Author: Richard Herring
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574376
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
THE FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. GUARANTEED TO TURN AN AWKWARD SILENCE INTO AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION. 'Ridiculously funny and (unexpectedly) genuinely useful' ADAM KAY 'A perfect way to pretend you're interested in people you're not that interested in' KATHY BURKE 'Most of this book is pointless filth, all of it is hilarious, and my answer to question 715(a) is "Yes thank you and it was very tasty"' DAWN FRENCH If you had to wear somebody's guts for garters - if you had to - who would you disembowel in order to facilitate your socks staying up? What do you consider your median achievement? Would you rather have pubic hair made of unremovable barbed wire or to be attacked by a rabid badger in your sleep once a week? We've all been there. Stuck at a boring family party, on an awkward date, in a below-par job interview, or any number of other situations in which conversation has become more of a trickle than a flow. Well, fear the excruciation no more, as Richard Herring's EMERGENCY QUESTIONS is about to change your life. Containing 1,001 conversation starters from one of our most cherished comedians, along with plenty of answers from the many household names who've appeared on his podcast, this book is virtually guaranteed to remove any social anxiety from your life, and will raise your repartee-game to new heights. 'Of all the clever people I know, Richard is the stupidest. And of all the stupid people I know, Richard is the cleverest. That's why this is such a brilliant book for everyone' RICHARD OSMAN 'Perhaps if Michael Parkinson had asked Mohammad Ali if he'd ever seen a Bigfoot he might be remembered as a great interviewer. Instead it is Richard Herring who has perfected the art of creating funny, interesting and offensive questions that will supercharge even the dullest encounter' ADAM BUXTON 'Richard Herring bullied me into claiming this book, which I haven't yet read, is brilliant' CHARLIE BROOKER
Emergency Questions
Author: Richard Herring
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574376
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
THE FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. GUARANTEED TO TURN AN AWKWARD SILENCE INTO AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION. 'Ridiculously funny and (unexpectedly) genuinely useful' ADAM KAY 'A perfect way to pretend you're interested in people you're not that interested in' KATHY BURKE 'Most of this book is pointless filth, all of it is hilarious, and my answer to question 715(a) is "Yes thank you and it was very tasty"' DAWN FRENCH If you had to wear somebody's guts for garters - if you had to - who would you disembowel in order to facilitate your socks staying up? What do you consider your median achievement? Would you rather have pubic hair made of unremovable barbed wire or to be attacked by a rabid badger in your sleep once a week? We've all been there. Stuck at a boring family party, on an awkward date, in a below-par job interview, or any number of other situations in which conversation has become more of a trickle than a flow. Well, fear the excruciation no more, as Richard Herring's EMERGENCY QUESTIONS is about to change your life. Containing 1,001 conversation starters from one of our most cherished comedians, along with plenty of answers from the many household names who've appeared on his podcast, this book is virtually guaranteed to remove any social anxiety from your life, and will raise your repartee-game to new heights. 'Of all the clever people I know, Richard is the stupidest. And of all the stupid people I know, Richard is the cleverest. That's why this is such a brilliant book for everyone' RICHARD OSMAN 'Perhaps if Michael Parkinson had asked Mohammad Ali if he'd ever seen a Bigfoot he might be remembered as a great interviewer. Instead it is Richard Herring who has perfected the art of creating funny, interesting and offensive questions that will supercharge even the dullest encounter' ADAM BUXTON 'Richard Herring bullied me into claiming this book, which I haven't yet read, is brilliant' CHARLIE BROOKER
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574376
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
THE FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. GUARANTEED TO TURN AN AWKWARD SILENCE INTO AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION. 'Ridiculously funny and (unexpectedly) genuinely useful' ADAM KAY 'A perfect way to pretend you're interested in people you're not that interested in' KATHY BURKE 'Most of this book is pointless filth, all of it is hilarious, and my answer to question 715(a) is "Yes thank you and it was very tasty"' DAWN FRENCH If you had to wear somebody's guts for garters - if you had to - who would you disembowel in order to facilitate your socks staying up? What do you consider your median achievement? Would you rather have pubic hair made of unremovable barbed wire or to be attacked by a rabid badger in your sleep once a week? We've all been there. Stuck at a boring family party, on an awkward date, in a below-par job interview, or any number of other situations in which conversation has become more of a trickle than a flow. Well, fear the excruciation no more, as Richard Herring's EMERGENCY QUESTIONS is about to change your life. Containing 1,001 conversation starters from one of our most cherished comedians, along with plenty of answers from the many household names who've appeared on his podcast, this book is virtually guaranteed to remove any social anxiety from your life, and will raise your repartee-game to new heights. 'Of all the clever people I know, Richard is the stupidest. And of all the stupid people I know, Richard is the cleverest. That's why this is such a brilliant book for everyone' RICHARD OSMAN 'Perhaps if Michael Parkinson had asked Mohammad Ali if he'd ever seen a Bigfoot he might be remembered as a great interviewer. Instead it is Richard Herring who has perfected the art of creating funny, interesting and offensive questions that will supercharge even the dullest encounter' ADAM BUXTON 'Richard Herring bullied me into claiming this book, which I haven't yet read, is brilliant' CHARLIE BROOKER
