The Comic Almanac: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest Containing “All Things Fitting for Such a Work.” London, 1839-1842.

The Comic Almanac included short jokes and riddles along for each month in one. It also included things like the sunset times, days of lent, recipes, and advertisements. Inside was also detailed art that went along with the text. These were very cartoony drawings and usually an over exaggeration of pop culture. This piece of work was something that every household had in their living room and played a large role in the sense of entertainment. The front of this binding is a red, white, and blue design with a red and gold spine. Because the interesting designs, it could have easily been a book on display in a family’s home. The cover of this book is made out of a paper material, but the spine is red leather. For this book, a family could look up their birthday and find a joke. It was something for everyday entertainment. Today, the Internet has replaced The Comic Almanac. We no longer need a book to tell us about holidays or recipes, which is why this book has now become an artifact.