Raffles Holmes & Company

The biography highlights John Kendrick Bangs as a multifaceted American author and humorist, born in Yonkers, New York. His early education at Columbia College fostered his literary talents, leading him to edit the college's magazine and contribute to humor publications. After earning a degree in Political Science, he briefly attended law school before pivoting to a career in journalism as Associate Editor of Life. His contributions to the magazine and his initial book publications during this time established his reputation in humor and satire.