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A Modern Man - by George Carlin (Paperback)

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  • A new collection of greatest hits from one of the greatest comedians of our time, George Carlin, now the subject of the HBO documentary George Carlin's American Dream, directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio George Carlin was: "a true, true artist" (Chris Rock)..."the master" (Jon Stewart)..."one of the Mount Rushmore guys in our profession" (Jerry Seinfeld)..."the comedian's comedian" (Jay Leno)..."an icon for comedy" (Margaret Cho)..."a deep thinker and a very, very funny man" (Lily Tomlin)..."one of my heroes" (Stephen Colbert)..."brilliant" (Joan Rivers)... You can't talk about comedy legends without talking George Carlin.
  • About the Author: George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society.
  • 336 Pages
  • Humor, Form

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"A perfect introduction for new fans and a worthy addition to the collections of old fans, The Best of Carlin showcases the longevity, range, and above all hilarity of the master. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other delicious verbal ordeals, it is drop-dead funny tour through Carlin's mind. More than ten years after his death, Carlin's characteristically ironic takes on life's annoying universal truths remain thoughtful, fearless, and somehow more relevant than ever."--



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A new collection of greatest hits from one of the greatest comedians of our time, George Carlin, now the subject of the HBO documentary George Carlin's American Dream, directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio

George Carlin was: "a true, true artist" (Chris Rock)..."the master" (Jon Stewart)..."one of the Mount Rushmore guys in our profession" (Jerry Seinfeld)..."the comedian's comedian" (Jay Leno)..."an icon for comedy" (Margaret Cho)..."a deep thinker and a very, very funny man" (Lily Tomlin)..."one of my heroes" (Stephen Colbert)..."brilliant" (Joan Rivers)...

You can't talk about comedy legends without talking George Carlin. Named the greatest standup of all time by XM Radio's "All Time Comedy Greats" (and #2 by both Comedy Central and Rolling Stone), Carlin garnered multiple gold records, 4 Grammys, 6 Emmy nominations, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was the first host of SNL, appeared on the Tonight Show some 130 times, and acted in beloved films like Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Dogma. Dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians," there was no one like George Carlin.

Featuring a foreword by Lewis Black and an introduction by Carlin's longtime best friend and manager, A Modern Man is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and--above all--hilarity of the master. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other delicious verbal ordeals, it is drop-dead funny tour through Carlin's singular mind. More than ten years after his death, Carlin's characteristically ironic takes on life's annoying universal truths remain thoughtful, fearless, and somehow more relevant than ever.



About the Author



George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society. Carlin was once dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians" and has been regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comics of his time. He filmed his first HBO special in 1977 and appeared on "The Tonight Show" over 130 times. The documentary will feature a unique mix of conversations with Carlin's family and friends, material from his stand-up specials, TV appearances and personal archive.

Lewis Black is the hugely popular and New York Times bestselling author, stand-up comedian, actor, and playwright. Besides appearing regularly on The Daily Show (in his own segment, "Back in Black"), he has written and starred in a string of successful HBO and Comedy Central specials and one-man Broadway shows. He's won a Grammy, an Emmy, and an American Comedy Award. Born near Washington, D.C., Black graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has a master's degree from the Yale School of Drama.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.57 Inches (W) x .91 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: Form
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Theme: Essays
Format: Paperback
Author: George Carlin
Language: English
Street Date: November 2, 2021
TCIN: 83979956
UPC: 9780306827099
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-8997
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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