Is This Anything?
Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld is an illustrated collection published by Simon and Schuster on October 6, 2020. This book compiles Seinfeld’s best work from five decades in comedy, showcasing his evolution as a comedian. Since his debut performance at the iconic New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” in 1975, Seinfeld has meticulously saved his material, offering readers a glimpse into his creative process and the development of his comedic voice.
In this edition, readers will find a selection of Seinfeld’s favorite bits, organized by decade, which highlights his keen observations and humor. The book provides insights into the art of writing stand-up comedy, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of a career in entertainment and performing arts. With 480 pages, this illustrated volume invites readers to explore the nuances of comedy through Seinfeld’s unique perspective.
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The first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy.
Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a twenty-one-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. “Whenever I came up with a funny bit, whether it happened on a stage, in a conversation, or working it out on my preferred canvas, the big yellow legal pad, I kept it in one of those old school accordion folders,” Seinfeld writes. “So I have everything I thought was worth saving from forty-five years of hacking away at this for all I was worth.”
For this book, Jerry Seinfeld has selected his favorite material, organized decade by decade. In page after hilarious page, one brilliantly crafted observation after another, readers will witness the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time and gain new insights into the thrilling but unforgiving art of writing stand-up comedy.
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