- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Virgin Books; First Edition edition (26 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852277637
- ISBN-13: 978-1852277635
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 20.3 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 332,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Following his success as stand-up comic and theatrical performer, Eddie Izzard has turned his attentions to the written word. His first book, Dress to Kill, is a series of conversations with writer/presenter David Quantick that claim to reach "deep inside the most original head in Britain". Presented as a mixture of opinion and autobiography, Dress to Kill is a riveting, witty read that features a number of stunning photographs by Steve Double. These capture Izzard on and off the stage in London, New York, and San Francisco, illustrating the subject's colourful persona, not to mention vast wardrobe and astonishing array of nail varnishes.
Izzard employs his unique conversational style to describe his journey from his birth in South Yemen through his itinerant childhood to coming out as a transvestite, and finally becoming a comic, media personality, and film star. Those who have seen Izzard perform will immediately recognise the digressive meandering of his stream-of-consciousness anecdotes and monologues. Using this to great effect while discussing such topics as comedy, popular culture, sexuality, and hairy mammals, he generally succeeds in firing the imagination. However, as anyone who has seen his shows and is later asked to "repeat one of his jokes" will discover, delivery of his material is of the essence. Confessing at the end of the book that he doesn't write his act down, we discover why, as occasionally it fails to transfer to the written page.
Although not as incisive as the bold claim on the inlay, Dress to Kill reveals the world of and according to Eddie Izzard, a world fascinating and humorous enough to be enjoyed by a much wider audience than his current fan base. --Robert Brookes
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An illustrated humorous book by cross-dressing comedian, Eddie Izzard which contains material from his live shows.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
What can I say? Eddie Izzard not only has conquered the comedy world but now has done the same with the acting world. He is one of Britains greats. His humour works world-wide, and its still hilarious if you can't see him. His surreal style comes across in his voice and storys. Yes, his actions and body language add to it but it still works without, where as for many comedians it doesn't. Dress to Kill is one of my favourite shows, and now I can experience two versions of this show. This tape was recorded on a seperate night to the video so the material is slightly different. Same plots but different ad-libs, which are what makes Eddie way of performing great. This is a must have for all true Eddie fans. It's brilliant, side splittingly funny, surreal, and just pretty damn groovy!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been a fan of Eddies since the Fortnightly Club and to finally get the full life story of the man himself was nothing short of a treat, but even if you aren't a fan of Eddie's or even (shock horror) haven't heard of him then theres still plenty there, this book is VERY readable and you can't help but admire Eddie and chuckle at his bizarre thought process .. all in all a top read ! Eddie was even kind enough to sign it for me ..
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was a bit sceptical of this book, but I've been converted. Izzard is a comedy genius, and this comes through in the book. Not just a simple biography, it gives people an insight into his world(and what a world it is). Unlike most books, it doesn't just talk about things that are already common knowledge, but hits upon his early life in a funny but touching way. This is not just a book for die-hard fans, its universal. Any true fan of comedy needs this book if only to place under table legs.
Eddie Izzard has truly made it from the garden shed and become a household name.
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More Classic Live Izzard
Another great Eddie Izzard live show, this one recorded in New York during the "Dress to Kill" show. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2000
Eddie Izzard is absolutely amazing....
I first saw Eddie Izzard on Comic Relief and have not been able to get enough...Dressed to Kill on HBO was a killer...Eddie is funny, intelligent and amazingly freeing... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999
weird, wonderful and so Eddie
Expecting an autobiography of the 'I was born, I grew up, etc' school? Come on, this is Eddie. What are you thinking? Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
great bathtub read!
As a new member of the rapidly growing American Eddie Cult, i must say it was nice to finally get some background history of one of the greatest histerical-historians in the UK. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999
Fascinating insight into the funniest man on the planet.
If you are American and a newly-minted Izzardite searching for Izzard insight, this book is your only option (until Eddie releases his previous videos here in the States, that... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1999
A fantabulous book!!!!
I just read through this whole book in one sitting and loved everything about it the pictures, the stories. Read more
Published on 23 July 1999
An excellent and interesting read. A must for eddie fans!
I was a budding Eddie Izzard fan going into the book, and a die hard izzardphile coming out. It is an amuzing read and worth the investment. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
Good yarns and burning ambition -- with photographs!
As a recent Eddie Izzard fan living in the U.S., I'd been feeling as though I'd come late to the party. This book was a nice way to catch up on the chit chat. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1998
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