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The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, From Amalgamated Morons To American Icons
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More People Today Can Name The Members Of The Three Stooges Than Can Name Three Justices Of The Supreme Court. The Stooges Are Comedy Icons Whose Enduring Appeal And Slapstick Legacy Have Made Them One Of The Most Famous And Beloved Comedy Troupes In The World. Michael Fleming'S The Three Stoogestm Is The First Complete, Authorized Biography Of The Men Who Made Pie Fights Part Of Our National Cultural Heritage.A Juggernaut Of Wise Guys, Headlocks, And Unforgettable Insults, This Book Tells The Whole History Of The Stooges, Starting With Their Origins In The Golden Years Of Vaudeville, When The Boys From Brooklyn Honed Their Craft. Moe, Curly, And Shemp Howard Were Born Moses, Jerome, And Samuel Horwitzand Were Believed For Many Years To Be The Three Least Accomplished Sons Of Their Lithuanian Immigrant Parents. Ultimately, Of Course, The Three Stooges Reinvented The Rules Of Slapstick Comedy: Never Be Caught Unprepared In A Pie Fight, Never Slap One Wise Guy In The Face If You Can Slap Three In A Row, And Never Underestimate The Value Of A Good Poke In The Eye.Signed In 1934 By Columbia Pictures To A Renewable Contract That Had Them Making At Least Nine Short Films A Year, The Stooges Learned Firsthand About The Sharks Swimming Through Hollywood'S Early Waters. And After Nearly A Quarter Century Of Producing The Short Films For Which The Stooges Are So Well Known And Loved, The Studio Declined To Renew Their Contract In 1954, And The Pioneering Piethrowing Professionals Lost Their Jobs. Fittingly, Though, Moe & Co. Were Destined To Have The Last Laugh: The Advent Of Television Revived Their Careers After The Decline Of Vaudeville And Hollywood Shorts, And A New Generation Of Belly Laughs Was Born.From The Stooges' Humble Origins To Movie Stardom To Comedy Legends, There'S Something Here For Every Level Of Fanfrom Folks Who Watched Them On Television As A Kid To Stooge Scholars And Certified Knuckleheads. Featuring Over Two Hundred Photographs, Many Of Them Rare; Interviews With Stooge Friends And Families; And A Complete Filmography With Every Woobwoob And Crashed Society Cocktail Party Lovingly Detailed, This Book Will Be Treasured By All Stoogedom.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History'? A: The book covers the complete history of the Three Stooges, detailing their origins, rise to fame, and impact on comedy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History' is Michael Fleming.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on November 9, 1999.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book features over two hundred photographs, many of which are rare.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy this book? A: This book is suitable for fans of all levels, from casual viewers to Stooge scholars.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or special content? A: Yes, it includes interviews with friends and family of the Stooges, as well as a complete filmography.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is this book an authorized biography? A: Yes, it is the first complete, authorized biography of the Three Stooges.