The Complete Comedy Writer, by Dave Cohen
28/12/2018 … Dave Cohen’s book about comedy writing doesn’t have any of the answers.
2018 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 28 December 2018
Wed 19 December 2018
© UKTV Christmas comedy books 2018
Steve Bennett looks at some of the tie-in tomes...
19/12/2018 … Looking for some last-minute Christmas presents.
Thu 13 December 2018
Sunrise, by Jessie Cave
13/12/2018 … Few stand-up shows end up being transcribed in book form.
Mon 03 December 2018
How To Produce Comedy Bronze by Jon Plowman
03/12/2018 … If Jon Plowman is creating comedy bronze, it doesn’t say much for the other people in that mysterious TV job of producer.
Tue 13 November 2018
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland
13/11/2018 … Billy Connolly loves Scotland – though not enough to actually live there most of the time.
Wed 17 October 2018
I'm A Joke And So Are You, by Robin Ince
17/10/2018 … He’s a curious comedian is Robin Ince, always absorbing one book or another, seeking answers to how everything works.
Mon 08 October 2018
The Guilty Feminist, by Deborah Frances-White
08/10/2018 … I’m a feminist but… I haven’t got a woman to write this review.
Thu 04 October 2018
Best Foot Forward by Adam Hills
04/10/2018 … Adam Hills is surely the most positive man in comedy.