Format:
xvii, 425 Seiten, 16 ungezählte Seiten :
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Illustrationen ;
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24 cm.
Edition:
First edition
ISBN:
978-0-8021-2568-2
Content:
"Jokes change from generation to generation, but the experience of the stand-up comedian transcends the ages: the striving and struggles, the tragedy and triumph. From the Marx Brothers to Milton Berle, George Carlin to Eddie Murphy, Conan O'Brien to Louis C. K....comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff presents a century of fascinating rebels, forgotten stars, and characters on the precipice of fame in this essential history of American comedy."...Book jacket
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-393) and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-0-8021-9086-4
Language:
English
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