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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.

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Mon 27 November 2006

Thu 16 November 2006

 | by Mike O'Brien, Bruce Dessau

by Mike O'Brien, Bruce Dessau

16/11/2006 … The title The Best Stand-up And Comedy Routines really ought to come with an asterix and the footnote: ‘…provided it was released on Laughing Stock.

Mon 13 November 2006

Mon 06 November 2006

Mon 30 October 2006

 | by Julian Hall

by Julian Hall

30/10/2006 … The best way to describe The Rough Guide to Cult British Comedy is that it’s kind of like Chortle - but in book form.

Sun 22 October 2006

Fri 13 October 2006

Sat 23 September 2006

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