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Frankie Howerd: Stand Up Comic [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Graham McCann (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Fourth Estate Ltd; illustrated edition edition (18 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841153109
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841153100
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 504,761 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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PRAISE FOR DAD'S ARMY: 'A hugely entertaining read.' Daily Telegraph 'A splendid new "biography" of the comedy.' Observer 'More than a showbiz yarn. McCann's engaging book pays homage to the great catchlines ("They don't like it up 'em") and the great punchlines ("Don't tell him, Pike!").' Jonathan Sale, Independent PRAISE FOR MORECAMBE & WISE: 'A gorgeous plum pudding of a biography.' Daily Telegraph 'Intensely moving.' David Hare, Guardian 'So funny that the reader laughs out loud.' Sunday Independent

Roger Lewis, Spectator
'As with his masterly account of Dad’s Army, this is an objective and scrupulously researched study, unlikely to be superseded.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Frankie would be so proud of this., 4 Nov 2004
Frankie Howerd had a 50 year career. He more or less re-invented stand up comedy in the 1940s, made TV sketch comedy so much more intimate (by talking directly to the viewers) in the 1960s and inspired a new generation of stand ups in the 1980s. He was a brilliant performer, and it has been so maddening to see him belittled since his death by a succession of 'nudge-nudge-wink-wink' profiles and a handful of pathetically superficial hagiographies. That is why Graham McCann's biography is so welcome. At last - at long last - Frankie Howerd is placed in his proper context - that of stand up comedy - and is shown in all his fascinating complexity. We see his intelligence, his fear, his courage and his artistry. We understand his ambitions and we appreciate his achievements. We get to know the man, and the performer, better than we thought we ever would. The book is marvellous. It truly is. Frankie has finally got the tribute that he so richly deserves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yea, Yea and Thrice Yea!, 20 Oct 2004
This is something very, very special. As a devoted fan of Frankie Howerd, I can't quite put into words how delighted I am to at last have a full-length biography of the great man that, while being extremely thorough and exceptionally well-researched, celebrates the artist instead of abusing the memory of the man. What you get is an incredibly vivid account of the famously rollercoaster career, an unusually sensitive, compassionate and mature account of the notoriously chaotic private life, and an admirable set of insights into the genius of the performer. McCann quotes from interviews with the likes of Eric Sykes (whose early partnership with Howerd is rightly highlighted), Galton and Simpson and various other friends and colleagues, draws on some fascinating archive materials and supplies his own analyses to piece together a big picture that manages to remind you of how important Frankie Howerd remains in the history of stand-up comedy. Add to all of this an invaluable list of stage, radio, tv, film and video performances, quotes from the classic routines and a good selection of photographs, and what you have is a book that gives show-business biographies a good name. A superb piece of work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Work, 16 Feb 2005
The definitive biography of a great comic talent. Well written and wonderfully researched, this book is a highly readable must for any comedy fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No, Yes, well, you see, Oooh a lovely book it was...
I don't think I've ever enjoyed a book so much - I don't normally read biographies, but then Frankie Howerd always came across as someone rather special and this book shows all... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Goodish biog
This is a good book, but not a great one. McCann clearly adores his subject, which has its advantages and disadvantages. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2006 by Charles

5.0 out of 5 stars well researched and revealing.
a book that goes to a considerable effort to probe the tormented mind of one of our most popular comedians. Read more
Published on 11 Jul 2006 by Mr. A. E. Ward Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent biography
I wouldn't count myself as a great fan of Frankie Howerd, but I do whole-heartedly recommend this book. Read more
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