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The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy by Dessem, Matthew

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The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy by Dessem, Matthew

The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy

by Dessem, Matthew

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Raleigh NC, The Critical Press, 2015, 338 pp, First Edition, First Printing by numberline, Signed by the Author on the title page, New. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, bump to heel of spine, in new, unclipped dustjacket bearing original price. An in-depth biography of the little-known screenwriter, director, and collaborator with such early film luminaries as Keaton, Lloyd, Fields, Laurel and Hardy, and The Three Stooges. Illustrated with 10 pages of black-&-white photographs. Appended: Author's Notes, Works Cited, Index.

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  • Keywords Biography & Autobiography; Comedy; Entertainment & Performing Arts; Film & Video; History & Criticism; Performing Arts

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The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy

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The Critical Press, 2015. First edition (2015.) Hardcover with dust jacket. 8vo with 338 pages. Signed on the half title page, "For Brian, The first person who liked something I'd written. Thanks for everything. Matthew Dessem 10/8/2015." Signed in the year of publication. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Interior is clean and tight. Illustrated with some Black & White photos. Pictures available upon request. "A key figure of early cinema, Clyde Bruckman collaborated with film comedy icons like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Harry Langdon, Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, Abbott and Costello, and The Three Stooges, but his story has been relegated to a footnote. This book shines light on his life and an important corner of Hollywood history." Blue spine/Red text. #033844. Signed. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Director Biographies / Comedy.
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The Critical Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
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