Comedy

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250371331Author John WatersFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908340061Author Jane KillickFormat PaperbackPage Count 348Imprint Elly BooksPublisher Elly BooksWeight(grams) 512gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm

'This is the kind of book that troubles grey-suited committees of academic peers. It's too enjoyable. But that, given its subject, is just what it ought to be, and it treats that subject seriously . . . There isn't a "dull" page anywhere in the book.' -...

A popular crowd-pleaser in the late 16th and mid-17th century, the dramatic jig was a short, comic, bawdy musical-drama which included elements of dance, slapstick and disguise. With a cast of ageing cuckolds and young head-strong wives, knavish...

Provides information for aspiring comedians, discussing how to create a routine and hone ideas, working with a comedy buddy, how to develop and polish material, how to get started in the business, and how to get paid.Book InformationISBN...

**Winner of Best Sports Entertainment book at the British Sports Book Awards 2022**'Hard-hitting and hilarious' - James Acaster'Funny, moving and compelling' - Mike CostelloA heart-warming, hilarious true story about fighting and family, based on the...

Eddie Izzard - action transvestite, boy racer and male tomboy - spent the 1990s conquering Britain. As the decade ended, he looked further afield. "Dressed To Kill", his stand-up tour, saw him transport his high heels and off-the-shoulder numbers to New...

Authors Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key build on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award-winning podcast and delve deeper into the world of sketch, helped along with new essays created expressly for the book by comedy greats. The History of Sketch...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610352406Author Gene PerretFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 6mm

The classic BBC TV comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea who battle daily against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges, comes to the stage in these three hilarious episodes. The Deadly Attachment and The Godiva Affair were presented on...

'You're strong, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.'Everything that comes out of Jonathan Van Ness's mouth is a gift from god. He's the man who taught us about hair, self-care and CON-FI-DONCE. The Little Book of Sass is a collection of the most...

'You're strong, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.'Everything that comes out of Jonathan Van Ness's mouth is a gift from god. He's the man who taught us about hair, self-care and CON-FI-DONCE. The Little Book of Sass is a collection of the most...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781502854971Author B K De FabrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

'A heart-warming, joyous and assured debut novel about friendship that put me in mind of Kay Mellor at her funnies' RICHARD HERRING'Takes you inside the minds of a brilliant group of characters at very different stages of life. A gripping, witty, very...

PETROL HONEY features work from the Edinburgh fringe shows (the Yellow Show and the Sky Show) that have earned him cult status and a growing army of fans. PETROL HONEY explores the deeper meaning of the colour yellow, whether Lurpack is available in...

Why Mummy Drinks meets Bridget Jones. The first in the bestselling comedy series. Juliette is a new mother, but life isn't going the way she'd hoped. She doesn't live in a cottage with roses around the door. She doesn't own a rolling pin. And Daisy's...

The incredible Sunday Times bestseller'Essential...A complex blend of overexcited Adrian Mole-like anecdotes mixed with shocking moments of racism and insights into Muslim religious practices' Sunday Times'Authentic, funny and very relatable' - Sayeeda...

A comprehensive look at how comedy evolved across mediums throughout the twentieth century.Americans in the past century have laughed in good times and bad, throughout social, economic, and political upheaval, Prohibition, the Great Depression, two World...

Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it allFirst Lady of Laughs tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635902785Author Jibz CameronFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Semiotext (E)Publisher Semiotext (E)

The Smithsonian Institution and the National Comedy Center hold unparalleled collections of objects that illustrate the vitality and importance of comedy in American life, from 19th century vaudeville, minstrel, and puppet shows to stand-up comedians,...

Stand-up comedy is one of the simplest theatre forms in existence. The comedian stands on a (usually) bare stage, talking straight to the audience in the hope of getting laughs. Yet it has never been more popular, with national scenes developing across...

From Monty Python and Not the Nine O'Clock News to Peep Show, QI and The Great British Bake-Off, alumni of Britain's oldest student sketch comedy troupe have set the tone of cultural eras from the 1960s to today. This book tells the story of the...

A roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from the visionary Second City comedy director Great comedy can feel ineffable-and unlearnable. Debunking the myth that "either you are funny, or you aren't," Libera breaks the magic of comedy down into an...

Carlo Boso is one of the foremost exponents of Commedia dell'Arte in the contemporary performance world, having trained generations of young actors in its history, techniques and performance. Staying true to - and promoting renewed awareness of - the...

The Black Pack: Comedy, Race & Resistance is the first book to chronicle the untold history behind the iconic collaborations between a legendary group of comedians-Eddie Murphy, Paul Mooney, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend, and Arsenio Hall-who...

Alternative Comedy Now and Then: Critical Perspectives is the first academic collection focusing on the history and legacy of the alternative comedy movement in Britain that began in 1979 and continues to influence contemporary stand-up comedy. The...

Horror films strive to make audiences scream, but they also garner plenty of laughs. In fact, there is a long tradition of horror directors who are fluent in humor, from James Whale to John Landis to Jordan Peele. So how might horror and humor overlap...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780573113765Author Eric ChappellFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Samuel French LtdPublisher Samuel French Ltd

Comedy has always been one of the most high-profile, glamorous and potentially lucrative markets for scriptwriters, but it is also perceived as one of the hardest. In the fourth edition of this highly regarded handbook, John Byrne breaks down the basics...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780573090363Author Michael KilgarriffFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Samuel French LtdPublisher Samuel French Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909526839Author Tony NourmandFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Reel Art PressPublisher Reel Art Press

Ground-breaking in its departure from its predecessors, When Harry Met Sally (1989) established classic romantic comedy themes and tropes still being employed today. Placing the film in its historical, social and generic contexts, Tamar Jeffers-McDonald...

The story of the legendary comedian Tony Hancock in words, pictures, and not without a few interruptions from The Lad Himself, who proves a little infuriated at how his story is told... as those who know and love his work would fully expect!When he...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914473135Author Evie AlexanderFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint Emlin PressPublisher Emlin PressSeries Evie and Kelly's Holiday Disasters

Merchant-Ivory: Interviews gathers together for the first time interviews made over the past five decades with director James Ivory (b. 1928), producer Ismail Merchant (1936-2005), and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (b. 1927). Beginning with their...

Do you know how to pronounce turbot? Is it lemon or lime in a gin and tonic? What do you wear to a barbecue? Is it ever okay to shop in Lidl? Reggie has all the answers to help you climb the social ladder. A beautifully spoken billionaire, Reggie...

If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to write comedy, we suggest you keep moving. You still have time to pick up a copy of Writing Big Yucks for Big Bucks before the store closes. However, if you want to understand the bigger picture --...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497408401Author Rob NormanFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523834402Author Tom BackhouseFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...