Judd Apatow

A hilarious and heartfelt memoir/self-help manual from one of the UK's most beloved comedians. Follow Jimmy Carr's journey from sad and unfulfilled to a plastic-haired comedy giant through the power of comedy. This book is both about Jimmy's life and how you can turn your own life around to become the best version of yourself. With plenty of jokes and insights, this book is the perfect remedy for any tough times.

Explore the little-known but significant story of how Native Americans have influenced and advanced comedy, despite being denied representation in the entertainment industry. From the forced tours of the late 1880s to contemporary comics smashing stereotypes, this book features interviews and detailed profiles of seminal figures like Will Rogers and Jonny Roberts, as well as current comedians like the 1491s, whose satire is earning critical acclaim. With exhaustive research and original interviews, this book pays tribute to a neglected legacy and highlights the joy and laughter that is very much a part of Native culture.

In "Impeach," Supreme Court lawyer and former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal argues that President Trump's repeated requests for foreign powers to interfere in the 2020 election threaten the very foundations of democracy. Katyal maintains that impeachment is the last resort left to hold the President accountable for these actions, and one that our Constitution demands. If we fail to act, we risk compromising the core values that make America what it is.

Explore the creative, practical, and technical choices that make a movie what it is with this fascinating book by a gifted writer and filmmaker. Using his own experiences making the movie Matewan as an example, the author takes readers behind the camera and provides an illuminating look at the movie-making process from start to finish. Full of photographs, sketches, and the complete shooting script, this engaging account is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of filmmaking.

Comedy Sex God is a hilarious and enlightening memoir that chronicles the journey of stand-up comedian and former evangelical Christian Pete Holmes. As he struggled with his faith and failed marriage, Pete embarked on a spiritual quest that led him to encounters with spiritual leaders and mind-altering substances. This beautifully written book combines humor and philosophy, making it a must-read for anyone searching for deeper meaning in life, love, and comedy.

A moving memoir of love, addiction, and family, All That You Leave Behind explores the complex relationship between an up-and-coming documentary filmmaker and her celebrated journalist father. After his sudden death, she combs through their shared correspondence to understand how to move forward in life and work without her biggest champion by her side. Through personal photographs and emails, this coming-of-age memoir unpacks the challenges of addiction, sobriety, and the powerful sense of work and family that define us.

This book is about the legendary mashup between Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" that forever changed music in the 1980s. It delves into the unlikely union of rockers and MCs, illustrating the long road to the revolutionary marriage of rock and hip hop. Written in a cinematic style, it is a must-read for fans of hip hop, rock, and everything in between.