Getting Even

I listened to The Stand-Up Years 1964-1968 before reading this book, and had a great time. Woody Allen is, without a doubt, one of the greatest comedians ever.

The book started strong with The Metterling Lists, The Schmeed Memoirs, and Death Knocks. It dipped a little in the middle, but it picked up again with A Twenties Memory and Count Dracula, the latter being by far the funniest piece. A Twenties Memory felt even more vivid thanks to his film Midnight in Paris. Viva Vargas! and Mr. Big were also solid. Mr. Big especially, is a great example of how Allen seamlessly blends crime and comedy—showing how good he is as a writer.

I couldn't help but wonder: were these 17 pieces specially selected, or is this everything he wrote between 1966 and 1971?