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Comedy

Why Is That So Funny?Why Is That So Funny?
John Wright
Why Is That So Funny? starts with a discussion of the various types of laughter that can be provoked by performance. It then presents graduated sequences of over a hundred games and exercises devised to demonstrate and investigate the whole range of comic possibilities open to a performer and to test every assertion made. Softcover, 334 pp. $24.95.


Vaudeville HumorVaudeville Humor: The Collected Jokes, Routines , and Skits of Ed Lowry

Edited by Paul Levitt
This book contains vaudeville skits, jokes, and routines from the first three decades of the twentieth century originally compiled by comedian Ed Lowry, revised in this edition by Paul Levitt. Although occasionally found in bits and pieces in anthologies and in some period dramatic comedies, vaudeville humor has never before been available in one collection. Softcover, 463 pp. $22.50.


Funny You Should Say ThatFunny You Should Say That

Edited by Andrew Martin
In this handbook, the lines we all wish we could have said are arranged thematically and cover all aspects of life. Within each theme, the quotations are place chronologically, providing a real sense of the development of the thoughts about each subject - as well as seeing how jokes evolve over the years and, in somem cases, who "borrowed" from whom. This book is a browser's delight, and should be enjoyed at leisure. Softcover, 510 pp. $22.50.


Man Walks Into a BarMan Walks Into a Bar

Stephen Arnott
Packed full of thousands of jokes and alphabetically organized into hundreds of topics from accountants to zebras, this book offers you a massive collection of over-the-top jokes that will have everyone laughing out loud. Softcover, 477 pp. $18.50.


Born Standing Up Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life

Steve Martin
Steve Martin is and always has been a writer. In this subtly intimate memoir, Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. While telling his story he also paints a vivid portrait of his times from “free love “ to the Vietnam war and student protests. Whether as a performer, actor or writer, Martin’s memoir reveals the unique qualities that have inspired his creativity. Illustrated with over forty photos from his personal collection. Hardcover, $26.99, also on CD $34.99. Coming in November.


America: Teacher's EditionAmerica: Teacher's Edition
A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction

Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin & David Javerbaum
From the authors: Two years ago, America (The Book) exploded onto the textbook scene with a force not felt since 1996's Financial Calculus: An Introduction to Derivative Pricing. Having labored long and hard on what we'd affectionately come to call "Project Joyless Albatross", we were gratified to see our work find an audience. Yet the book's success should not be measured by its sales. We told ourselves early on: If our book inspired even one young man or woman to enter public service, it would be a dismal failure. By that standard, America has triumphed beyond our wildest dreams. Softcover, 227 pp. $19.99.


Only JokingOnly Joking
Jimmy Carr & Lucy Greeves
A seriously funny exploration of the world's most amusing subject: Jokes. Why do we laugh? Why is it that women have such a hard time remembering punch lines? And why did the chicken cross the road? In Only Joking, star comedian (and host of TV's Distraction) Jimmy Carr and Lucy Greeves probe these questions and more as they take an in-depth look at humor through its purest verbal form, the joke. Packed with comedic insight and quips from comic geniuses such as Sigmund Freud, Steve Martin, and Sarah Silverman, Only Joking is a rollicking analysis of why joking will always be close to the human heart--and an irresistible exploration of humor that makes clear why we need a good laugh now more than ever. Hardcover, 300 pp. $30.00.

 You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a SitcomYou're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom
Phil Rosenthal
In You're Lucky You're Funny, Phil Rosenthal, the creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of a number-one smash hit sitcom. Based on Ray Romano's actual life, the show also took much of its material from Phil's equally, and hysterically disfunctional family characters and experiences. Despite a few missteps and setbacks, thanks to the support of David Letterman and a fortunate and fruitful meeting with Ray Romano, Raymond was conceived, and the rest, as we all know, is history. Besides being one of the funniest books ever written about television, You're Lucky You're Funny is one of the most illuminating. For anyone who loves comedy, for the millions of devoted fans of Everybody Loves Raymond, and for all the aspiring writers who are edging their way into Hollywood, You're Lucky You're Funny will be a gift and an inspiration. Hardcover, 243 pp. $32.50.


The Best British Stand-Up Comedy and RoutinesThe Best British Stand-Up Comedy and Routines

Mike O'Brien
The artists and routines that revolutionized the world of comedy. Over thirty exclusive transcripts reveal the secrets of comedy groundbreakers including Monty Python's all-time smash-hit The Parrot Sketch; Eddie Izzard's own bizarre world in Cats and Dogs; Pete & Dud sending up British stiff upper lips in The Psychiatrist; Rowan Atkinson's tight-lipped Schoolmaster; Arnold Brown revealing The Secret of Comedy; Steve Coogan's chain-smoking, masturbating alter-ego Paul Calf; Mark Thomas on waging war on concepts - his War on Terror; Lenny Henry's Brixton wide-boy Delbert Wilkins, and Bill Hicks, the late American comedy supremo, on Pornography. Softcover, 304 pp. $24.95.


