Marty Feldman: The Biography of a Comedy Legend
The Biography of a Comedy Legend
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2011
Summary
Mike Myers thinks he was “a genius”, while John Cleese regards him as “a true cultural icon”. He was an architect of British comedy, paving the way for Monty Python, and then became a major Hollywood star, forever remembered as Igor in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. A writer, director, performer and true pioneer of his art, he died aged only 48. His name was Marty Feldman, and here, at last, is the first ever biography.
Acclaimed author Robert Ross has interviewed Marty’s fr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857683786 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857683780 |
| Author: | Robert Ross |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2011 |
| Weight: | 652g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 166mm x 31mm |
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Critics Review
“Every Saturday evening I would watch ‘The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine’. Igor in
“[An] incredible story… A richly rewarding read.” Time Out“Marty was a grand talent. A comedic writing and acting legend that may never again be matched in terms of content and volume alone. Robert Ross’ love of the subject allowed you to get to know this troubled and tortured soul.” - Killer Reviews—–“Every Saturday evening I would watch ‘The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine’. Igor in ‘Young Frankenstein’ was written for Marty. I was thinking of him all the time. No-one else could have played that part.” - Gene Wilder “When you’re a comedy writer you pray for Marty Feldman. He not only met your material, he lifted it. He gave it that magic touch.” - Mel Brooks “Marty was the perfect comedy script editor. The veteran centre half who steered the new defence.” - Sir David Frost “Marty had one of the sharpest comedy brains in anybody I have ever met. He was a lovely man as well. Almost unique.” - Michael Palin CBE “He had a wonderful comedy presence. He is a true cultural icon.” - John Cleese “I love British comedy. I learnt from it. Marty Feldman was a genius. Crossed eyes are funny!” -Mike Myers
About The Author
Robert Ross
Robert Ross has been a writer for ten years, with work ranging from books on the Carry On films to Doctor Who audio plays. He is also a prolific moderator for DVD audio commentaries.
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