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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 808.7 EAN: 9781879505216 Edition: 1st ISBN: 1879505215 Label: Silman-James Press Manufacturer: Silman-James Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 191 Publication Date: 1994-07 Publisher: Silman-James Press Studio: Silman-James Press Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Comic Toolbox? These pretzels are makign me thirsty!An excellent read, er um exercise, um toolbox, yeah that's it, toolbox. I've written for a few comedians and never had access to this information. This book really is a toolbox that takes you step by step in creating comedy, whether you're creating characters or situations. The Toolbox offers helpful exercises to create comedy. If you ever have writers block, this book can help unlock the creativity in you. John writes with a comedic look and comment to his instruction. He had me laughing out loud ... Read More Rating: - Funny or Not, Here You ComePetruchio and his favorite shrew, Kate. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Harry and Sally. Ross and Rachel. Carrie and Mr. Big. What do these iconic romantic couples have in common? Will they, or won't they? How hard will they make us laugh before they finally do? And why, oh why, am I answering my own questions with yet more questions? The answers to these and other laughable ponderings can undoubtedly be found in The Comic Toolbox: How To Be Funny Even If You're Not by John Vorhaus. I consider it my go-to ... Read More Rating:  - Almost CreepyI have been doing some of my own writing but I've never read a book about organizing jokes, or ever cared about those books. A play writer talked me into reading "The Comic Tool box", and it was more then a little odd to have my jokes explained and defined. John Vorhans book has been great for new ideas, along with new ways to arrang humor in my writing. Rating:  - Great observations; lifeless humourSimply put, the book is filled with excellent methods for creating comedy. If you do not have strong comedic instinct, your results will be formulaic. The author comes from a background of cheap laughs and sitcoms like Married With Children. The jokes inside are corny at best. While Vorhaus isn't particularly funny himself, he does have a good eye for what makes a joke funny. If you have a facility towards joke writing, this book will help you perfect your art; but don't look for laughs inside the book ... Read More Rating: - Best comedy writing book I've read.I am a pro comedian and I am about halfway through the book and I am finding it very useful in developing new material. You won't be disapointed with this one. 
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