Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone

by Bo Burnham

Book Overview

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians?

Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the youngest to do so in the channel's history. Now Bo is a rising star in the comedy world, revered for his utterly original and intelligent voice. And, he can SIIIIIIIIING

In Egghead, Bo brings his brand of brainy, emotional comedy to the page in the form of off-kilter poems, thoughts, and more. Teaming up with his longtime friend, artist, and illustrator Chance Bone, Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird book that will make you think, laugh and think, "why did I just laugh?"

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455519146
• ISBN13: 9781455519149
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Can’t Stop Thinking of This Book

I come back to this book to reread at least once a week. It’s funny, clever, and heartbreaking at times due to its relatability.

Not the norm, but just as amazing.

Filled with silly, seemingly pointless, adult rated, deep thought provoking, and straight up depressing poems by the comedian we know and love. Dont expect it to all be his normal "slapstick, whitty humor" from his specials, but expect to think and reread as you take in all of the interpretations of this collection, with bonus laughs spread through.