Is Sex Necessary Author:James Thurber & E.B. White From Google Books but edited to be true of this 1957 edition: — The first book of prose published by either James Thurber or E. B. White, "Is Sex Necessary?" combines the humor and genius of both authors to examine those great mysteries of life -- romance, love, and marriage. A masterpiece of drollery, ... stands the test of time with its sidespl... more »itting spoof of men, women, and psychologists; [numerous]funny illustrations by Thurber.« less