Monkey Business

Monkey Business: 72 Aspects of the Monkey in Ourselves is a vintage visual humor publication that uses expressive black-and-white photography to deliver witty commentary on human nature. By pairing detailed primate portraits with candid, relatable captions, the book creates an amusing satirical look at social interactions, personality traits, and daily life.

• Cover Design & Features: The front cover consists of a bold red header with white serif typography reading "MONKEY BUSINESS" and the subtitle "72 ASPECTS OF THE MONKEY IN OURSELVES".

• Central Photography: Features a large monochrome photograph of a young primate with wild, expressive fur,accompanied by a speech-bubble caption in the bottom right corner reading: "I'm sorry you find me a bore, Herbert".

• Concept & Style: The collection brings together 72 unique photographic studies that humorously mirror human emotions, awkward social moments, and character archetypes, making it a unique mid-century gift book and comedy reference.