Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions
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** New York Times Bestseller **
Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's cinematic legacy--an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.
Book Details
- Publisher: Celadon Books
- Publish Date: Nov 15th, 2022
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 8.40in - 7.50in - 0.90in - 1.50lb
- EAN: 9781250815293
- Categories: • Form - Comic Strips & Cartoons• Topic - Celebrity & Popular Culture• Nonfiction - Biography & Memoir
About the Author
Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award(R), five Grammy(R) awards, an Emmy(R), the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.
As an author, Martin's work includes the novel An Object of Beauty, the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, a bestselling novella, Shopgirl, and his memoir Born Standing Up. Martin's films include The Jerk, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Roxanne, Parenthood, L.A. Story, Father of the Bride, and Bowfinger.Critics’ reviews:
"In the second book by the comedian Steve Martin and the cartoonist Harry Bliss, the actor wittily details his film career alongside his frequent collaborator's humorous illustrations."
--The New Yorker, "The Best Books of 2022"
--Esquire, "The Best Celebrity Memoirs of All Time" "Martin's warm reminiscences, complemented by Bliss' engaging artwork, succeed in creating a book that offers chuckles and insights in equal measure."
--THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"[A] clever and original way to approach a memoir, and it's delightfully executed. A Hollywood memoir unlike any other."
--BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW
"Warm, funny, and smart."
--THE AV CLUB, November Books Roundup
"Irresistibly charming...Film buffs, comedy fans, and legion admirers of both the actor and artist will find themselves smiling from cover to cover."
--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW "A diverting interlude with two exceptionally clever souls."
--KIRKUS