by Phil Witte
& Rex Hesner

An appreciation and analysis of single-panel cartoons

With over 100 great cartoons

Funny Stuff answers:

  • What makes a cartoon funny?
  • What makes for a great caption?
  • Where do cartoonists get their ideas?
  • How do the drawing and gag work together to create a great cartoon?
    and much more!

Funny Stuff is …

“delightful, engaging, and illuminating”

– ROZ CHAST

New Yorker cartoonist and best-selling author

“a must for people who love the single-panel cartoon form and a great primer for aspiring cartoonists”

– BOB MANKOFF

Former cartoon editor of The New Yorker

“a must-have for cartoon fans”

– DAN PIRARO

Creator of “Bizarro”

Joke Books

A fun little gift for your 50-year-old friends. Great for birthday parties!

Turning 60 can be a joke! Another fun little book with 100 jokes.

Humor Writing

Phil’s humor pieces have appeared in The American Bystander, The San Francisco Examiner, The Funny Times, Slackjaw, Points in Case, The Haven, and Little Old Lady Comedy.

Lots more on Medium

Greeting Cards

Check out Phil’s greeting cards for birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions.