Book titled 'Parlor, Bedlam and Bath' by S.J. Perelman and Q.J. Reynolds, published by Horace Liveright

This book was published in 1930 by Horace Liveright, Inc., a prominent New York publishing house known for its literary modernist catalog during the 1920s and 1930s. S.J. Perelman was a celebrated American humorist and writer, known for his witty prose and contributions to The New Yorker, as well as screenplays for the Marx Brothers. The collaboration with Q.J. Reynolds produced this humorous work during the early Depression era, reflecting the sophisticated urban wit characteristic of the period. First editions from Horace Liveright, particularly works by notable authors like Perelman, are sought after by collectors of American literature and humor. Book collectors, literary historians, and enthusiasts of early 20th-century American humor value these editions for their historical significance and the reputation of both the author and publisher. The decorative border design and typography are typical of the elegant book design aesthetic of the late 1920s and early 1930s.