What I’m Reading: A Wealth of Pigeons

A Wealth of Pigeons is a new book of New Yorker-style cartoons by Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) and actual New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Apparently, despite his long career in stand-up, sketch TV, movies, even novels (and more), Steve has always been impressed or perhaps intimidated by cartoonists, and their ability to capture a funny idea in a single panel.

Thus, in this book, he collaborates with Harry Bliss in an attempt to conquer this final frontier of comedy. I have a coupl...