1971 Press Photo S. J Perelman The Rising Gorge Author

S. J Perelman, whose new collection, "The Rising Gorge."Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979), was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays. (Wikipedia)