Performing Live Comedy
Author: Chris Ritchie
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408147246
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Comedy is a global multibillion dollar industry and it is also one of the easiest ones to get into. Performing Live Comedy is for anyone who has ever thought about getting up onstage and being funny or for those who have already started. It offers a breakdown of the process of live comedy and provides a basic toolbox for the student and aspirant comedian, covering all aspects of live comedy such as stand-up, music, double acts, ventriloquists and magicians. Gender, sexuality, ethnicity and disability are also covered in this book as well as ethical considerations on what we should or should not joke about. The book breaks down the entire process of live comedy from writing a simple one-liner to creating a complete act, from organising an open spot at the local comedy club to getting into the Edinburgh Festival and running your own venue. Performing Live Comedy is full of advice and original interviews with comedians and writers currently involved in the comedy industry such as Rob Grant (Red Dwarf), Shazia Merza, Henning Wehn, Ed Aczel, Paul Zerdin and Lucy Greaves.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408147246
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Comedy is a global multibillion dollar industry and it is also one of the easiest ones to get into. Performing Live Comedy is for anyone who has ever thought about getting up onstage and being funny or for those who have already started. It offers a breakdown of the process of live comedy and provides a basic toolbox for the student and aspirant comedian, covering all aspects of live comedy such as stand-up, music, double acts, ventriloquists and magicians. Gender, sexuality, ethnicity and disability are also covered in this book as well as ethical considerations on what we should or should not joke about. The book breaks down the entire process of live comedy from writing a simple one-liner to creating a complete act, from organising an open spot at the local comedy club to getting into the Edinburgh Festival and running your own venue. Performing Live Comedy is full of advice and original interviews with comedians and writers currently involved in the comedy industry such as Rob Grant (Red Dwarf), Shazia Merza, Henning Wehn, Ed Aczel, Paul Zerdin and Lucy Greaves.
The Art of Movies
Author: Nicolae Sfetcu
Publisher: Nicolae Sfetcu
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Movie is considered to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Publisher: Nicolae Sfetcu
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Movie is considered to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Proibito!
Author: Roberto Curti
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476650365
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
From its birth in 1913 to its abolition in 2021, film censorship marked the history of Italian cinema, and its evolution mirrored the social, political, and cultural travail of the country. During the Fascist regime and in the postwar period, censorship was a powerful political tool in the hands of the ruling party; many films were banned or severely cut. By the end of the 1960s, censors had to cope with the changing morals and the widespread diffusion of sexuality in popular culture, which led to the boom of hardcore pornography. With the crisis of the national industry and the growing influence of television, censorship gradually changed its focus and targets. The book analyzes Italian film censorship from its early days to the present, discussing the most controversial cases and protagonists. These include such notorious works as Last Tango in Paris and Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom, and groundbreaking filmmakers such as Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini, who pushed the limits of what was acceptable on screen, causing scandal and public debate.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476650365
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
From its birth in 1913 to its abolition in 2021, film censorship marked the history of Italian cinema, and its evolution mirrored the social, political, and cultural travail of the country. During the Fascist regime and in the postwar period, censorship was a powerful political tool in the hands of the ruling party; many films were banned or severely cut. By the end of the 1960s, censors had to cope with the changing morals and the widespread diffusion of sexuality in popular culture, which led to the boom of hardcore pornography. With the crisis of the national industry and the growing influence of television, censorship gradually changed its focus and targets. The book analyzes Italian film censorship from its early days to the present, discussing the most controversial cases and protagonists. These include such notorious works as Last Tango in Paris and Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom, and groundbreaking filmmakers such as Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini, who pushed the limits of what was acceptable on screen, causing scandal and public debate.
Introduction to 65 (film)
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 2657046819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Introduction to 65 is a 2021 Indian film by director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The movie is set in the year 1965, a significant period in the history of India when the country was fighting a war with Pakistan. It follows the story of Subedar Joginder Singh and his battalion of soldiers, who are posted at the border to protect their country. This film attempts to bring to light the courage and bravery of the Indian soldiers who fought in this war. The movie stars Gippy Grewal in the lead role of Subedar Joginder Singh, and he is supported by a talented ensemble cast. The film is a tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. With stunning visuals and heartfelt performances, Introduction to 65 is a tale of patriotism and heroism, which will leave a lasting impact on its audience.
