The Essential Dave Allen

McCann, Graham

ISBN 10: 034089945X / ISBN 13: 9780340899458

Verlag: Hodder Paperbacks, London, 2006

Beschreibung

Light cover creases and shelf wear with slight bump to base of spine, slight foxing to edges of reading block. ; Thirteenth printing of Hodder paperback edition, 2006. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. Cover photos by Nobby Clark. ; B&W photographs; 320 pages; Dave Allen was an unique comedy talent able to make his audiences laugh, cry, and be shocked, for over four decades. This collection is a celebration of his craft, a stand up comedian who was reknowned for sitting on a high chair with a glass of whiskey by his side and a gleam of sparkling Irish mischief in his eye. 128 X 22 X 196 millimeters.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 37083

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Essential Dave Allen
• Verlag: Hodder Paperbacks, London
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 034089945X
• ISBN-13: 9780340899458
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: Thirteenth Printing.
• Zustand: Very Good

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Inhaltsangabe

When Dave Allen passed away in March 2005, we lost a true comedy great. Sitting cross-legged on a high stool, whiskey in one hand, cigarette in the other, Dave Allen's exasperated commentaries on the absurdities of modern life struck a chord with millions of fans in Britain, Ireland and Australia for over four decades. He was a compelling storyteller - able to spin shaggy dog stories out of the almost any subject, including the missing tip of his fourth finger of his left hand, for which he provided various unlikely explanations. But his gentle, laconic wit could also give way to ferocious attacks on the media, the state and, most famously, the Catholic Church. He was a unique talent - a comic who could make his audiences laugh, cry, and be shocked, all in one.

This official celebration of Dave Allen's comedy has been drawn together by Graham McCann - Britain's best-loved entertainment writer. It is a treasure trove of stories, stand-up routines, sketches, interviews and photos, which takes us on a journey from the cradle to the grave. It will delight Dave Allen's million of fans, old and new alike.

'Dave Allen was our greatest storyteller and nobody ever came close to his ability to spin a yarn. He was unique, right up there with the greats.' Jack Dee

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Graham McCann is the most admired entertainment writer at work in the UK today. He is the critically acclaimed and best-selling author of books on Dad`s Army; Frankie Howerd, Morecambe & Wise and Cary Grant. His most recent books, THE ESSENTIAL DAVE ALLEN and SPIKE & CO, are published by Hodder.