Recent Books
June 2011 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, 78b South Ealing Road, London, W5 4QB.
Sat 25 June 2011
Funny People by Roy Smiles
Book review by Steve Bennett
25/06/2011 … In the Happy Families of life, what else could Mr Smiles be, other than a comedy writer? Briefly in a double-act called Smiles and Kemp, Roy has forged a much more successful career writing plays about comic greats, including Pythonesque, Ying Tong: A Walk With The Goons and Schmucks, about Jewish stand-ups.
Wed 15 June 2011
Stand Up And Deliver by Andy Kind
Book review by Steve Bennett
15/06/2011 … There are, undoubtedly books around on the experiences of being a comedian that are more emotive, or more inspirational than Andy Kind’s.
Mon 13 June 2011
Dave Gorman vs The Rest Of The World
Book review by Steve Bennett
13/06/2011 … Dave Gorman’s books follow a fairly well-established pattern now.
Thu 09 June 2011
Life Of (Brian) Jesus, by Julian Doyle
Book review by Steve Bennett
09/06/2011 … It’s not often we review an alterative religious tract on the pages of Chortle.
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