Comedy And Error, by Simon Day
26/07/2011 … Let’s start with my prejudices: I’ve never been a massive fan of Simon Day’s work.
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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.
Tue 26 July 2011
Sat 25 June 2011
Funny People by Roy Smiles
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…
Wed 15 June 2011
Stand Up And Deliver by Andy Kind
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
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
09/06/2011 … It’s not often we review an alterative religious tract on the pages of Chortle.
Tue 26 April 2011
Extreme Rambling by Mark Thomas
26/04/2011 … There is probably no shortage of powerful people who have wished professional irritant Mark Thomas would just take a hike.
Mon 28 February 2011
The Serious Guide To Joke Writing, by Sally Holloway
28/02/2011 … Sally Holloway’s new guide to joke-writing is a slightly depressing affair.
Wed 05 January 2011
Him Off The Viz by Simon Donald
05/01/2011 … Ever read Johnny Fartpants in Viz and thought: I’d really like to know the full life story of the man who drew those magnificent guffs?No, of course you haven’t.