Lenny was before my time but this book told me everything I needed to know about the man and his work , Goodman leaves nothing back and at the same time makes us feel compassion for the man who was harassed and tormented by the US authorities at the time . scabrous, obscene and nasty, a prickly work of love and hatred, has the most lovingly detailed critical discussions of Bruce's routines and stand-up comedy....had no idea there were so many books written about Bruce...I think this is the one I read when I lived in St. Paul MN in the mid-seventies...Tough to get through at times due to vivid imagery. His job was to skewer the societal bullsh*t that tried to shut him up, lock him up, bankrupt him with legal bills in the so-called "justice system," and harshly punish him for speaking truth to power.I read this book over 40 yrs ago when I was a youngI read this book over 40 yrs ago when I was a youngBrilliant in both writing and research. Just listening to a few of his bits makes me wish I could have seen him in person -- he must have been an amazing performer.Welcome back. Some of the jokes aren't funny, but some are absolutely hilarious. It's about sex, drugs, show business, and the first amendment. We’d love your help. You searched for: lenny bruce book!

"The Lenny Bruce Interview, Jill Bourque’s How We First Met and Stage Time With Steven Alan Green". We, the American people, owe much to Lenny Bruce. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Totally fascinating book that shows how much Bruce was his own worst enemy. This is a good read for people who love words and the protections we crave in saying them. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. And--let's say it--a lot of Bruce's stuff now just isn't funny. He could make fun of the latest Hollywood movies. His role wasn't "comedian," it was "provocateur." Recommended.A CD included with the book contains recordings of Bruce's bits, interviews with other comedians, and some of Bruce's secret recordings of his own trials. 92 Copy quote. Hooray for Lenny Bruce! The law should be plain, simple, fair, and not shrouded in obscurity - just like Lenny himself. The Almost Unpublished Lenny Bruce 22 ratings. Collins & David M. Skover.

Let’s face it, 2020 is making us long for other timelines. Very well-written and insightful, tons of things I never new about Lenny, all laid out in a very clear narrative that doesn't overwhelm when it comes to legal mumbo jumbo. The dedication of the authors to communicating the history and meaning of the law allow the reader to see Lenny's arrogance and recklessness and liberate his memory, so he can be a regular human being. but an even better book about the beat generation and the bizarre and eccentric characters who populated it. who gives a fuck? I found, by a rare bit of luck, this hardcover book in brand new condition, in a used book store.

The material isn't always agreeable, but it is almost always funny. It cost me all of five bucks. Great book!Lot's of great information about a character that enjoyed pushing the line of acceptance in a world so blinded by their prejudiceI bought this for my husband - it's virtually brand new with the disc inside. —"Generating a gamut of emotions, the entire package is an important documentation of a revolution in American culture." Lenny Bruce stood for the proposition that offensive speech is free speech, and free speech permits offensive speech. 1570719861 Therefore, my knowledge of the man can only be seen with the patina of reverence for the rule-breaking liberality he symbolized. Unbelievable!This book was a bit disturbing as far as how we treat and define obscenity in this country.

I unfortunately relate to his late career where he became obsessed with law. Unbelievable!I cannot remember the last time I felt so strongly about a book I had bought. Comes with a CD as well, variouI'd seen this title remaindered and never bought it because the book looked like a long list of court dates.

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