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She's So Funny: 1,768 of The Best Jokes from Women Comedians
Judy Brown
With 1,768 of the best jokes from Phyllis Diller, Margaret Cho, Whoopie Goldberg,
Janeane Garofalo, Caroline Rhea, and more, She's So Funny is the first
comprehensive roundup of hilarious observations and vintage bits from female
stand-ups. This book delivers the goods from the top women comedians of the last
fifty years and offers
countless hours of laughter. Softcover, 327 pp. $15.95.
The Little Big Book of Laughter
Katrina Fried & Lena Tabori
This side-splitting collection of humor is chock full of all the best jokes,
gags, puns, humor essays, comic verse, one-liners, pranks, riddles, and much
more. The
Little Big Book of Laughter offers something for everyone and is illustrated
with vintage whimsical art. Hardcover, 352 pp. $38.95.
What Are You Laughing At
How to Write Funny Screenplays, Stories & More
Brad Schreiber
What Are You Laughing At is the definitive book on how to "write funny",
and the first to compare writing comedic screenplays with fiction and nonfiction
in all forms. Using the principles described in this informative and entertaining
book, you'll be well on your way to writing hilarious dialogue and scenarios
for
television, movies, and the stage. Softcover, 278 pp. $29.95.
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Spike:
An Intimate Memoir
Norma Farnes
In this frank, affectionate account, Spike Milligan's personal assistant (and
eventual agent and manager) of nearly 36 years combines a mass of wonderful anecdotes
with an insider's knowledge of Spike and his circle. The result is a moving portrait
of her dearest friend: an honest, understanding and detailed account of one of
the most
complicated and human comedians of our time. Hardcover, 366 pp. $48.95.
Bravemouth: Living with Billy Connolly
Pamela Stephenson
Witty, insightful and intimate, Pamela Stephenson's frank and funny
portrayal of an epically eventful year with her husband Billy Connolly,
draws the reader into two very different worlds: hers of international
sexology and the serious psychology of humorists, his of incontinence
pants, being married to a shrink, and the finer points of banjo playing.
Hardcover, 241 pp. $39.95.
The Funny Thing Is...
Ellen Degeneres
In this hilarious follow-up to her bestseller My Point . . .
and I Do Have
One, Ellen Degeneres provides a worthy sequel of comic essays and humourous
observations.
Hardcover, 177 pp. $34.50.
Whose Improv is it Anyway? Beyond Second City
Amy E. Seham
This inside look at the evolution of improv-comedy in Chicago reveals the struggles,
the laughter, and the ideals of mutual support, freedom, and openness that have
inspired
many performers. Drawing on the experiences of working improvisers, Whose
Improv
is it Anyway? provides a never-before-published account of developments beyond
Second City's mainstream approach to the genre. Softcover, 258 pp. $33.95.
The Death of Comedy
Erich Segal
In a grand tour of comic theatre over the centuries, Erich Segal
traces the evolution of the classical form from its early orgins to
the Theater of the Absurd. With fitting wit, profound erudition lightly
worn, and instructive examples from the mildly amusing to the uproarious,
this book fully illustrates comedy's glorious life cycle from its first
breath right up to its death. Softcover, 589 pp. $36.95.
The Sad Comedy of El'dar Riazanov: An Introduction to Russia's Most Popular Filmmaker
David MacFadyen
Russia's funniest and most popular films are the work of El'dar Riazonov, a director
whose light, lyrical tales of love lost and found have garnered audiences of
over
one hundred million. In The Sad Comedy of El'dar Riazanov, David MacFadyen
investigates what made Riazanov's films so wildly popular and what -- if any
-- relationship that popularity had to Soviet policy. Softcover, 283 pp. $29.95.
Sketch-O-Frenia
John Dressler & Lawrence Phillis
These 50 comedy sketches are all winning satires of everyday life. Each is ideal
for the stage, television or film. An essential resource for schools, libraries,
and theatre repertory groups. Softcover, 251 pp. $31.95.
Cassell's Humorous Quotations
Nigel Rees
This is the biggest, best and funniest collection of humorous quotations
on the market. Blending classic quotes from Oscar Wilde, Dorothy Parker
and Groucho Marks with more modern exponents of the bon mot, such as
Stephen Fry and Woody Allen, this is a perfect gift book. Softcover,
912 pp. $19.95.
