McCann, Graham
Frankie Howerd: Stand-Up Comic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841153117
- author:
- McCann, Graham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Performing Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Frankie Howerd: A Revolutionary in Comedy This biography by celebrated biographer Graham McCann offers an authoritative look at Britain's most subversive twentieth-century clown, Frankie Howerd. Through extensive new research and original interviews, McCann charts the unique career of a comedian who defied convention with his lack of act and reliance on trying to prevent the audience from laughing. From his early success as a radio star in the 1940s and 1950s, to his rediscovery in the 1960s by Peter Cook, Howerd's career was marked by periods of popularity and obscurity. McCann also delves into Howerd's private life, revealing secrets, insecurities, and unexpected friendships that add depth to this exceptional biography. With a vivid portrayal of both Howerd's colourful career and precarious private life, this book brings to life an unique British entertainer who continues to fascinate audiences today.
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