New York: Random House, 2015. Illustrated in color and in black and white. xvi, 489 pages. 8vo, white boards, d.w. (lightly dust soiled). New York: Random House, (2015). Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Featuring interviews from Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, Lena Dunham, Roseanne Barr, Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, James L. Brooks, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, Steve Martin, Albert Brooks, Sarah Silverman, Michael O'Donoghue, Adam Sandler, Jeff Garlin, Martin Short, Michael Che, Steve Allen..... More

London: Griffin, 1769. The Hypocrite. 1769, 2nd edition; The Miser by Henry Fielding. 1769, Fifth Edition. and The West Indian. [Richard Cumberland]. 1771. New Edition. Engraved title to the last piece; half-title present in the first. Three plays bound together. Contemporary armorial bookplate of Sir Henry Lawson, small ticket from the Ashley-Page Collection. 8vo, contemporary full calf; spine with raised bands, gilt floral tools; red morocco label. London: 1769; 1769; 1771. Very good (+). More

1964. Thin 8vo. Durham: Duke UP, 1964. More

1978. 749pps., square 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Oxford UP, 1978. More

London: Chatto & Windus, 1962. 246pp. Short 8vo, red boards, d.w. (slightly worn and sunned along spine). London: Chatto & Windus, (1962). Third Impression. A near fine copy in a very good dust(-) wrapper. More

Black and white photograph of American filmmaker Mel Brooks. Signed "All the Best! Mel Brooks". Circa 1973. Please inquire for more information. Melvin James Brooks is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, and songwriter. With a career spanning over seven decades, he is known as a writer and director of a variety of successful broad farces and parodies. A recipient of numerous accolades, he is one of 27 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar..... More

2004. Handwritten card on personal stationery from Carol Burnett to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales, "Dear Tom - As promised. I would suggest 'A Little At A Time!' Love, Carol". Mailing envelope included. Carol Creighton Burnett is an American comedian, actress, singer and writer. Burnett has played dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including seven Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, twelve People's Choice Awards, two Peabody..... More

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1988. Illustrated. 319 pages. 8vo. Grey cloth backed gray boards, d.w., first edition. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, (1988). A very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. Inscribed on first free end page: "To [...]- Best, George Burns. More

1988. Many photos. 317pp. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, (1988). More

Poster. Offset lithograph. 40.75" x 27". Unlined A theatrical movie poster for the 1916 short comedy film starring Douglas Fairbanks, Bessie Love, and Alma Rubens. A short silent film about a drug-abusing detective, this comedy is a parody of Sherlock Holmes and a lighthearted portrayal of cocaine and opium use in the early 20th century. A year prior to the film's release, the Harrison Act was put into effect, beginning an increasingly strict attitude towards drug enforcement and use in..... More

New York: PublicAffairs, 2003. Illustrated. xvii + 307 pages, 8vo, boards, d.w. New York: PublicAffairs, (2003). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Presentation copy signed by co-author Freddy Friedfeld on title page. More

Profusley Illus. 208pp. Small 8vo. cloth. N.Y., (1964). First Edn. More

1990. 10 x 8-inch black-and-white photo of the actor posing with his hand touching his face -- no place, no date, circa 1990. Boldly inscribed on the right side: "Kris - Best Wishes and Thanks, John Candy." Matted in white and set in a black frame measuring 16.5 x 14.5 inches. Fine condition. More