Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: The Selected Writings of Groucho Marx

by Groucho Marx and Robert S. Bader

Book Overview

Groucho Marx was a comic genius who starred on stage and in film, radio, and television. But he was also a gifted writer - the author of a play, two screenplays, seven books, and over 100 articles and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571198988
• ISBN13: 9780571198986
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The best of Groucho, literally!

Though best known as a performer, Groucho Marx always cherished the opportunity to express himself in writing. Robert S. Bader has collected a large number of his short works -- some of them autobiographical, others comic essays and letters -- most of which have never been published before in book form. Unlike the recent collection "The Essential Groucho," by Stefan Kanfer, which contained excerpts from Marx Brothers plays, films, and television shows, all the pieces collected here were written by Groucho himself (or were they? Bader's long, well-written introduction discusses the contributions of Groucho's silent collaborator, Arthur Sheekman). Not every one is a gem, but on the whole the collection is delightful. A "must" addition to any Marx collection.

Not as funny as the Groucho Letters...

A lot of the material in this book shows up in many of Groucho's other books, but the new material is very entertaining. Not quite as funny as the Groucho Letters, but a must for any Groucho fan...

groucho marx: and other short stories....

One of the greatest books I've ever read on Groucho's written humor! Very complete! New info for old fans! I loved it! ....

Reiner Resurrects Groucho for this Stellar Performance

Groucho was a funny man, we know that. He was an essayist, maybe we didn't know that. He wanted to be known foremost as a writer. Here's proof he should be.This collection of Marx's essays is read by Carl Reiner. Reiner reads all of Groucho's works with a stunning facimile af Groucho's voice. It's as if Groucho himself has come back just to read this collection. Reiner's innate comedian's timing rounds out this performance making one of the best recorded performances I've had the pleasure of listening to.Guaranteed to make a Groucho lover out of anyone. Even your kids..