In on the Joke: The Original Queens of Standup Comedy

by Shawn Levy

Book Overview

"A sensitive and vivid study of early female stand-ups... [Levy is a] painstaking, knowledgeable guide." --New York Times Book Review

A hilarious and moving account of the trailblazing women of stand-up comedy who broke down walls so they could stand before the mic--perfect for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Hacks

Today, women are ascendant in stand-up comedy, even preeminent. They make...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385545789
• ISBN13: 9780385545785
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.4"