Stephen K Amos: I Used To Say My Mother Was Shirley Bassey
20/09/2012 … Stephen K Amos’s literary debut is, unsurprisingly, written with the same light touch as his crowd-pleasing stand-up.
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.
Thu 20 September 2012
Mon 30 July 2012
This Is A Book by Demetri Martin
30/07/2012 … If you’re already aware of Demetri Martin’s work as the hipsters’ favourite comedian, this is exactly the book you would expect him to write.
Tue 29 May 2012
You Are Nothing by Robert Wringham
29/05/2012 … For many, Cluub Zarathrusta holds a unique, legendary status in the history of cult comedy.
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.