A collection of pieces from J.B. Morton's humorous "Beachcomber" column in "The Daily Express", from the period between 1958 and 1975. The legendary characters featured include the mad scientist Dr Strabismus (Whom God Preserve) of Utrecht, and the perpetually perplexed Mr Justice Cocklecarrot.

Volume editor: Mike Barfield
Illustrated by: Steven Appleby
Preface by: Richard Ingrams