{"product_id":"this-is-a-book-about-john-semley-9781770413054","title":"This Is a Book about the Kids in the Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe first book to explore their history, legacy, and influence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book about the Kids in the Hall -- the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe formed in Toronto in 1984 and best known for the innovative, hilarious, zeitgeist-capturing sketch show \u003ci\u003eThe Kids in the Hall\u003c\/i\u003e -- told by the people who were there, namely the Kids themselves. John Semley's thoroughly researched book is rich with interviews with Dave Foley, Mark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, and Scott Thompson, as well as Lorne Michaels and comedians speaking to the Kids' legacy: Janeane Garofalo, Tim Heidecker, Nathan Fielder, and others. It also turns a critic's eye on that legacy, making a strong case for the massive influence the Kids have exerted, both on alternative comedy and on pop culture more broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kids in the Hall were like a band: a group of weirdoes brought together, united by a common sensibility. And, much like a band, they're always better when they're together. This is a book about friendship, collaboration, and comedy -- and about clashing egos, lost opportunities, and one-upmanship. This is a book about the head-crushing, cross-dressing, inimitable Kids in the Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Semley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770413057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770413054\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ECW Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/11\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2016 pg. 111","brand":"John Semley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077756907775,"sku":"9781770413054","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66ca8611-fb74-4426-a114-6e0ab2752d04.jpg?v=1685471618","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/this-is-a-book-about-john-semley-9781770413054","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}