What is «Los casi 1.000 peores chistes de la historia»
«Los casi 1.000 peores chistes de la historia» by Javier Marañón Garrido is a hybrid book that combines humour and essay. Published in 2023 by Editorial Letra Minúscula, the work compiles nearly a thousand jokes—though some evolve into reflections, bibliographical quotes, or autobiographical memories—with the aim of defending everyday humour as a life philosophy. The author describes it as an "enriched manifesto of bad humour," where entertainment intertwines with analyses of mental and physical health, supported by cultural references.
Who is Javier Marañón
Javier Marañón Garrido, originally from Madrid and based in Valencia since 1992, is a psychologist, writer, and passionate about literature, cinema, and the visual arts. While he has published technical texts in his field, this book is his first work aimed at the general public. According to his words, the book emerges as a response to years of adversity, proposing frequent humour as a tool to face life. The presentation at La Casa de Patraix will be an opportunity to discover his proposal firsthand.
What the presentation includes
The session on 2 November 2026 will feature readings from the book, accompanied by the author’s comments on his creative process and the ideas behind the work. Marañón will explain how humour, even in its "worst" form, can serve as a means of reflection and connection with the reader. It won’t be an academic lecture but a close encounter where the audience can interact and explore the deeper layers of a book that goes beyond easy jokes.