I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight Margaret ChoI Have Chosen to Stay and Fight
Margaret Cho

With all her notorious, righteous comic rage, Margaret Cho lays out in no uncertain terms what's wrong, what's right, and what's definitely worth fighting for. Cho has chosen to stay and fight for freedom of expression, gay rights, racial equality, the right to choose, and the right to life--a real life, on your own freethinking, liberty-loving, all-American terms. Cho's is a vehement, principled, and resoundingly funny political agenda, and with this manifesto she encourages us all to go through our warrior rituals now--it's time to get visible, get loud, and get our war on. Softcover, 262 pp. $17.50.


You Say TomatoYou Say Tomato

R.W. Jackson
Whether you're an articulation stickler or (like the rest of us) insecure with pronounciation, R.W. Jackson's You Say Tomato is sure to amuse and inform. With subtle, acerbic repartee, Jackson has created a diabolically funny dictionary of words that, as he gleefully points out, even our highest officials grapple with. Softcover, 249 pp. $17.50.


The Genius of the Jewish JokeThe Genius of the Jewish Joke

Arthur Asa Berger
This book focuses on what is distinctive and unusual about Jewish jokes and Jewish humour. Jewish humour is humour by Jews and about Jews, in whatever medium this humour is found: jokes, riddles, comic definitions, and parodies. In addition to providing amusement, Jewish humour reveals a great deal about Jewish character and culture, and even the human condition. This is an exploration into its distinctiveness, its unique spirit, and its role in Jewish identity. Softcover, 184 pp. $29.95.

Nothing SacredNothing's Sacred
Lewis Black
You've seen him on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart offering up his trademark angry observational humour on everything from politics to pop culture. You've seen his energetic stand-up performances on HBO, Comedy Central, and in venues across the globe. Now, for the first time, Lewis Black translates his volcanic eruptions into book form in Nothing's Sacred, a collection of rants against stupidity and authority, which oftentimes go hand in hand. Softcover, 250 pp. $17.95.

Jokes & Quotes for SpeechesJokes & Quotes for Speeches
'You have to make a speech!' are words you may wish you never hear. It may be for a wedding, a business lunch, an informal group, the Parent-teacher Association, a school speech day, or an informal family celebration. But have no fear. Whatever you experience, and despite what you may think, speechmaking can be fun and this book is here to help you. Softcover, 96 pp.

 

The Eight Characters of ComedyThe Eight Characters of Comedy
A Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing

Scott Sedita
This is a 'how-to' guide for actors and writers who want to break into the world of situation comedy. Renowned acting coach Scott Sedita will teach you how to break down a comedy script, identify different types of jokes and deliver them with comedic precision. You will learn about sitcom history, specific sitcom auditioning techniques and how to market yourself in this competitive industry. Softcover, 243 pp. $25.95.

The Art of the Laugh: A Handbook for Sketch Writers, Actors, and Directors The Art of the Laugh: A Handbook for Sketch Writers, Actors, and Directors
John Sweeney
Improvisation is a powerful tool for all theatre professionals; when it works, it is undeniably effective as a source of creative energy. Based on the traditions of the Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre, this is a guide to comedy writing and improvisation. These secrets, which have been with the Theatre throughout its long existence (since 1958), are applicable for any sketch writer, playwright, actor, director, or theatre administrator. Includes a CD-ROM, with scripts and videos. Softcover, 149 pp. $34.95.

Me FunnyMe Funny
Drew Hayden Taylor
For this book, Drew Hayden Taylor has invited a stellar cast of writers from a variety of fields to take a look at what makes Aboriginal humour tick. Their irreverent, insightful and often hilarious contributions examine the use of humour in areas as diverse as stand-up comedy, fiction, visual art, drama, performance, traditional storytelling and education. Softcover, 191 pp. $22.95.

The Rough Guide to Comedy MoviesThe Rough Guide to Comedy Movies
Bob McCabe
Cracking open a whole barrel-load of movie mirth, The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies gives you the ultimate lowdown on laughter in the cinema, from Airplane! to Withnail and I, and from John Belushi to Billy Wilder. Sections include: the comedy story, the comedy canon, comedy movie icons, comedy teamwork, and international comedy. Softcover, 303 pp. $21.99.