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 2657046819
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Introduction to 65 is a 2021 Indian film by director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The movie is set in the year 1965, a significant period in the history of India when the country was fighting a war with Pakistan. It follows the story of Subedar Joginder Singh and his battalion of soldiers, who are posted at the border to protect their country. This film attempts to bring to light the courage and bravery of the Indian soldiers who fought in this war. The movie stars Gippy Grewal in the lead role of Subedar Joginder Singh, and he is supported by a talented ensemble cast. The film is a tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. With stunning visuals and heartfelt performances, Introduction to 65 is a tale of patriotism and heroism, which will leave a lasting impact on its audience.
Nightstruck
Author: Jenna Black
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466871768
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Nightstruck: the start of a spooky yet romantic dark paranormal horror series from Glimmerglass author Jenna Black. The night is the enemy, and the city of Philadelphia is its deadliest weapon. Becket is an ordinary teenage girl, wrestling with the upheaval of her parents' divorce. A studious high school senior, her biggest problems to date have been choosing which colleges to apply to, living up to her parents' ambitious expectations for her, and fighting her secret crush on her best friend's boyfriend. But that all changes on the night she tries to save an innocent life and everything goes horribly wrong. Unbeknownst to her, Becket has been tricked into opening a door between worlds, allowing a dark magic into the mortal world. As the magic trickles in, the city begins to change at night. Strange creatures roam the streets, and inanimate objects come to life, all of them bloodthirsty and terrifying. The city returns to normal when the sun rises in the morning, and no one can capture the strange changes--such as potholes turning into toothy mouths and wires turning into strangling vines--on film, which prompts the government to declare that the city has been infected with some kind of madness and must be quarantined. Meanwhile, venturing out of one's house at night has become a dangerous proposition, and the moment the sun sets, most of the citizens of the city shut themselves up in their houses and stay there even in the case of dire emergencies. The magic is openly hostile to most mortals, but there are some individuals it seems to covet, trying to lure them out into the night. While Becket struggles to protect her friends and family from predatory creatures of the night, she is constantly tempted to shrug off all her responsibilities and join them. Joining the night world means being free of not just responsibility, but conscience, and it means no longer caring about the fate of others. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466871768
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Nightstruck: the start of a spooky yet romantic dark paranormal horror series from Glimmerglass author Jenna Black. The night is the enemy, and the city of Philadelphia is its deadliest weapon. Becket is an ordinary teenage girl, wrestling with the upheaval of her parents' divorce. A studious high school senior, her biggest problems to date have been choosing which colleges to apply to, living up to her parents' ambitious expectations for her, and fighting her secret crush on her best friend's boyfriend. But that all changes on the night she tries to save an innocent life and everything goes horribly wrong. Unbeknownst to her, Becket has been tricked into opening a door between worlds, allowing a dark magic into the mortal world. As the magic trickles in, the city begins to change at night. Strange creatures roam the streets, and inanimate objects come to life, all of them bloodthirsty and terrifying. The city returns to normal when the sun rises in the morning, and no one can capture the strange changes--such as potholes turning into toothy mouths and wires turning into strangling vines--on film, which prompts the government to declare that the city has been infected with some kind of madness and must be quarantined. Meanwhile, venturing out of one's house at night has become a dangerous proposition, and the moment the sun sets, most of the citizens of the city shut themselves up in their houses and stay there even in the case of dire emergencies. The magic is openly hostile to most mortals, but there are some individuals it seems to covet, trying to lure them out into the night. While Becket struggles to protect her friends and family from predatory creatures of the night, she is constantly tempted to shrug off all her responsibilities and join them. Joining the night world means being free of not just responsibility, but conscience, and it means no longer caring about the fate of others. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Censored Screams
Author: Tom Johnson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786427310
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
As Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931) ushered in the golden age of horror films in the United States, studios and distributors were faced with a major problem in their number one overseas market: the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC) were demanding extensive cuts, enforcing age restrictions, and banning outright many of Hollywood's horror movies. The issue most often used to limit the showing of horror films was their "unsuitability" to children. With that in mind, the BBFC developed specific film codes--the "A" (for adults) and the "H" (for horrific), both of which restricted viewing to those 16 or older--and then applied them liberally. This work examines how and why horror films were censored or banned in the United Kingdom, and the part these actions played in ending Hollywood's golden age of horror.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786427310
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
As Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931) ushered in the golden age of horror films in the United States, studios and distributors were faced with a major problem in their number one overseas market: the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC) were demanding extensive cuts, enforcing age restrictions, and banning outright many of Hollywood's horror movies. The issue most often used to limit the showing of horror films was their "unsuitability" to children. With that in mind, the BBFC developed specific film codes--the "A" (for adults) and the "H" (for horrific), both of which restricted viewing to those 16 or older--and then applied them liberally. This work examines how and why horror films were censored or banned in the United Kingdom, and the part these actions played in ending Hollywood's golden age of horror.
