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Born Standing Up : A Comic's Life by Steve Martin (2007, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScribner
ISBN-101416553649
ISBN-139781416553649
eBay Product ID (ePID)60088760
Product Key Features
Book TitleBorn Standing Up : a Comic's Life
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicGeneral, Comedy, Entertainment & Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorSteve Martin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height8.6 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-027143
Reviews"Absolutely magnificent. One of the best books about comedy and being a comedian ever written."- Jerry Seinfeld,GQ, "Absolutely magnificent. One of the best books about comedy and being a comedian ever written."- Jerry Seinfeld, "GQ"
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal792.7/028092 B
SynopsisIn the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away." Emmy and Grammy Award winner, author of the acclaimed "New York Times" bestsellers "Shopgirl" and "The Pleasure of My Compan"y, and a regular contributor to "The New Yorker," Martin has always been awriter. His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written. At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story of these years, during which he practiced and honed his craft, is moving and revelatory. The dedication to excellence and innovation is formed at an astonishingly early age and never wavers or wanes. Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely. It took Martin decades to reconnect with his parents and sister, and he tells that story with great tenderness. Martin also paints a portrait of his times -- the era of free love and protests against the war in Vietnam, the heady irreverence of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" in the late sixties, and the transformative new voice of "Saturday Night Live" in the seventies. Throughout the text, Martin has placed photographs, many never seen before. "Born Standing Up" is asuperb testament to the sheer tenacity, focus, and daring of one of the greatest and most iconoclastic comedians of all time., In the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away."Emmy and Grammy Award winner, author of the acclaimedNew York TimesbestsellersShopgirlandThe Pleasure of My Company, and a regular contributor toThe New Yorker, Martin has always been awriter. His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written.At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story of these years, during which he practiced and honed his craft, is moving and revelatory. The dedication to excellence and innovation is formed at an astonishingly early age and never wavers or wanes.Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely. It took Martin decades to reconnect with his parents and sister, and he tells that story with great tenderness. Martin also paints a portrait of his times -- the era of free love and protests against the war in Vietnam, the heady irreverence ofThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hourin the late sixties, and the transformative new voice ofSaturday Night Livein the seventies.Throughout the text, Martin has placed photographs, many never seen before.Born Standing Upis a superb testament to the sheer tenacity, focus, and daring of one of the greatest and most iconoclastic comedians of all time.
LC Classification NumberPN2287
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- 11 Oct, 2018
Mr.Martin worked his ass off to get where he is today.
I liked the book. He was very dedicated to his craft and after reading the book i have even a softer, kinder image of him than before .I wanted more details about his career which is just being nosy nosy nosy. Maybe he will write another in a few decades!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Apr, 2019
Must Read for Comedy Fans
I'll keep it simple. There is only one other comedy book I would endorse other than this one - that's "Sick in the Head" by Judd Apatow. This book is funny and well written. Reading this book makes it so obvious Steve Martin is much more than a stand up comedian. Being born in the '90s, I appreciated the old-school tales and the interesting tidbits - such as Martin coming up with the exaggerated phrase of "Excuuuuuuuuuse me!" A must read, and a book I will recommend for a long to come.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jun, 2017
Good entertaining read about the life of a stand-up and Steve's downs, downs and ups
I was interested in Steve's experience working at Knotts and Disneyland and learned more (maybe TMI). Interesting and (would you believe) humorous, but really a pretty good view of what it is like to struggle as a young comedian and keep at it. I would recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2020
Wild, Crazy..... and INTELLIGENT!
In the late ‘70s, Steve Martin was a THE Rock Star of comedy. Then he walked away. Never came back to standup. Ever wonder why? In intelligent, funny and compelling writing, Steve Martin TELLS ALL. Great book. No joke.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Feb, 2018
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The book was in great condition with no rips, tears or stains.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 May, 2024
Nice item
Nice itemVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jan, 2020
Great
Great book about a great comedianVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jun, 2018
Steve Martin Biography: Well written
The Steve Martin biography was well written. It’s an enjoyable read. Admittedly it’s not a page burner of sorts. But it is interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jan, 2021
So worth reading!
Great book. Funny! Well-written. It's a must for Steve Martin fans.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Feb, 2024
A OK
Short, but good humor.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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