Nonfiction Humor Books for Examining the Art of Satire

1. "Satire: A Critical Reintroduction" by John D. Lyons: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and theory of satire, examining the major figures, movements, and forms of satire. It covers the various forms of satire such as verbal, visual, and performative forms, and the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged.

2. "The Art of Satire" by Keith Tester: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and theory of satire, covering the major figures, movements, and forms of satire, and the cultural and social contexts in which they emerged.

3. "Satire and Society in Wilhelmine Germany" by Paul Reitter: This book offers a historical perspective on the role of satire in Wilhelmine Germany, examining the ways in which satire was used to comment on and criticize the social and political issues of the time.

4. "Satire and the Postcolonial Novel" by Emily Apter: This book examines the ways in which satire has been used in postcolonial literature to comment on and critique the social, political, and cultural issues of the time.

5. "Satire and the Threat of Speech" by Joshua Gunn: This book examines the ways in which satire has been used as a form of political resistance, and the ways in which it has been suppressed or censored throughout history.