Comedians getting into the world of literature is no rare thing. Bestseller lists are full of comedy memoirs or humour fiction from some of the world’s best stand-ups and comedy actors. What is rare, however, is finding a book about the nature of comedy itself. Luckily, a few do exist, and here are the comedians responsible:
By Hayley Charlesworth
Comedians getting into the world of literature is no rare thing. Bestseller lists are full of comedy memoirs or humour fiction from some of the world’s best stand-ups and comedy actors. What is rare, however, is finding a book about the nature of comedy itself. Luckily, a few do exist, and here are the comedians responsible: by Hayley Charlesworth Geeks everywhere have long wished for a silver screen or TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's classic apocalyptic comedy, Good Omens. Now, it seems their prayers are answered. Well, sort of. For while we won't see Good Omens on screens any time soon, a new adaptation has been announced for Radio 4. And the cast list is incredible. by Hayley Charlesworth A Forbidden Rumspringa, by Keira Andrews, is not only her best book to date, but also one of the most beautifully written romances I have had the pleasure to read. This Amish-set m/m romance transcends the general expectations of the genre to be a story of religion, obligation, and choice. But it is a romance at its heart, and a unique one at that. But first, the blurb: by Hayley Charlesworth I return from Edinburgh Fringe Festival laden with comedy books, turning what was intended to be a two-part article into a regular feature. This time, we look at travel and adventure: comedians who have written about their amazing adventures, or their travels to unexpected places, usually fuelled by pure madness. by Hayley Charlesworth This October, the latest YA juggernaut hits cinema screens, as The Maze Runner, starring Teen Wolf's Dylan O'Brien, releases its first installment. But before you see the film, it might be time to give the book a try. For while the market may be over-saturated with young adult dystopia, The Maze Runner is not your typical Hunger Games knock-off. by Hayley Charlesworth The whole of the I'm With Geek team are shocked and saddened by the death of Robin Williams, a true legend of Hollywood, comedy, and an all round decent bloke. While the film section may be dedicating a week to Robin's memory, he's touched the lives of so many people around the world, including the Book Team. And so what better way to honour him than to look at the source materials so some of his fantastic oeuvre. by Hayley Charlesworth I am taking a break from I’m With Geek for the week as I take in the delights of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. But while I’m basking in comedy glory (for stand-up comedy is my main reason for attending) I pity the people back home who are denied the laughter. But fear not, I am here to provide with literature! In the first of a semi-regular series, we look at three comedians who made the leap to the fiction world. By the IWG Book Team The Elevator Pitch, that terrifying thing where you have to sell your entire concept for your book/film/TV show in the length of time it takes to travel in a lift. The I'm With Geek site have all come together to create pitches for their sections given a title to work from, and now, it is the Book Team's turn to present our own ideas under the title of Rings in the Rainbow. How have our team interpreted the title, and whose pitch is the best? Check them out below (a couple even have accompanying book covers!), and be sure to let us know your favourite in the comments! By Hayley Charlesworth Today, 1st August, marks Yorkshire Day, a day to celebrate all things Yorkshire. And as a native of the other side of the Pennines, I feel like a traitor to my people even writing this article. But my grandad was a Yorkshireman and I basically live next to the moors separating Lancashire and Yorkshire, so I think I'm good so long as I'm not wearing a red rose. Centuries-old rivalries aside, Yorkshire has produced some incredible writing talent. Here are just five examples: by Hayley Charlesworth Brian Aldiss is one of the sci-fi greats, with his novels Hothouse and Non-Stop amongst others considered masterworks. But here we have one of his more obscure works, so obscure that the novella is now only available second-hand. This is unfortunate, as Brothers of the Head has one of the most unexpected and unique storylines in the genre. It’s a sci-fi about conjoined twins who front a 1970s punk band. But it’s also so much more than that. |
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