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Book details
  • Genre:PERFORMING ARTS
  • SubGenre:Comedy
  • Language:English
  • Pages:128
  • eBook ISBN:9798350902358

Be A Stand-up Comic...or just look like one

by R. Scott Edwards and Bob Stobener

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Overview
This book was written during the "Rock & Roll" era of stand-up comedy. In the 80's, many young comics went on to become huge celebrities of the industry. Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, and many more. We worked with all of them during their developmental years, and through this book we are able to share some of the lessons they, and hundreds of other professional entertainers learned.
Description
"Be A Stand-up Comic...or just look like one" is the greatest book of shared knowledge available on this art form. Written by the Producers of comedy shows, and influenced by some of the now biggest names in the business; this book offers insight on the business and challenges of show business. This book was written during the "Rock & Roll" era of stand-up comedy. In the 80's, many young comics went on to become huge celebrities of the industry. Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, and many more. We worked with all of them during their developmental years, and through this book we are able to share some of the lessons they, and hundreds of other professional entertainers learned.
About the author
As an author, I have written 3 books, and this one is based on my years as the producer of stand-up comedy shows. It features solid information on the craft and short additional information segments provided by professional comics at the time. As an entrepreneur, I owned a chain of comedy clubs, 2 restaurants, 2 art galleries, a submarine, and a beach shack in Hawaii.