Amanda
- Laura LaPlaca
- Ryan Lintelman
- Jon Grinspan
- Theodore S. Gonzalves
- Ashley Olivia Mayor
- John W. Troutman
- Anya Montiel
- Eric Jentsch
- Ashley M. Senske
- James L. Deutsch
- Kevin Strait
- Mel Brooks
The subtitle, How Comedy Shaped American History, is a bit of a misnomer since the book really shows how comedy and American history shaped each other; I suppose that's not as catchy a title.
The book is composed of many short essays on a plethora of comedic content and its intersection with history, and is liberally illustrated with photos.
Be aware that this is not a book to make you laugh: it is a history book about the serious business of comedy. I would recommend it for people interested specifically in the history of comedy and who are interested in niche topics of American history.
Received via NetGalley.
The subtitle, How Comedy Shaped American History, is a bit of a misnomer since the book really shows how comedy and American history shaped each other; I suppose that's not as catchy a title.
The book is composed of many short essays on a plethora of comedic content and its intersection with history, and is liberally illustrated with photos.
Be aware that this is not a book to make you laugh: it is a history book about the serious business of comedy. I would recommend it for people interested specifically in the history of comedy and who are interested in niche topics of American history.
Received via NetGalley.