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Evening Standard 23/10
'A fat, glossy, coffee-table annual boasting interviews with Larry
himself, actors from the show, friends and family'
himself, actors from the show, friends and family'
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CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: THE BOOK is the much-anticipated and official companion volume to the hit TV show, rapidly gaining currency as one of the classics of modern comedy. The brainchild of Larry David, CURB's five seasons have gained legions of fans on both sides of the Atlantic, simultaneously aghast and delighted at the world in which LD makes most of the people around him, and frequently himself, miserable during the pursuit of his own happiness. CURB: THE BOOK is a fascinating account of ingenious improvisational comedy in the making. With unprecedented access to the set, the book provides a compelling picture of how things go from bad to worse in Larry David's Los Angeles, and represents a wonderful insight into the show for fans: full of episode summaries, transcripts and backstage gossip. It also features original interviews with the show's stars, including LD himself, and the many guest stars, as well as unique insights into the storyboarding of this improvised show. With reproductions of Larry David's original scene outlines, readers get to trace the actual evolution of classic scenes from "real life" to the cutting room. CURB: THE BOOK is a lovingly crafted tribute to each of Larry David's most outrageous routines -- their origins, inspirations, development, and fruition.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this on the strength of the other reviews on here, but it's a fairly dull, run of the mill, coffee table book. Big print, lots of pics, few quotes from actors in the show. Why did I expect more? I had bought a couple of good Seinfeld books, which analysed and critiqued that show and I thought this might be something similar.
Anyway, it provided half an hour's read and then top of the charity shop donation book pile. Doesn't add much, if anything, to the pleasure of the show itself. When's the next series out?
Anyway, it provided half an hour's read and then top of the charity shop donation book pile. Doesn't add much, if anything, to the pleasure of the show itself. When's the next series out?
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Book is an insightful guide into the mind of comic genius Larry David, through extensive interviews with both the man himself and his family, friends and co-stars. These interviews help to broaden our knowledge of Larry's work, and show that several of the incidents which he has been involved in (such as quitting his writer's job on Saturday Night Live, instantly regretting this as he needed the money, then showing up for work the following Monday as if nothing had happened) have ended up on our TV screens.
The author, Deirdre Dolan, was correct on maintaining the focus on Larry throughout this book, as without him there would be no "Curb" - he truly is the driving force behind the show's success, and this book reinforces that fact. A useful guide to the five seasons which have been produced (so far) puts emphasis on trivia, anecdotes and excerpts from the episode scripts, rather than just giving a potted description of what happened in each episode. This book is a thorough guide to both the man and the show, with even a two-page feature on the houses in which the fictional Davids have lived, and storyboards for the season four finale "Opening Night". An excellent purchase!
The author, Deirdre Dolan, was correct on maintaining the focus on Larry throughout this book, as without him there would be no "Curb" - he truly is the driving force behind the show's success, and this book reinforces that fact. A useful guide to the five seasons which have been produced (so far) puts emphasis on trivia, anecdotes and excerpts from the episode scripts, rather than just giving a potted description of what happened in each episode. This book is a thorough guide to both the man and the show, with even a two-page feature on the houses in which the fictional Davids have lived, and storyboards for the season four finale "Opening Night". An excellent purchase!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Prettaay damn awesome
As an avid viewer of the first few series and a recent fan of seinfeld this in depth look at the history of larry david and the opinions his colleagues have of him is intriguing. Read more
Published on 23 July 2008 by Jack W. Allen
Fantastic
This book is nearly as good as the show itself, I finished it in a couple of hours and could not put it down. Buy it!
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by Rob1969
While you're peeing all over your shoes im learning my friend
As the companion to what surely must be a contender for sitcom of the decade this book really delivers. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2007 by zissou
'His boys are hangin' out all over the place'
I'm a huge fan of Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm, it wasn't until last Summer that I decided to purchase Season 1 on DVD, since then I was hooked. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by Jacob Sanders
I Know My Sources
A friend gave me this book for Christmas knowing my love for the series, I was hesitant usually these books are just all the scripts printed out and are boring to read. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by Ian Paterson
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