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Frankie Howerd: Stand Up ComicFrankie Howerd: Stand Up Comic by Graham McCann
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A masterly insight into the man and his era.
Morecambe and WiseMorecambe and Wise by Graham McCann
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The best book on the best two.
Dino: Living High in the Dirty Business of DreamsDino: Living High in the Dirty Business of Dreams by Nick Tosches
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Splendid analysis of Martin's life, work and image
Between Flops: A Biography of Preston SturgesBetween Flops: A Biography of Preston Sturges by James Curtis
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Fascinating look at an under-appreciated comedy genius
Cary Grant: A Class ApartCary Grant: A Class Apart by Graham McCann
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What's wrong with it? Nothing!
Biography of Peter CookBiography of Peter Cook by Harry Thompson
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A thorough, if somewhat dry, discussion of a great British genius
Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and LightAlfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light by Patrick McGilligan
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A refreshingly balanced account of the master's life and career
Nobody's Perfect: Billy Wilder - A Personal BiographyNobody's Perfect: Billy Wilder - A Personal Biography by Charlotte Chandler
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An uneven, slightly indulgent but consistently entertaining tribute.
In My Life: The Brian Epstein StoryIn My Life: The Brian Epstein Story by Debbie Geller
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The man behind The Beatles, as recalled by those who knew him
Spike: An Intimate MemoirSpike: An Intimate Memoir by Norma Farnes
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An insider's insight into a complex comic.
The Life and Death of Peter SellersThe Life and Death of Peter Sellers by Roger Lewis
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Almost as maddening but captivating as its subject
Ginger Geezer: the Life of Vivian StanshallGinger Geezer: the Life of Vivian Stanshall by Chris Welch
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A good introduction to an engagingly odd artiste
Monty Python Speaks!Monty Python Speaks! by David Morgan
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This is as disciplined as the bigger Python book is self-indulgent
Remembering Peter SellersRemembering Peter Sellers by Graham Stark
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A nice antidote to the excesses of all the hatchet jobs
Lulu in HollywoodLulu in Hollywood by Louise Brooks
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This is Tynan at his best
Funny, Peculiar: The True Story of Benny HillFunny, Peculiar: The True Story of Benny Hill by Mark Lewisohn
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Lewisohn tells Hill's story with accuracy and compassion
"Dad's Army": The Story of a Classic Television Show"Dad's Army": The Story of a Classic Television Show by Graham McCann
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A delightful biography both of a show and its stars
HancockHancock by Freddie Hancock
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Still the best book about Hancock
The Man on the Flying Trapeze: Life and Times of W.C. FieldsThe Man on the Flying Trapeze: Life and Times of W.C. Fields by Simon Louvish
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Detailed, enlightening and entertaining
Rat Pack Confidential: Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey and the Last Great Showbiz PartyRat Pack Confidential: Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey and the Last Great Showbiz Party by Shawn Levy
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Stylish and lively group biography