Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Funny People by Steve Allen – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
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Funny People by Steve Allen

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Format: Hardcover with Dustjacket (Brodart Archival Covering) 0

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$175.00

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Funny People by Steve Allen (1981) is an exceptional first-edition tribute to the greatest comedic talents of the 20th century. Hosted and curated by legendary entertainer Steve Allen, this volume blends insightful commentary with rare photographs of the performers who shaped modern American humor.

Featured comedians include Woody Allen, Robin Williams, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Mel Brooks, Lenny Bruce, Jonathan Winters, Billy Crystal, Sid Caesar, Groucho Marx, George Burns, Lily Tomlin, Peter Sellers, Andy Kaufman and more. Each profile offers behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and cultural reflections that highlight Allen’s role as a pioneering voice in comedy and broadcasting.

This First Edition hardcover is protected in a Brodart archival cover and preserved in near-fine condition—scarce for this title. The dust jacket is bright and clean, and the interior pages are crisp, featuring dozens of high-quality black-and-white photographic plates that showcase iconic comedic moments.

A highly collectible volume for fans of classic television, comedy history, and American entertainment.

Edition: First Edition (1981), stated
Publisher: Crown Publishers
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket (Brodart-protected)
Condition: Near Fine / Very Good+ jacket
Features: Photo plates, comedian profiles, archival interviews

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