| Description |
152 p. |
| Series |
New Americanists |
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New Americanists.
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e-Duke books scholarly collection.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-143) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments -- 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up -- 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks -- 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May -- 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Celine, Scorsese -- 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert -- 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Stand-up comedy.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Stand-up comedy in theory |
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Abjection in America |
| ISBN |
9780822380504 |
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0822380501 |
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0822325098 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9780822325093 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0822325462 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780822325468 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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