Improv nation : how we made a great American art / Sam Wasson.
A history of the uniquely American art form of improv, from its beginnings during the McCarthy Era through the rise of such institutions as Second City, the Groundlings, and the Upright Citizens Brigade and such performers as Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Bill Murray.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780544557208
- Physical Description: xiii, 449 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An Eamon Dolan book."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-435) and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Comedy.
Improvisation (Acting) - Genre:
- Stand-up comedy routines.
Available copies
- 10 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 792.028097 WAS (Text) | 33114018030932 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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