Key Elle - The History Of Sketch Comedy A Journey Through The Art And Craft Of Humor - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: " A boisterous debut the authors are as funny as one would expect this is a hoot. Publishers Weekly Will entice fans of Key & Peele a fun and funny primer on the art form. Booklist Authors Keegan - Michael Key and Elle Key build on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award winning podcast and delve deeper into the world of sketch helped along with new essays created expressly for the book by comedy greats. The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan - Michael Key whether they know him from his Emmy and Peabody - winning work on Key & Peele; his roles in Fargo The Prom Schmigadoon! The Bubble and the upcoming Wonka; voiceover work in The Lion King; or as President Barack Obama's anger translator Luther. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides the Keys take you on an illuminating journey through all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque the golden age of television comedy the influence of the most well - known comedy schools and the ascension of comedy films and TV specials all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Along the way we hear tales of Keegan's childhood his comedy influences and the vicissitudes of his career path. As the New York Times said in its review of their podcast "this comedy nerd history is filtered through memoir with Key relating stories of his budding fandom training and rise from improv comic to television sketch artist." Part memoir part masterclass and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary The History of Sketch Comedy highlights the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Keegan's personal career journey and the influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with influential performers sketch writers and uber comedy fans including Mel Brooks Julia Louis - Dreyfus Mike Myers Chris Rock John Oliver Tracy Morgan Carol Burnett Jim Carrey Jordan Peele and many more. This book is as entertaining as it is enlightening a must - read for fans of comedy and all who aspire to comic greatness. Expanding THE HIT Podcast: With content from the #1 trending Naacp - award - nominated and Webby - Award - winning Audible podcast and featuring new - for - the - book material as well as never - before - heard stories and essays this book will be a hit for newcomers and avid listeners of the podcast alike. Master OF THE Medium: Keegan - Michael Key is a bona fide maestro of comedy with the chops experience and love for the history of the medium that make him the perfect expert on all things sketch. As co - writer Elle Key likes to say " If Keegan - Michael Key was a guest lecturer at NYU teaching a course called The History of Sketch Comedy it would be a very popular class." Exclusive Essays: Keegan and Elle interviewed over a dozen comedy legends exclusively for this book and got their takes on topics ranging from the influence of Saturday Night Live to women in comedy to the mathematics of sketch. Hear in their own words from Mel Brooks Mike Myers Jordan Peele Julia - Louis Dreyfus John Oliver Tracy Morgan Stephen Colbert Carol Burnett Chris Rock Bob Odenkirk Mike Birbiglia Matt Lucas Ken Jeong Christopher Guest Gary Oldman Kevin Nealon Laraine Newman and Jim Carrey. Giftable Volume OF Comedy GOLD: Original illustrations and personal photographs throughout make this unique comedy book as visually entertaining as it is enlightening. The perfect gift for comedy fans of all ages as well as anyone aspiring to write perform or produce comedic art. Perfect for: Comedy lovers of all kinds Fans of Key & Peele Fans of improv sketch stand - up and shows like SNL Mad TV Monty Python and Mr. Show Gift giving or self - purchase for established and aspiring comedians Readers of such bestsellers as Bossypants Yes Please Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Born Standing Up and Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama
Title: The History Of Sketch Comedy A Journey Through The Art And Craft Of Humor
Author(s): Key Elle
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781797216836
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 10/3/2023
Category: Humour