Light cover creases and shelf wear with slight bump to base of spine, slight foxing to edges of reading block. ; Thirteenth printing of Hodder paperback edition, 2006. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. Cover photos by Nobby Clark. ; B&W photographs; 320 pages; Dave Allen was an unique comedy talent able to make his audiences laugh, cry, and be shocked, for over four decades. This collection is a celebration of his craft, a stand up comedian who was reknowned for sitting on a high chair with a glass of whiskey by his side and a gleam of sparkling Irish mischief in his eye. 128 X 22 X 196 millimeters.

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Title: The Essential Dave Allen
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, London
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 034089945X
ISBN 13: 9780340899458
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Thirteenth Printing.
Condition: Very Good

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When Dave Allen passed away in March 2005, we lost a true comedy great. Sitting cross-legged on a high stool, whiskey in one hand, cigarette in the other, Dave Allen's exasperated commentaries on the absurdities of modern life struck a chord with millions of fans in Britain, Ireland and Australia for over four decades. He was a compelling storyteller - able to spin shaggy dog stories out of the almost any subject, including the missing tip of his fourth finger of his left hand, for which he provided various unlikely explanations. But his gentle, laconic wit could also give way to ferocious attacks on the media, the state and, most famously, the Catholic Church. He was a unique talent - a comic who could make his audiences laugh, cry, and be shocked, all in one. This official celebration of Dave Allen's comedy has been drawn together by Graham McCann - Britain's best-loved entertainment writer. It is a treasure trove of stories, stand-up routines, sketches, interviews and photos, which takes us on a journey from the cradle to the grave. It will delight Dave Allen's million of fans, old and new alike. 'Dave Allen was our greatest storyteller and nobody ever came close to his ability to spin a yarn. He was unique, right up there with the greats.' Jack Dee

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Dave Allen, one of TV's most successful comedians, died on March 10th 2005, aged 68. The suave Irish comic, a former journalist and Butlin's redcoat, built up a massive following first on Channel 9 in Australia, then through the 60s, 70s and 80s with numerous shows on the BBC and ITV.

Graham McCann is the acclaimed and best-selling author of Frankie Howerd, Morecambe & Wise, Cary Grant and Dad's Army.

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