Old Jewish Comedians (A BLAB! Storybook)
(Part of the Old Jewish Comedians (#1) Series and Blab! Series)
This comprehensive collection of portraiture of comedians born before 1930 includes the famous (Milton Berle, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, Jack Benny), the not-so-famous (Benny Rubin, Shelly Berman) and the largely unknown (Al Kelly, Menasha Skulnik). The Reuben Award-winning Friedman presents a thorough visual history of these greatest Borscht-Belt comedians with 28 full-page portraits.
This is a Blab Storybook, a series showcasing sequential artists from the acclaimed anthology Blab . Each volume is presented in a beautiful 10" x 10" hardcover and full-color format.
This is a Blab Storybook, a series showcasing sequential artists from the acclaimed anthology Blab . Each volume is presented in a beautiful 10" x 10" hardcover and full-color format.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1560977418
ISBN13:9781560977414
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Fantagraphics Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.1" x 10.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
vey peppy, very attractive
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
God knew what he was doing. First he created the Jews, then he created comedy. Then he created Drew Friedman and his pencils. What else can you ask for?
old jewish comedians
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A great find to give the elderly Jewish family members. My dad doesn't read very much anymore, but he appreciated this book. The images are clear and fun. I'm sure seeing these pictures brought back many memories of his youth.
Genius
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Drew Friedman is a genius. Probably the third or fourth most talented cartoonist of the last thirty years. Maybe the fifth. Definitely no lower than a very strong sixth. "Old Jewish Comedians" is a gem of a book. Buy this and "Warts and All" and while you're at it dig up the old Comics Journal issue with Drew's interview.
Delightful, Charming Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A wonderful tribute - brought back so many great memories. Congratulations, Drew; it's your best work yet!
Drew Friedman at his BEST!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
All the great legendary old comedians (and some not-so-notables) come alive in this collection of Drew Friedman "in your face" artwork. I loved every page, every wrinkle, every liver spot. Friedman nails these old timers in some of the most bizarre caricature portraits, life-like and boldly detailed...in just that unique Friedman style. Don't worry, this book is not just for Jews....anyone who loves old comedians will savor this collection of artwork. I can't wait for the sequel!
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