Topper Author:Thorne Smith "For sheer mad hilarity, daring and frankness, America has produced no more amazing writer than Thorne Smith. His books are a constant riot of adventure, with drinks,spooks and sexes mixed generously, and stirred up in a Rabelasian potpourri. — Of all the incredible characters created by Thorne Smith, Topper is perhaps the most memorable and app... more »ealing. First published in 1926, the book has gained in popularity with the years. It and its sequel, "Topper Takes a Trip," have been made into side-splitting motion-pictures starring Cary Grant, Roland Young and Constance Bennett.« less