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The Essential Groucho: Writings by, for and About Groucho Marx (Penguin Modern Classics) (Paperback)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (7 Aug 2008)
ISBN-10: 0141189444
ISBN-13: 978-0141189444
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

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No, Groucho is not my real name, I'm just breaking it in for a friend.' Presenting the greatest and most hilarious examples of Groucho, one of the most influential and well-loved figures in the long and glittering history of comedy. From early scripts to complete screenplays, from magazine funnies to fascinating personal correspondence, via books, greedy banks, even greedier lawyers and the coming of television, Kanfer's collection captures the essence of Groucho's inimitable comic genius. 'I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception...

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Stefan Kanfer is the author of a number of acclaimed books, including one on the history of animation, and a journalist writing for Time and The New York Times Book Review.

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Sorry about the awful pun, there. Rest assured the book itself contains nothing as inane as that. Superb examples of his own wit as well as that of his writers abound in this very well researched and presented book. Of course there is a little duplication from other published works, but this one manages to pull together more than a few unknown pearls. The last section of supposed ad-libs from his TV show is worth the price alone. Danger - Genius at Work.

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