What Can Chief Executives Learn From Stand-Up Comedians?
15/06/2009 … Given that most stand-ups couldn’t file their nails, let alone their annual accounts, you might expect this to be the shortest book in the world.
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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.
Mon 15 June 2009
Fri 05 June 2009
My Name Is Daphne Fairfax
05/06/2009 … Arthur Smith’s been a comedian, binman, playwright, Parisian bohemian, unofficial tour guide, Radio 4 presenter, TV host, failed punk singer and mayor of Balham…
Fri 01 May 2009
Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor In The 21st Century
01/05/2009 … It is hard to overstate the influence Jewish people have had on modern comedy The second-generation immigrants who became Borscht Belt tummlers pretty much invented…
Fri 03 April 2009
Mon 02 February 2009
Mon 05 January 2009
Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story
05/01/2009 … Any talented celebrity who dies young is likely to be remembered with fondness – especially those who found fame bringing laughter.
Mon 29 December 2008
Book review: Tony Hancock, The Definitve Biography
29/12/2008 … Perfectly fitting the enduring ‘tears of a clown’ archetype, the morbid tragedy of Tony Hancock’s life holds endless fascination for biographers.
Tue 23 December 2008
Last-minute stocking stuffers
Round-up of a few Christmas comedy books
23/12/2008 … Gavin & Stacey: From Barry To BillericayA well put-together tie-in to the hit of the moment from original writers James Corden and Ruth Jones, this is presented…