Getting the Joke: The Art of Stand-up Comedy | Paperback

Released on 11 August 2005

Author: Oliver Double | Format: Paperback

Write a review

RRP £12.99

13 new from £11.19

RRP £12.99

Also available used from £11.18

Results 1-5 of 13

Sold by: Wordery | visit our store

99% Positive Feedback  (from 9582 ratings)

Condition: New

In stock | Shipping now

Comment: This copy of "Getting the Joke" is brand new and waiting for you in our UK warehouse. Order before 1.30pm and we'll send it today and it should be with you within 4 working days for UK or 10 working days for EU.

Wordery

SuperPoints 12 SuperPoints

RRP £12.99 Save £1.80

£11.19

Free Delivery

Sold by: GreatBookPrices | visit our store

94% Positive Feedback  (from 499 ratings)

Condition: New

In stock | Shipping now

Comment: In stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition - FAST DISPATCH, 2-9 business days - Over 3,000,000 happy customers.

GreatBookPrices

SuperPoints 12 SuperPoints

RRP £12.99 Save £1.79

£11.20

Free Delivery

AphroheadBooks

SuperPoints 12 SuperPoints

RRP £12.99 Save £1.38

£11.61

Free Delivery

BOOKSetc

SuperPoints 12 SuperPoints

RRP £12.99 Save £1.36

£11.63

Free Delivery

Sold by: Speedyhen | visit our store

99% Positive Feedback  (from 10459 ratings)

Condition: New

In stock | Shipping now

Comment: Same day despatch from the UK when ordered before 3pm - All our items are brand new and sent out by Royal Mail or courier service - over 1 million items already sold since we started trading.

Speedyhen

SuperPoints 13 SuperPoints

£12.02

Free Delivery

Results 1-5 of 13

An examination of the art of stand-up comedy, its constituent parts and how they work. Considering stand-up comedy to be an art-form deserving greater attention and analysis, Getting the Joke provides an exploration of the work of the stand-up comedian. Beginning with a brief history of the art form, the book goes on to examine the key elements, such as the comedian's stage persona, their material and how this is generated, the art of performance, their relationship to and interaction with the audience, and the development of stand-up skills. The book draws on interviews with many of the leading stand-up comedians, including Jo Brand, Alexei Sayle, Ross Noble and Rhona Cameron, and contains detailed analysis of examples from both the British and American markets. Aimed at fans of stand-up and aspiring comedians alike, Getting the Joke is the first book of its kind to offer an accessible and engaging analysis of the art of stand-up comedy.Forward by Mark Lamarr Different from the various 'how-to' guides in providing an analysis and examination of the key components and examples from current and recent practitioners Written by the author of Stand-Up: On Being a Comedian - 'a fantastic book for anyone who's got any interest in stand-up comedy' (Mark Lamarr)

customer Reviews

 Average rating (0 reviews)

Rate & Review

Be the first to review this product! | Write a review

Help our customers make the best choices by telling everyone what you think about this product.

Rakuten's Play.com Delivery & Returns
  1. Free Delivery to the UK: within 3-5 working days from dispatch date
  2. Free Delivery to Europe: within 7-10 working days from dispatch date
  3. UK First Class Delivery: within 2-3 working days
  4. UK Express Delivery: next working day if ordered before 3pm

We want you to be happy every time you shop with us, but if you ever need to return anything, we're here to make things as easy and convenient as possible.

If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return the item to us in its original condition within 30 days of receipt and we'll issue a full refund, or replace the item, if preferred. To return an item, please go to your  order history  page, select the order you would like to return, and follow the simple steps at our online returns centre.

PlayTrade Delivery & Returns

Items purchased through PlayTrade are usually dispatched within 24 hours. Please see individual product listings for more information.

PlayTrade purchases need to be returned directly to the seller. If you wish to return a PlayTrade purchase, please contact the seller through your  order history page.

More Information

Delivery:  To find out more, please read our returns policy.

Returns:  To find out more, please read our returns policy.

AuthorOliver Double
PublisherMethuen Publishing Ltd (UK)
Year2005
ISBN9780413774767
Formatpaperback - 336 Pages