Comedy 46

The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh. Ever wondered about the average jean colour across ……続きを見る

This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century. This unprecedented look at the history of satire in ……続きを見る

Sure, you might be funny; but looks aren't everything! This guide offers an in-depth look at laughter, humor, and comedy. Do you want to be more humorous? Have you ever watched someone effortlessly ……続きを見る

Que se passerait il si le Pape rencontrait la vierge aujourd'hui ? Qu'une vierge soit reçue, au Vatican, en audience par le Pape, ce n'est pas impossible, mais que cette vierge prétende être la nouv……続きを見る

Cracking Up on April Fools Volume 1 is an ultimatе collеction of hilarious April Fool jokеs, stand-up comеdy, short storiеs, and witty cartoon illustrations that will make you laugh out loud. This b……続きを見る

This definitive history brings Chicago's celebrated theater and comedy scenes to life with stories from some of its biggest stars spanning sixty-five years. Chicago is a bona fide theater town, burs……続きを見る

"A guidebook to the world of professional humoring . . . Randazzo pulls off the rare trick of being funny while discussing comedy." ーMichael Ian Black, The New York Times Book Review It takes guts ……続きを見る

This book develops a model to examine the language of humour, which is multimodal and accounts for the possibility of transmutation of humour as it is performed through editorial cartoons. By transm……続きを見る

"Funny [and] fascinating . . . If you're a comedy nerd you'll love this book." ー Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, National Post, and Splitsider Based on over……続きを見る

"A psychologically nuanced, tough-minded portrait" of the New York filmmaker and his relationships with Mia Farrow and Soon-Yi Previn ( Publishers Weekly). Writer, director, actor, humorist. Woody A……続きを見る

A "fun and colorful" biography of the accordion-toting comedy legendーwith rare photos, lyrics, lists, tweets, and more from Al himself ( Publishers Weekly). The undisputed king of pop-culture parod……続きを見る

"A gorgeous scrapbook of the late icon's lifeーfeaturing clippings, letters, and dozens of finely honed quips from her famous-joke files." ー Vanity Fair Joan Rivers is an enduring icon of the twent……続きを見る

Ben is having a very good year. It just doesn't happen to be the current one. Invited to coffee by Angie, his best mate's wife, Ben's life ... lives ... are about to be turned upside down. And not j……続きを見る

"A totally engaging read [and] a fascinating look at the diversity and range of female comics . . . by an author who herself obviously has a sense of humor." ーJoanna E. Rapf, coeditor of The Blackw……続きを見る

Examining humor in depictions of the Civil War from the war years to the present, this review covers a wide range of literature, film and television in historical context. Wartime humor served as a ……続きを見る

In "Monarchs of Minstrelsy, from 'Daddy' Rice to Date," Edw. Le Roy Rice embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the minstrel tradition that shaped American popular entertainment. This seminal wor……続きを見る

"An illustrated history of good old-fashioned entertainment from names like Tessie O'Shea, George Formby, and the early days of Bruce Forsyth." ー Yours As one of the richest sources of diversion fo……続きを見る

Famous for his portrayal of the iconic hardman Grant Mitchell and as the presenter of various documentaries exploring the most dangerous people and places on the planet, BAFTA-winning actor Ross Kem……続きを見る

"An overview of Chicago's comedic legacy, from its early days . . . to its present day position as a breeding ground for some of comedy's biggest names" ( Gapers Block). Famous for being a city of b……続きを見る

Stand-Up Comedy - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: Make People Laugh, Body Language and Assertiveness. MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH: 7 Easy Steps to Master Being Funny, Conversational Humor, Improv Stand……続きを見る

Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the ……続きを見る

This exhaustive work on flatulence breaks new wind on every aspect of abdominal gas in popular culture. A definitive taxonomy of farts details the characteristics of each variety, including barking ……続きを見る

The Art of Dying: 21st Century Depictions of Death and Dying examines how contemporary media platforms are used to produce creative accounts, responses and reflections on the course of dying, death ……続きを見る

Susan Koppelman Award Winner: "A juicy read for those who love the many ways female comics use their art to question the patriarchy." ー Bust Amy Schumer, Samantha Bee, Mindy Kaling, Melissa McCarth……続きを見る

Rosie Taravella's "Let's Put on a Show" offers a retrospective collection of her plays from the 1990s, a testament to her unique talent for character-driven humor and truthful narratives. The anthol……続きを見る

Kenergy. The word on everybody's lips. But what actually is Kenergy? And how can you unlock your own Kenergy from within? Kenergy is main-side-kick-character energy. It's carrying someone's purse li……続きを見る

‘Joyfully absurd and hilarious.’ ADAM KAY 'One of the funniest things I’ve ever read. It is brilliant.' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN Here before you is Joe Wilkinson's brilliantly absurd and utterly fictional ……続きを見る

A funny, flexible fairy tale comedy with something for everyone! It's bedtime bedlam when a washed up clown tries to sell three unruly princesses on something other than their fairy tale favorites. ……続きを見る

Looking for a large cast comedy play script with plenty of female roles for your next festival or drama competition? The Fourth Orange is a zany fairy tale mash-up with a modern citrus twist! There ……続きを見る

From the moment she uttered her first “boop-oop-a-doop!” in 1930, Betty Boop secured her place in history and in the hearts of countless fans. Whether spreading joy during the Depression, thwarting ……続きを見る