`He has written a fascinating account of black humour; ... Hillenbrand's book is not just a collection of jokes, good and bad (mostly bad because German humour has a ponderous quality and lacks wit); it is an historical document of great importance.' - Spectator`I think this is a very valuable book which has dealt in a very thoughtful way with a difficult, tragic area. Not only does it cover well all the humour, but explains in a very clear way the development of the Nazi party and how the various members of Hitler's staff behaved.' - Jo Brand, Socialist History