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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 21, 2010
EARTH (THE BOOK): A VISITOR'S GUIDE TO THE HUMAN RACE
by Jon Stewart, The Writers of The Daily Show
"The legions of readers of America will know exactly what they're in for--and readers of whatever stripe, save those who are fans of McDonald's and Satan, are likely to enjoy this one."
A goofy guide to our planet, with literate ironist Stewart (America: The Book, 2004) at the helm. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
ANOTHER FINE MESS: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN FILM COMEDY
by Saul Austerlitz
"An enthusiastic, well-observed, fresh look at old favorites that makes a compelling case for the genius of American film comedy."
An affectionate chronicle of a century of laughs from the silver screen. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: May 6, 2008
Kirkus Star THE CHRIS FARLEY SHOW: A BIOGRAPHY IN THREE ACTS
edited by Tom Farley Jr., Tanner Colby
"Essential for Farley and SNL fans, and a sterling example of oral biography--well-structured, consistently engaging and simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking."
Family, friends and colleagues remember the late Saturday Night Live star. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2008
LITTLE THINGS: A MEMOIR IN SLICES
by Jeffrey Brown
"Unprepossessing but also winning snapshots of varying (non)importance from an unremarkable life that pretends to be nothing but. Could easily appeal to those new to the genre."
More autobiographical sketches, in no particular order, from Chicago graphic artist Brown (Cat Getting out of a Bag and Other Observations, 2007, etc.). Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 20, 2007
BORN STANDING UP: A COMIC’S LIFE
by Steve Martin
"Heartfelt and very, very funny."
A charming memoir tracking what the great comic characterizes as his "war years." Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2007
I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!)
by Stephen Colbert
"The answer, therefore, is yes, take Colbert seriously. Like a heart attack. Or like Lenny Bruce."
The fabulously fatuous father of "truthiness" and other neocon mantras expands his media icon with the obligatory book--and, read in the proper spirit, it's a lot of fun. Read full book review >