The Comedy ThesaurusThe Comedy Thesaurus
Judy Brown
Here are more than three thousand quotations from the funniest people on the planet -- everyone from Bernie Mac, Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld to Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Conan O'Brien, Dave Chappelle, and Dennis Miller. Arranged A to Z by subject, this is the ultimate resource for anyone who loves a good joke. Softcover, 480 pp. $22.95.


Comedy Writing SecretsComedy Writing Secrets
Second Edition
Mel Helitzer
With Comedy Writing Secrets you can master the fundamentals of humour writing and turn your comedic talent into a well-paying pursuit. This book will provide you with humour writing exercises to punch up your jokes, extra information on writing for sitcoms and stand-up, comedic brainstorming techniques, and tips for writing humour for specific markets. Softcover, 342 pp. $24.99.

222 Comedy Monologues 2 Minutes and Under222 Comedy Monologues 2 Minutes and Under
Irene Zeigler Aston & John Capecci
This is the best collection available for the actor who is looking for a comedic monologue. Situational humour, word play, absurdity, and surrealism are all represented in a diverse assortment of plays -- from classical to contemporary works -- for male and female actors. Softcover, 313 pp. $27.95.

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Funny BusinessFunny Business
Helaine Becker
There's no business like funny business when Helaine Becker is at the helm. Hot on the heels of the good-time-for-all, smash hit Boredom Blasters, Funny Business serves up another barrel of laughs. This book is full of seriously funny jokes, activities, and games, so hold onto your hats and let the hilarity begin. Softcover, 160 pp. $12.95.

Comedy FAQs and AnswersComedy FAQs and Answers: How the Stand-up Biz Really Works
Dave Schwensen
Here is the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in the world of stand-up comedy. Some of the biggest comics in the business -- including Dave Attell, Lewis Black, Brett Butler, George Carlin, Margaret Cho, Mark Curry, Jeff Foxworthy, Richard Jeni, Ray Romano, George Wallace and Weird Al Yankovic -- share the lessons they learned the hard way, while club owners, talent executives, and publicists reveal what goes on behind-the-scenes and what it takes to succeed in the serious business of making people laugh. Softcover, 207 pp. $26.95.

Writing ComedyWriting Comedy
Third Edition
John Byrne
This book contains a wealth of practical advice both on how to get your career off the ground and how to keep it there. Whether you are writing routines, sketches, sitcoms or comedy for print, this book will encourage, inform and inspire you. This updated edition looks at all the latest markets for comedy writers, with new material on writing The Office style docu-comedies, writing for children's TV, and even how to try out your own jokes in stand-up comedy routines. Softcover, 168 pp. $29.95.

The Second City Almanac of ImprovisationThe Second City Almanac of Improvisation
Anne Libera
In The Second City Almanac of Improvisation, Anne Libera collects the diverse ideas, viewpoints, and memories of a vast array of teachers, actors, and directors who all got their start at the legendary comedy theatre. Libera puts each essay in context to give readers an understanding of how The Second City method of improv-based comedy has become the industry standard. Softcover, 196 pp. $41.95.

America (The Book)America (The Book)
Jon Stewart & The Daily Show
America (The Book)
is a hilarious spoof of the dry and didactic textbooks that we all had to read in high school. In its nine biting chapters, the lies, the hypocrisies, and the sheer craziness of the world's most powerful country are exposed. This amusing and intelligent book, courtesy of The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, comes at a time when political satire is most needed. Softcover, 240 pp. $34.95.

Made You Laugh! Made You Laugh! The Funniest Moments in Radio, Television, Stand-up, and Movie Comedy
Joe Garner
You'll smile, giggle, chortle, and perhaps even fall out of your seat seat as multimedia historian Joe Garner traces the history of America's funniest moments and greatest laugh artists. In his trademark style, Garner combines wonderful anecdotes and original video-taped interviews with the choiciest clips from radio, television variety shows, sitcoms, stand-up routines, and classic films. With an accompanying DVD, this set is a veritable panoply of laughs that you will return to again and again. Hardcover, 194 pp. $43.95.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy WritingThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing
James Mendrinos
With this Complete Idiot's Guide you''ll learn how to find the funny in everything, connect with an audience, pick the best genre and format for your comedy, edit your work to a sharp edge, sell your work, and much more! Softcover, $25.00. 328 pp.

She's So FunnyShe'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 LaughterThe 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 AtWhat 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.

Spike: An Intimate MemoirSpike: 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.

BravemouthBravemouth: 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...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?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.

