You Are Nothing by Robert Wringham
29/05/2012 … For many, Cluub Zarathrusta holds a unique, legendary status in the history of cult comedy.
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.
Tue 29 May 2012
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…
Fri 03 February 2012
Des Bishop: My Dad Was Nearly James Bond
03/02/2012 … Though it was briefly something of a fashion, it must be slightly strange for a comedian to perform a stand-up show about the death of their father.
Mon 19 December 2011
Christmas stocking fillers
19/12/2011 … Every Christmas, bookstores are awash with ‘humour’ titles – stocking-stuffers that range from the witty to the dire.
Fri 25 November 2011
Rob Brydon, Small Man In A Book
25/11/2011 … It’s rather unfortunate for Rob Brydon that his sparring partner from The Trip, Steve Coogan, released the magnificent Alan Partridge memoirs at the same time…
Fri 04 November 2011
I, Partridge, by Alan Partridge
04/11/2011 … Few can have seen Alan Gordon Partridge and thought, ‘Who is this man, and how on earth did he get on my TV?’ Well now, thanks to his autobiography I, Partridge,…