Eric Morecambe: Lost And Found, by Gary Morecambe
26/10/2012 … 'I wrote in an earlier book about my father that it would be my last written work about Eric Morecambe,' says Gary in the introduction to this, his fifth tome about…
Latest 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 26 October 2012
Fri 05 October 2012
Mack The Life by Lee Mack
05/10/2012 … One thing that strikes you about reading Lee Mack’s autobiography is how ordinary he is.
Thu 20 September 2012
Stephen K Amos: I Used To Say My Mother Was Shirley Bassey
20/09/2012 … Stephen K Amos’s literary debut is, unsurprisingly, written with the same light touch as his crowd-pleasing stand-up.
Mon 30 July 2012
This Is A Book by Demetri Martin
30/07/2012 … If you’re already aware of Demetri Martin’s work as the hipsters’ favourite comedian, this is exactly the book you would expect him to write.
Tue 29 May 2012
You Are Nothing by Robert Wringham
29/05/2012 … For many, Cluub Zarathrusta holds a unique, legendary status in the history of cult comedy.
Fri 04 May 2012
The Humorist, by Russell Kane
04/05/2012 … It’s probably fair to say that comedy critics are not top of Russell Kane’s Christmas card list, judging by the odious lead character in his debut novel.
Tue 03 April 2012
Writing Comedy, by John Byrne
03/04/2012 … John Byrne must be doing something right, as this is the fourth edition of his guidebook Writing Comedy since its original 1999 publication.
Mon 26 March 2012
The Edinburgh Fringe Survival Guide, by Mark Fisher
26/03/2012 … Every so often, some regimental old Tory will bark out a call for the return of National Service, arguing that the best way to instill great character in the feckless…