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The Death of ComedyThe 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 RiazanovThe 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
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 QuotationsCassell'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 TwinTragically 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 GoJokes 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 CountryThurber 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 FilmWriting 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'sSeriously 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 ForeverThe 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 QuotationsThe 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 WorldThe 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 SmileThe 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 HumourOn 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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A Pocketful of PythonA Pocketful of Python
Terry Gilliam
The Lumberjack Song in German, Python etiquette on meeting a member of the Royal Family and more insanity. Hardcover, 66 pp. $15.50.



 
Monty Python EncyclopediaMonty Python Encyclopedia
Robert Ross
This book includes everything you ever wanted to know about the history and stars of the Monty Python comedy team. Detailed biographies, descriptions of all their work in film, television and radio, and dozens of photographs fill this funny and informative text. The definative A-Z of Britain's most famous comedy export. Hardcover, 288 pp., $45.00.

  
Pride and Promiscuity
Pride and Promiscuity:
The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen
Arielle Eckstut and Dennis Ashton
The discovery that rocked the literary world...for the first time the secret passages cut from Austen's books have been published for all the world to see. You'll never think of Emma quite the same way again...who knew? $17.95.


 
The Clothes They Stood Up InThe Clothes They Stood Up In
Alan Bennett
"The Ransomes had been burgled. 'Robbed,' Mrs. Ransome said.'Burgled,' Mr. Ransome corrected. Premises were burgled; people were robbed. Mr. Ransome was a solicitor by profession and thought words mattered. Though 'burgled' was the wrong word too. Burglars select; they pick; they remove one item and ignore others. There is a limit to what burglars can take: they seldom take easy chairs, for example, and even more rarely settees. These burglars did. They took everything." And so begins this comic fable from one of the UK's most beloved playwrights. With sharp dialogue, "full of jolly, broad and very English humour", and small enough to slip easily into a pocket, this book is a delightful read. $22.95.

Mom's the WordMom's the Word
Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol,
Barbara Pollard, Deborah Williams
Stories, monologues, poetic reflections and revelatory anecdotes about being a mother. $15.95.

 
 


Penguin Dictionary of Jokes
Fred Metcalf, Editor
A treasure trove of thousands of one-liners and jokes, all alphabetized by subject. An excellent humorous reference. Softcover, $18.99.


The Last Laugh: The World of Stand-up Comics
Phil Berger
Revised and updated edition of the 1971 edition. Includes interviews with Sandra Berrnhard, Lenny Bruce, Rita Rudner, Lily Tomlin and more. Softcover, 464 pp. $27.95.


I Almost Killed George Burns!
Andy Nulman
The memoir of Andy Nulman, the CEO of Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. In it he tells how he fought with Steve Allen, was strangled by Jerry Lewis, chased by Bea Arthur and publicly humiliated by Rosanne. Softcover, 208 pp. $18.95.


The Comedy Bible
Judy Carter
Do you think you're funny? Do you want to turn your sense of humor into a career? If the answer is yes, then Judy Carter's The Comedy Bible is for you. The guru to aspiring stand up comics provides the complete scoop on being -- and writing -- funny for money. Written in Carter's unique take no prisoners voice, The Comedy Bible is practical, inspirational and funny. Softcover, 367 pp., $23.00.


The Rant Zone
Dennis Miller
In this fourth installment of his acclaimed Rants series, bestselling author and Award-winning talk show host, Dennis Miller makes hamburger meat out of society's most sacred cows, as only he can. As always, no subject is out-of-bounds. Also available in softcover. Hardcover, 196 pp., $34.95.


Advanced Sex Tips For Girls
Cynthia Heimel
Funny, touching and absolutely real, Advanced Sex Tips is the book, believe it or not, that you'd give to both your mother and your best female friend, no matter how old either is. "She's your best friend, Jewish mother and analyst, with a better sense of humor than the three combined." - USA Today. Hardcover, 222 pp. $35.00.


Comedy is a Man in Trouble
Slapstick in American Movies

Alan Dale
Dale looks at the use of slapstick in film and treats this lowest form of physical humor as the highly demanding, delicately calibrated art that it is. Softcover, 270 pp. $31.95.


Step-by-Step to Stand-Up Comedy
Greg Dean
Dean examines the fundamentals of being funny and offers advice on a range of topics. Softcover, 185 pp. $34.00.


Comic Insights
The Art of Stand-up Comedy

Franklyn Ajaye
Writer/producer/actor/comedian Franklyn Ajaye de-mystifies the art of stand-up comedy with this collection of witty and insightful interviews. These diverse dialogues cover everything from studying other comedians to appearing on television. Comedians interviewed include: Jerry Seinfeld, Rosanne, George Carlin, Sinbad, Bill Maher, Jay Leno, and others. Softcover, 289 pp. $29.50

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