Bob Odenkirk Bücher

Mit Jede Menge Mumpitz beweist Bob Odenkirk, dass er seinen unvergleichlichen Witz vom Bildschirm aufs Papier übertragen kann. Sein Potpourri aus schwarzem, sanftem und schrägem Humor hat nur ein Ziel: schallendes Gelächter und sinnfreie Ablenkung.

"A collection of humorous and heartfelt poetry for children and adults"--

Hilarious, heartfelt, Bob Odenkirk charts his career trajectory from sketch show duo, to Saturday Night Live writer, to Breaking Bad and action-movie star at the age of 50 in COMEDY, COMEDY, COMEDY, DRAMA

In this hilarious, heartfelt memoir, the star of Mr. Show, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Nobody shares the ups and downs of his showbiz journey, reflecting on his legendary status as a comedy writer and his surprising reinvention as an action film star at fifty. Bob Odenkirk's career is a fascinating enigma, and he endeavors to explain it throughout the book. He chronicles a "Homeric" journey from the gritty comedy clubs of Chicago to a perplexing career that leaves his friends scratching their heads, revealing that while there seem to be multiple Bob Odenkirks, there is ultimately just one. His comedy career began with a fateful encounter with Del Close at Second City, leading to a writing position at SNL. As he navigated the challenges of live comedy, he absorbed the secrets of sketch writing, crafting memorable pieces like the "Motivational Speaker" sketch for Chris Farley and refining his craft on The Ben Stiller Show and Mr. Show With Bob and David, which influenced a generation of comedy writers. Despite facing setbacks in Hollywood, his unexpected role in Breaking Bad opened doors to collaborations with renowned filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig, culminating in his transformation into a worldwide action star. This memoir captures Bob's unique voice, featuring humorous anecdotes, joyful moments, unseen photos, and colorful characters from his career. It’s a classic showbiz tale about the courage t

Collects humorous and absurd stories, vignettes, and unclassifiable prose pieces.

“I’m huge on Twitter.” —An ancient proverb that means Lonely in real life. —JOEL KIM BOOSTER Jokes and haikus have a common goal: to pack the greatest punch in the most succinct way possible. In Eating Salad Drunk, today's biggest names in comedy come together to do just that, with hilarious, poignant, and (sometimes) dirty haikus about living and coping in our modern "burnout age." Contributors include Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Ian Black, Aubrey Plaza, Margaret Cho, Maria Bamford, Ray Romano, Aparna Nancherla, Ziwe Fumudoh, Chris Gethard, Sasheer Zamata, Colin Mochrie, Zach Woods, and many more! Curated by Gabe Henry, author and manager of the popular Brooklyn comedy venue Littlefield, Eating Salad Drunk's topics include: -Modern Romance -Friends & Family -Screentime -Nature Calls -Food -Entertainment -The Struggle is Real -Words of Wisdom, and -Self Love & Loathing The book also includes 50 super-relatable black and white drawings by New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake, as well as a foreword by stand-up comedian and actor Aparna Nancherla (Crashing, BoJack Horseman, Inside Amy Schumer). Eating Salad Drunk is the perfect gift for any fan of humor as an escape from our dystopian present. *All author proceeds go towards Comedy Gives Back, a nonprofit that provides mental health, medical, and crisis support resources for comedians.

Mr. Show fans rejoice! Bob Odenkirk and David Cross reunite with a collection of hilarious, never-before-seen scripts and sketches that Hollywood couldn't green-light. This compilation showcases full-length, previously unreleased scripts for Bob and David Make a Movie, enhanced with new storyboards by acclaimed artist Mike Mitchell, and Hooray For America!, a satirical indictment of cherished beliefs. Additionally, it features a bonus section of orphaned sketch ideas from the Mr. Show era and beyond, perfect for performance by open-minded groups. This collection is brimming with comic twists, turns, and perhaps a few hard truths—though we say "maybe," we really mean "probably not." For the first time, explore the scripts that never made it to production and contemplate a world of comedic possibilities that remain just out of reach.