The Big O
Author: Phoebe Alexander
Publisher: Mountains Wanted Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Do these two chemists have the right formula, or will it blow up in their faces? Ozcar Petrov knows one thing and knows it well: chemistry. In his job as a chemist for a major pharmaceutical company that develops vaccines, he’s known for winning an award for something really important you’ve probably never heard of. But despite all the accolades he’s received, he’s never gotten a big head. Well, until Hazel Byrd steps into his life and presents him with a challenge. She’s his new colleague, and she has a secret: she’s never had the big O. If anything could give Ozzy a big head, it would be getting Hazel off. And he’s going to use all his chemical know-how to make it happen. Can these two geeks find the right formula or will their relationship fizzle out before it even gets off the ground? The Big O is part of the Alpha Bet Guys series, which is about five alpha'ish guys who like to make bets. Each 20-30K word novella can be read as a standalone. Book 1: A Hole - Ace & Ella's story can be found in the Big City Heat anthology. Book 2: The Big O - Ozzy & Hazel's story Book 3: Need the D - Dante & Julia's story Book 4: Hard F - Fox & Jenna's story Book 5: Ride the C - Cruz & Mia's story
Publisher: Mountains Wanted Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Do these two chemists have the right formula, or will it blow up in their faces? Ozcar Petrov knows one thing and knows it well: chemistry. In his job as a chemist for a major pharmaceutical company that develops vaccines, he’s known for winning an award for something really important you’ve probably never heard of. But despite all the accolades he’s received, he’s never gotten a big head. Well, until Hazel Byrd steps into his life and presents him with a challenge. She’s his new colleague, and she has a secret: she’s never had the big O. If anything could give Ozzy a big head, it would be getting Hazel off. And he’s going to use all his chemical know-how to make it happen. Can these two geeks find the right formula or will their relationship fizzle out before it even gets off the ground? The Big O is part of the Alpha Bet Guys series, which is about five alpha'ish guys who like to make bets. Each 20-30K word novella can be read as a standalone. Book 1: A Hole - Ace & Ella's story can be found in the Big City Heat anthology. Book 2: The Big O - Ozzy & Hazel's story Book 3: Need the D - Dante & Julia's story Book 4: Hard F - Fox & Jenna's story Book 5: Ride the C - Cruz & Mia's story
In love with her
Author: Dama Beltrán
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1071510622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Lucia, married and with several dependent children, lives in a wealthy family in the city. She is admired and envied by the female sector that surrounds her since she has had the life of a princess that they dreamed of since childhood. However, she is not happy. Disengaged and dissatisfied with what she has, look for a way out. On his thirty-fourth birthday, under the breath of a candle, he makes a wish: "May my life take another course" The young businessman Andreu Voltaire is tired of so much female mockery. He does not believe in love, after years of grief he has discovered that women only love him for his money. But all those premises will change when I find Lucia. One night, while drinking a bottle of Jack ́s Daniels, he looks at the stars and takes an oath: "I will not give up until that woman is mine"
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1071510622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Lucia, married and with several dependent children, lives in a wealthy family in the city. She is admired and envied by the female sector that surrounds her since she has had the life of a princess that they dreamed of since childhood. However, she is not happy. Disengaged and dissatisfied with what she has, look for a way out. On his thirty-fourth birthday, under the breath of a candle, he makes a wish: "May my life take another course" The young businessman Andreu Voltaire is tired of so much female mockery. He does not believe in love, after years of grief he has discovered that women only love him for his money. But all those premises will change when I find Lucia. One night, while drinking a bottle of Jack ́s Daniels, he looks at the stars and takes an oath: "I will not give up until that woman is mine"
Faith and Film
Author: Bryan P. Stone
Publisher: Chalice Press
ISBN: 9780827210530
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bryan Stone engages the cinema to open a discussion of theology and the culture of our time by pairing specific Christian doctrines found in the Apostles' Creed with popular movies and videos.
Publisher: Chalice Press
ISBN: 9780827210530
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bryan Stone engages the cinema to open a discussion of theology and the culture of our time by pairing specific Christian doctrines found in the Apostles' Creed with popular movies and videos.