyberspace' (1995) and 'The Penguin Book of Schoolyard Jokes' (1997), which in turn were published in one volume as 'The Giant Penguin Book of Jokes' (2001). Adams is a newspaper columnist and presents ABC Radio's 'Late Night Live'. Other publications include 'Adams Versus God' and 'A Billion Voices'. Newell, a former model and TV presenter, is now a farmer. Other works include 'The Olive Grove'. The compilers are partners.

Presents under the one cover four previously published collections of jokes: 'The Penguin Book of Australian Jokes' (1994), 'The Penguin Book of More Australian Jokes' (1996), 'The Penguin Book of Jokes from Cyberspace' (1995) and 'The Penguin Book of Schoolyard Jokes' (1997). Each of the individual sections, corresponding to the original volumes, is indexed.

Collection of jokes on themes such as sex, religion, racial stereotypes, animals, politics and the law. Includes 'blonde jokes', graffiti, and 'knock knock ' jokes. By the compilers of 'The Penguin Book of Australian Jokes' and. 'The Penguin Book of Jokes from Cyberspace'. Adams is a journalist and media personality. Newell is a former television researcher and presenter of current affairs programs.

The traditional Aussie jokes told in pubs and cabs now compete with global jokes. It's Dad 'n' Dave versus Monica Lewinsky.