
2006 Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Fri 22 September 2006



The Club That Changed Comedy, by William Cook
22/09/2006 … Without The Comedy Store, the most famous stand-up venue in the country, would we have the live circuit we have today?The answer, of course, is yes.



Living With Billy Connolly by Pamela Stephenson
22/09/2006 … In the bestselling biography of her husband, Pamela Stephenson brilliantly charted the Billy Connolly's incredible life from an abused child from the desperately…

Book revew: Attitude: Wanna Make Something Of It?
22/09/2006 … Tony Allen has a unique place in modern stand-up.
Thu 14 September 2006

Book review: Vic Reeves - Me Moir
14/09/2006 … Back in the day, comedians had colourful pasts to mine for their memoirs – if not the extreme emotions of war, there would at least be triumph-against-adversity…