Comedy category: 18107 books

One enormous diamond Six incompetent crooks And a snoozing security guard What could possibly go right? Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier Award-winning Best New Comedy The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong,...

Cake baker, cat lover, agony aunt - she’s one of the country’s brightest new comedy talents. But who is the real Sarah Millican? For the first time, journalist Tina Campanella gives you the full story of the British Comedy Award winner’s astonishing rise to fame… After her husband unexpectedly...

Women in comedy have traditionally been pegged as either "pretty" or "funny." Attractive actresses with good comic timing such as Katherine Hepburn, Lucille Ball, and Julia Roberts have always gotten plum roles as the heroines of romantic comedies and television sitcoms. But fewer women who write and...

Comedy of Doom is a collection of essays, parodies, and true stories covering every major topic in geek culture. Including smart, funny takes on video games, Star Wars, vampires, Doctor Who, Jane Austen, a complete guide to emotional preparation for the zombie apocalypse, instructions for the new sport called Competitive Hugging, and more.

Nobody needs a toaster. Except Tammy Tugwell, a savvy toaster shrink who should have known better. Posing as a rival colleague is bad enough, but accidentally losing Will, the fraudulently acquired toaster client, will cost Tammy her much frowned upon Minor Appliance Counselor's License....

A witty, insightful romantic comedy, which draws on the author's experience of both the comedy world, working in radio, and being immature and childless! For fans of David Nicholls, Ben Elton and Nick Hornby. Dan McIntyre isn't ready to settle down. As a stand-up comedian with a career that's...

Hybrid films that straddle more than one genre are not unusual. But when seemingly incongruous genres are mashed together, such as horror and comedy, filmmakers often have to tread carefully to produce a cohesive, satisfying work. Though they date as far back as James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein...

101+ Funny Music & Musician JokesDid you know that laughing can have positive physical and mental effects on the body? Laughter can lower blood pressure, lighten tense situations, and help you bond with friends and family. Jokes, humor, and comedy come in many forms. Whether it is a few funny...

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE-DOUBLE YOUR FUN!* *(chewing gum not included) Two complete comedy melodrama play scripts in one volume.  **LEGEND OF THE ROGUE or MASK ME NO QUESTIONS ** WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? NO, NOT HIM... THE OTHER ONE! Brian Ryan, the mild-mannered sheriff...

My Lot is a two act comedy that is a tribute to the modern day family who, despite the issues with 21st century living, can and do still carry the strength and values family life needs. Despite how it may appear from the outside. The characters within the piece have been specifically chosen to represent...

Why is work better than sex? Do Bond villains lack ambition? Are you an alien terrorist? Is the world getting better or worse? What is the best undead creature to actually be? How can you reliably predict the future? How do wasps get into the house? How can you live to be 100? Do we possess free will?...

Live On the Sunset Strip, il capolavoro di Richard Pryor, può essere considerato la risposta moderna alla Divina Commedia di Dante? Questa è la domanda da cui parte questo saggio scoppiettante per rintracciare le origini della stand-up comedy, una forma di spettacolo che in questo periodo storico...

From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams – a compelling portrait of one of America’s most beloved and misunderstood entertainers. From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning...

Outrageous, raw, and painfully funny true stories straight from the life of the actor, comedian, and much-loved cast member of The Howard Stern Show—with a foreword by Howard Stern. When Artie Lange joined the permanent cast of The Howard Stern Show in 2001, it was possibly the greatest thing...