"Mr. Bogosian has crossed the line that separates an exciting artist from a cultural hero. What Lenny Bruce was to the 1950s, Bob Dylan to the 1960s, Woody Allen to the 1970s - that's what Eric... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I bought this book at the theatre after recently seeing a production of Talk Radio with Liev Schreiber. I really enjoyed the play and also the monologues. With virtually no props and simple dialogue (the way people really talk), Mr. Bogosian creates realistic slices of life. I was reminded of the plays of David Mamet, another favorite, especially Glen Garry GlenRoss, which I also saw two years ago starring Mr. Schreiber. You see the average person trying to cope with world class problems and seemingly getting no help from God, the government, the past, and passers-by. Both playwrights with few words can draw out the audience's deepest feelings. I love this kind of work.
The Essential Bogosian: Talk Radio, Drinking in America, FunHouse and Men Inside
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
In a very good condition, looks like new.
Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a great book for anyone who loves comedic theatr
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