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Title: |
The Ten Commandments of Comedy |
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| By (author): |
Gene Perret Foreword by: Terry Fator |
| ISBN10-13: |
1610351258 : 9781610351256 |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Size: |
205x135mm |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Weight: |
.210 Kg. |
| Published: |
Linden Publishing (US) - January 2013 |
| List Price: |
15.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Subjects: |
Performing arts: comedy : Writing & editing guides |
| Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment ("Thou Shalt Surprise") to the Tenth ("Thou Shalt Be Clever"), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny. |
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"An enticing look at what it truly takes to be funny ... Sage and much-recommended advice for would-be comedians, "The Ten Commandments of Comedy" is a must for any writer who wants good laughs in their writing." -- The Midwest Book Review
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