How to Talk Dirty and Influence People

Name: How to Talk Dirty and Influence People
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780306825293
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An Autobiography

By Lewis Black and Howard Reich and Lenny Bruce

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How to Talk Dirty and Influence People is a candid memoir of the provocative comedian Lenny Bruce. It delves into his tumultuous life, exploring the challenges he faced due to his bold social commentary and boundary-pushing humour. The book offers insights into Bruce's personal battles with censorship and his influence on the freedom of speech in comedy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the life and times of a pioneering comedian, known for challenging societal norms and using humour to influence change. It offers a candid look at the blend of provocative humour and social critique, making it a captivating read for those interested in the power of comedy to provoke thought and inspire dialogue.

How to Talk Dirty and Influence People

Reissue edition of Lenny Bruce's classic autobiography to mark the 50th anniversary of his passing, with a new Preface by Lewis Black and a new Foreword by Howard Reich

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During the course of a career that began in the late 1940s, Lenny Bruce challenged the sanctity of organised religion and other societal and political conventions. He widened the boundaries of free speech. Critic Ralph Gleason said, "So many taboos have been lifted and so many comics have rushed through the doors Lenny opened. He utterly changed the world of comedy."

Although Bruce died when he was only forty, his influence on the worlds of comedy, jazz, and satire is incalculable. How to Talk Dirty and Influence People remains a brilliant existential account of his life and the forces that made him the most important and controversial entertainer in history.

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How to Talk Dirty and Influence People is widely praised for its insightful look into Lenny Bruce's life as a pioneering comedian. Reviewers commend the book for its candid exploration of Bruce's influence on modern stand-up comedy and his fearless pursuit of truth, which challenged societal norms. The book is appreciated for shedding light on Bruce's controversial yet influential routines, and many see it as essential reading for understanding comedy's evolution.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780306825293

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Illustration: 24 pages black-&-white photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Howard Reich Lenny Bruce Lewis Black Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Lenny Bruce (1925-1966) was a stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and screenwriter. His 1964 trial for obscenity (and posthumous pardon) is seen as a landmark for freedom of speech in the United States.