{"product_id":"the-funny-parts-anthony-balducci-9780786465132","title":"The Funny Parts: A History of Film Comedy Routines and Gags","description":"\u003cp\u003e Classic comedy routines and individual gags have been around for many hundreds of years, probably thousands; the best of these ribticklers make their merry way through theater, circus, film and television. The challenge to comedians has always been to adapt familiar material in a way that emphasizes their personal style and outlook. The many routines and gags cited in this illustrated history are lovingly deconstructed to show how they have been shaped to suit different eras and performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e These tried and true laugh-provokers are indestructible. Through all the remakes, revivals, recycles and revamps, they have survived robustly to the present day. As these timeless comedy gems are traced to their beginnings and followed through the years, readers are taken on a mirthful journey from Keystone to Zombieland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Balducci\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786465131\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786465132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Anthony Balducci","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483686154495,"sku":"9780786465132","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e8d292e-2821-4966-87db-0cfe09113912.jpg?v=1778040002","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-funny-parts-anthony-balducci-9780786465132","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}