Notable Comedy Books (page 2)

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 >

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 >

NONFICTION

Released: May 6, 2008

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 >

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 >

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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