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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Step into the golden era of British radio comedy!Mad Waves: BBC Radio Comedy's Golden Era chronicles the programs, personalities, and punchlines that shaped Britain's airwaves from 1939 to the early 1970s. Explore the wartime charm of Band Waggon, the anarchic genius of The Goon Show, the sharp realism of Hancock's Half Hour, and the risque brilliance of Round the Horne.With behind-the-scenes stories, analysis of writing and performance, this book is perfect for fans, historians, and anyone curious about the craft of comedy. Learn how catchphrases were born, how writers navigated censorship, and why these shows still resonate today.Written by Quentin Rhodes, a lifelong student of radio comedy with experience in Footlights, repertory theatre, and directing local dramatic societies, Mad Waves is a celebration of laughter, creativity, and British cultural history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Step into the golden era of British radio comedy!Mad Waves: BBC Radio Comedy's Golden Era chronicles the programs, personalities, and punchlines that shaped Britain's airwaves from 1939 to the early 1970s. Explore the wartime charm of Band Waggon, the anarchic genius of The Goon Show, the sharp realism of Hancock's Half Hour, and the risque brilliance of Round the Horne.With behind-the-scenes stories, analysis of writing and performance, this book is perfect for fans, historians, and anyone curious about the craft of comedy. Learn how catchphrases were born, how writers navigated censorship, and why these shows still resonate today.Written by Quentin Rhodes, a lifelong student of radio comedy with experience in Footlights, repertory theatre, and directing local dramatic societies, Mad Waves is a celebration of laughter, creativity, and British cultural history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Step into the golden era of British radio comedy!Mad Waves: BBC Radio Comedy's Golden Era chronicles the programs, personalities, and punchlines that shaped Britain's airwaves from 1939 to the early 1970s. Explore the wartime charm of Band Waggon, the anarchic genius of The Goon Show, the sharp realism of Hancock's Half Hour, and the risque brilliance of Round the Horne.With behind-the-scenes stories, analysis of writing and performance, this book is perfect for fans, historians, and anyone curious about the craft of comedy. Learn how catchphrases were born, how writers navigated censorship, and why these shows still resonate today.Written by Quentin Rhodes, a lifelong student of radio comedy with experience in Footlights, repertory theatre, and directing local dramatic societies, Mad Waves is a celebration of laughter, creativity, and British cultural history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Great American Comedy BookA Collector's EditionFor more than a century, American comedy has been making audiences laugh, from the crackle of early radio broadcasts to the golden age of television, the great movie comedians, and the modern era of streaming.This lavish Collector's Edition brings that remarkable history together in four entertaining and richly illustrated parts.MAD WAVES explores the comedians, characters and unforgettable programs that transformed American radio into a national obsession.LAUGH TRACKS takes you into the world of television sitcoms, from the earliest pioneers to the shows that became part of everyday American life.SLAPSTICK TO STREAMING follows comedy onto the big screen, from silent slapstick and the great studio comedians to modern film and the streaming revolution.And finally, SEINFELD looks in depth at the series that changed the rules of television comedy, examining its characters, characters' relationships, memorable episodes and the extraordinary influence it continues to have.Packed with stories, personalities, photographs and illustrations, The Great American Comedy Book: A Collector's Edition is designed to be more than a history. It is a celebration of the people, programs and performances that shaped the way America laughs.Four books in one. A century of comedy. One lavish collector's edition that belongs on every book shelf. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Great American Comedy BookA Collector's EditionFor more than a century, American comedy has been making audiences laugh, from the crackle of early radio broadcasts to the golden age of television, the great movie comedians, and the modern era of streaming.This lavish Collector's Edition brings that remarkable history together in four entertaining and richly illustrated parts.MAD WAVES explores the comedians, characters and unforgettable programs that transformed American radio into a national obsession.LAUGH TRACKS takes you into the world of television sitcoms, from the earliest pioneers to the shows that became part of everyday American life.SLAPSTICK TO STREAMING follows comedy onto the big screen, from silent slapstick and the great studio comedians to modern film and the streaming revolution.And finally, SEINFELD looks in depth at the series that changed the rules of television comedy, examining its characters, characters' relationships, memorable episodes and the extraordinary influence it continues to have.Packed with stories, personalities, photographs and illustrations, The Great American Comedy Book: A Collector's Edition is designed to be more than a history. It is a celebration of the people, programs and performances that shaped the way America laughs.Four books in one. A century of comedy. One lavish collector's edition that belongs on every book shelf. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…