The Great American Comedy Book

A Collector's Edition

For more than a century, American comedy has been making audiences laugh, from the crackle of early radio broadcasts to the golden age of television, the great movie comedians, and the modern era of streaming.

This lavish Collector's Edition brings that remarkable history together in four entertaining and richly illustrated parts.

MAD WAVES explores the comedians, characters and unforgettable programs that transformed American radio into a national obsession.

LAUGH TRACKS takes you into the world of television sitcoms, from the earliest pioneers to the shows that became part of everyday American life.

SLAPSTICK TO STREAMING follows comedy onto the big screen, from silent slapstick and the great studio comedians to modern film and the streaming revolution.

And finally, SEINFELD looks in depth at the series that changed the rules of television comedy, examining its characters, characters' relationships, memorable episodes and the extraordinary influence it continues to have.

Packed with stories, personalities, photographs and illustrations, The Great American Comedy Book: A Collector's Edition is designed to be more than a history. It is a celebration of the people, programs and performances that shaped the way America laughs.

Four books in one. A century of comedy. One lavish collector's edition that belongs on every book shelf.