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Last Words by George Carlin (2009, Hardcover)
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When Carlin died at age seventy-one in June 2008 with the book still unpublished, Hendra set out to assemble it as his friend would have wanted.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-101439172951
ISBN-139781439172957
eBay Product ID (ePID)73632214
Product Key Features
Book TitleLast Words
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRich & Famous, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Comedy
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorGeorge Carlin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-037036
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"...what "Last Words" ultimately reveals is how Carlin became a political protester, slam poet, cynic, polemicist and performance artist whose messages were delivered under the veneer of humor." -- Washington Post, "[Last Words] sounds as if he is still with us, rested and ready to ridicule the latest cultural hypocrisies."--The Washington Times, "Last Words, a posthumous autobiography from George Carlin, is a jazzy, inward-looking piece of work...as a chronicler of the working of his own mind, Carlin is terrific." --The New York Times"...what "Last Words" ultimately reveals is how Carlin became a political protester, slam poet, cynic, polemicist and performance artist whose messages were delivered under the veneer of humor." --Washington Post"The book is at turns biting and touching, and often both, which is what you would expect from a man for whom the sacred was profane and the profane, sacred." --Entertainment Weekly"...frank and insightful..." --Timemagazine"This is not a collection of setups and punch lines, but a candid, fearless accounting of his life and art...Last Wordsshows a comic master at the height of his storytelling powers and with no limit to what he had left to say."--L.A. Times"For comedy fans, this book is vital. It's easily worth its weight in gold for the biting observations on showbiz and its personalities." --San Francisco Chronicle"[Last Words] sounds as if he is still with us, rested and ready to ridicule the latest cultural hypocrisies." --The Washington Times"Seven particular words are associated with the late comedian George Carlin, and sentimental is not one of them. But that's the surprising portrait that emerges fromLast Words." --Houston Chronicle, "Seven particular words are associated with the late comedian George Carlin, and sentimental is not one of them. But that's the surprising portrait that emerges from Last Words ." -- Houston Chronicle, "For comedy fans, this book is vital. It's easily worth its weight in gold for the biting observations on showbiz and its personalities." -- San Francisco Chronicle, "The book is at turns biting and touching, and often both, which is what you would expect from a man for whom the sacred was profane and the profane, sacred." -- Entertainment Weekly, "This is not a collection of setups and punch lines, but a candid, fearless accounting of his life and art... Last Words shows a comic master at the height of his storytelling powers and with no limit to what he had left to say." -- L.A. Times, " Last Words , a posthumous autobiography from George Carlin, is a jazzy, inward-looking piece of work...as a chronicler of the working of his own mind, Carlin is terrific." -- The New York Times, "[ Last Words ] sounds as if he is still with us, rested and ready to ridicule the latest cultural hypocrisies." -- The Washington Times
Dewey Decimal792.7/6028092 B
SynopsisThe autobiography that Carlin had nearly completed before he died, "Last Words" chronicles the late comedian's illustrious career. Includes commentary from Carlin's fellow comedian Hendra., Born in New York City in 1937, George Dennis Patrick Carlin was one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. He appeared on ?The Tonight Show? more than 130 times, starred in an unprecedented 14 HBO Specials, hosted the first ?Saturday Night Live? and penned three New York Times bestselling books. Of the 23 solo albums recorded by Mr. Carlin, 11 were Grammy nominated and he took home the coveted statue five times including a 2001 Grammy win for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his reading of his best seller Brain Droppings. In 2002, Carlin was awarded the ?Freedom of Speech Award? by the First Amendment Center in cooperation with the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, and he was the named 11th recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in June of 2008. George Carlin passed away at age 71 on June 22, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
LC Classification NumberPN2287.C2685A3 2009
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- Mar 27, 2018
Last Words....George Carlin
Whether you are aware of it or not, George Carlin is the seminal stand up comedian from 1985 until his death. Carlin made you roar with laughter, while delivering political and social messages which some audiences were not altogether ready to accept. He got better with each HBO performance, He battled his demons. He won. I'm very surprised that here in 2018 I don't feel the love for him coming from the world of comedy. Sure, he's been given all the awards. But I'm not sure he's been fully appreciated. This book tells his life story, in very short segments. You get insight into how he worked, when he was out of the spotlight. Upon finishing the book, I wanted to sit and talk with George, make him laugh, and mostly tell him "Thanks."Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 23, 2024
Looking forward to reading this book. This is an autobiography, written by Carlin and a friend, tells all about his 50 year career.
Looking forward to reading this book. This is an autobiography, written by Carlin and a friend, tells all about his 50 year career.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 24, 2020
Excellent look at behind the man.
It’s funny as expected in many places but a serious look at his personal life, his family and some close comedian friends. Good read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 04, 2025
The dust jacket was a little worn, but t...
The dust jacket was a little worn, but the biik was in excellent condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 15, 2018
Book
No complaints. The book looms great and my husband will love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 03, 2022
gets right to the point and funny
great book many insights about GeorgeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 16, 2023
Great memoir!
It is a great memoir from one of the greatest comedians of all time. RIP George Carlin.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 23, 2020
Published after his death so it really was his last words
What can I say? It's George Carlin!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 15, 2024
Great book. A+
Great book. A+Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 26, 2018
Very Good.
Very interesting. The story behind George with allot of humour. Loved it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