Tragically I was an Only Twin
The Complete Peter Cook
Peter Cook
For his many friends and fans, Peter Cook was quite simply the funniest man they'd
ever encountered. Not simply a performer of comedy, Cook was also a prolific
writer, penning countless outrageous sketches and hilarious articles. Now, for
the first time, are all of his writing, both published and unpublished, in this
single definitive collection of the wit, humour and genius of Peter Cook. Softcover,
429 pp. $21.95.
Jokes to Go
1,386 of the Funniest Bits from the Best Comedians
Judy Brown
Judy Brown has collected the funniest quips and observations from
the country's top comedians and catalogued them alphabetically by subject
for easy consumption. Featuring jokes by Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Conan
O'Brian, Jimmy Fallon, Woody Allen, Bob Hope, Jerry Seinfeld, George
Carlin, and several others. Softcover, 270 pp. $16.95.
Thurber Country
James Thurber
First published in 1949, Thurber Country remains a benchmark of satirical writing.
Now, in this Simon & Schuster Classic Edition, is the original book, with
a new
introduction by Lillian Ross. Hardcover, 276 pp. $39.50.
Writing the Comedy Film
Stuart Voytilla/Scott Petri
This book takes you into the world of comedy, and helps you discover
the essential elements in writing for comedy. Using concise examples
from the masters of the
trade -- from Preston Sturges to the Farrelly Brothers -- Voytilla and Petri
show you how to apply the time-proven "tenets of laughter" to your
comedy screenplay. Softcover 213 pp. $23.95.
Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950's and 1960's
Gerald Nachman
The comedians of the 50's and 60's were a totally different breed of performer
from any that came before or after. Taken together, comics such as Lenny Bruce, Dick
Gregory, Woody Allen, Mort Sahl, Phyllis Diller, Steve Allen, and several others,
formed a new school of vigorous and socially aware performers. Seriously Funny
is at once a dazzling cultural history and a joyous celebration of an extraordinary
era in American comedy. Hardcover, 659 pp. $44.95.
The Simpsons: Beyond Forever
Matt Groening
Go Beyond Forever with "The Simpsons" for more couch gags, chalkboards,
episode plots, guest stars, show highlights, Homerisms, memorable quotes, "Itchy
and Scratchy" cartoons, musical moments, as well as all the things that you
may have missed from Seasons 11 and 12. Softcover, 127 pp. $20.95.
The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Ned Sherrin
Dazzingly entertaining, this new edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous
Quotations contains over 5,000 quotations hand-picked by the writer and broadcaster
Ned Sherrin. From sharp one-liners to witty quips, herein you will find quotations
from classic humorists covering every topic imaginable. An ideal comedy reference
tool. Softcover, 512 pp., $34.50.
The Malcontents: The Best Bitter, Cynical, and Satirical Writing in the World
Joe Queenan
A celebration of cynicism! For this acerbic anthology, satirist Joe Queenan has selected
the definitive collection of the world's best literary satire. Global in scope, this
compendium features works from Mark Twain, Voltaire, Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, and
Moliere among others. All told, The Malcontents is an essential volume for
literature lovers, fledgling writers, and anyone who takes their humour black. Hardcover,
1051 pp. $45.00.
The Haunted Smile
The Story of Jewish Comedians in America
Lawrence J. Epstein
The Mark Brothers, Jack Benny, Joan Rivers, Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Mel
Brooks, Alan King, Woody Allen, Lenny Bruce, and Jerry Seinfeld are just a few of
the Jewish-Americans who have entered the canon of great comedians. Bringing together
biographical sketches and sample routines from the very best Jewish-American comedians,
author Lawrence J. Epstein offers us a deep and subtle understanding of how Jewish
culture and American openness gave birth to a new style of entertainment. Softcover,
356 pp., $23.00.
On Humour
Simon Critchley
On Humour is a fascinating, beautifully written and funny book on what humour
can tell us about being human. From antiquity to modernity, and drawing on work from
a vast range of authors, Simon Critchley turns the comical inside out to reveal some
delectable insights about what we find funny. Softcover, $19.95.
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