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Title: Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy by Franklyn Ajaye ISBN: 1-879505-54-1 Publisher: SCB International Pub. Date: November, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.93 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Bible for Aspiring Comedians
Comment: I'm a person just starting out as a comedian, and all I can say is thank God for this book. Everything I would like to ask an established comedian is addressed here. The first section gives me the fundamentals of standup that I didn't know existed, and a way of thinking about standup comedy. And the writing style is very accessible. I get the feeling the Ajaye truly wants to share his experiences and knowledge with us and help us through the rough times we novices face.
The second part which consists of the interviews with the comedians as they talk about their methods and career travails is nothing less than inspiring. I learned that every great comedian bombed and struggled when they first started. Garry Shandling says he bombed for the first five years. Amazing that he would continue with such tenacity in the face of such failure. Roseanne's interview was a revelation. Gone was the rough talking person we've always seen, and instead a thoughtful woman with a spiritual and musical bent to her comedic inspiration emerged. Jay Leno's interview showed him to be the decent person he appears with a thoroughly humane approach to his comedy, and the interviews of Elayne Boosler, and Chris Rock showed the determination of their truth-seeking natures, while Jonathan Winters revealed a softer side not generally associated with this famously zany man. I got something out of all the interviews. I found myself highlighting passages just for what they said about life. My wife who has no interest in comedy whatsoever read just the interviews and couldn't put it down. She said she learned a lot more about the comedians as people and not just as entertainers.
The third section had managers, agents, and club owners telling what they look for in a comedian. Absolutely invaluable stuff. I carry it with me and refer to it often when preparing for my gigs. It's a Bible for aspiring comedians.
Rating: 5
Summary: As Good As Michael Caine's Book On Film Acting
Comment: I'm an actor who's been thinking about trying to do stand up comedy. I picked up this book because all my favorite comics were interviewed in it, and I'm glad I did. It's a great book!! As good in it's own way as Michael Caine's great book on film acting which is my acting bible. In the first section of the book Mr. Ajaye talks about what makes a good comedian, and how to study comedians in order to learn from them. It's made me look at comedians much more analytically and appreciate what it takes to be a good one. His writing style is straightforward and full of practical information. The second section has full length probing interviews with today's great comedians, and they are fascinating to read. They speak about their own beginning experiences, difficulties, fears, and methods. Some of them are surprisingly philosophical and offer gems that can be applied to life in general. I found myself highlighting portions of these interviews to refer back to. The third section of the book has interviews with managers, agents, and comedy club owners, and their insights are valuable as well. If you're thinking about being a stand up comedian, you can't do better than this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: I LOVED this book!
Comment: A wonderful, insightful, fascinating read. Won't tell you much about the business end of things, but who cares? Some of the biggest names in comedy give insight into the methods behind their madness. Almost didn't want to say I liked it b/c I don't need the competition in the clubs (there are more than enough of us new hopefuls to go round as it is) but ultimately it all comes down to talent, so, read away if you think you've got the stomach to be a comedian, and read anyway if you love comedy. Thank you Mr. Ajaye!
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Title: The Comedy Bible : From Stand-up to Sitcom--The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide by Judy Carter ISBN: 0743201256 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 05 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy by Greg Dean ISBN: 0325001790 Publisher: Heinemann Publishing Pub. Date: 15 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy by Jay Sankey ISBN: 0878300740 Publisher: Routledge Pub. Date: June, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Stand-Up Comedy : The Book by Judy Carter ISBN: 0440502438 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 05 August, 1989 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not by John Vorhaus ISBN: 1879505215 Publisher: Silman-James Press Pub. Date: July, 1994 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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