Paul Rudnick Bücher

This collection showcases the comedic brilliance of a leading American playwright and humorist, featuring a range of theatrical works that highlight his unique style and wit. Each piece captures the essence of humor in various settings, providing insight into the human experience through laughter. With sharp dialogue and engaging characters, the anthology promises to entertain and provoke thought, making it a must-read for fans of theater and comedy alike.

"Devastatingly handsome and insanely rich, Farrell Covington is capable of anything and impossible to resist. He's a clear-eyed romantic, an aesthete but not a snob, self-indulgent yet wildly generous. He's the son of one of the country's most powerful and ferociously conservative families, so the world could be his. But when he falls for Nate Reminger, an aspiring writer from a nice Jewish family in Piscataway, New Jersey, the results are passionate and catastrophic. Together, the two embark on a uniquely managed romance that spans half a century. They are inseparable -- except for the many years when they are apart. Moving from the ivy-covered bastion of Yale to New York City, Los Angeles, and eventually all over the world, Farrell and Nate experience the tremendous upheaval and social change of the last fifty years. Taking readers from the freedom of gay life in 1970s Manhattan to the Hollywood closet, from the AIDS epidemic to the joys and perils of getting married and assimilating into mainstream culture, this witty and moving novel shows how the world changes around us while we're busy doing other things. A story of chances lost and found (and sometimes just temporarily misplaced), with an epic reach, it reminds us that there is always the possibility of undiluted, unbridled, unstoppable happiness, if, as Ferrell says, "you know where to look." Style has its limits, but love does not"--Jacket flap

This collection of essays showcases Paul Rudnick's sharp wit and humor, reflecting on life in New York City and New Jersey, the challenges of show business, and the quirks of family dynamics. Known for his work with The New Yorker and popular screenplays, Rudnick delivers laugh-out-loud observations that resonate with readers. Celebrated humorist David Sedaris praises the book for its unique blend of wisdom and comedy, making it a standout in contemporary humor writing.

One last chance. One wild weekend. Flat out the funniest book of the year.

The plot revolves around Guy, a wealthy trendsetter, his whimsical wife Venice, and their flamboyant transvestite housekeeper, Licky Barnes. This comic novel humorously explores contemporary themes of sex, hair, and communication through the quirky dynamics of its characters. The story captures their lively interactions and the absurdities of their lives, offering a satirical take on modern society.

After her mother dies, 18-year-old Becky Randle is whisked away from a trailer park to New York City, where fashion designer Tom Kelly offers to transform her into a glamorous Rebecca, a girl fit for a prince. But soon she begins to fear that she will lose touch with her real self.

THEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORKWhen a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy.After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter’s boss is organizing, Carter’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual?This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Prince Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It’s a match made on Valentine’s Day and in tabloid heaven.

Židovka Helena má tři děti – lesbu, transsexuála a sadomasochistu. Homosexuální televizní bavič Charles a jeho asistent Shane vystupují v televizní show „Gay Over“. Barbara se po smrti svého syna – homosexuála, který zemřel na AIDS – maniakálně upíná k ručním pracím... Otočení zdánlivých stereotypů má překvapivý efekt. Jeho prostřednictvím se autor vysmívá nejen homofobii, ale i současné rozmlžené sexuální identitě či úchylné oblibě (některých žen) – „tvoření z čehokoliv“, tzv. permanentní domácí recyklaci. Co vlastně je a co už není normální? A máme vůbec právo to soudit? Nejsme jen obětí vlastních předsudků?