The Second City (20 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Chicago's temple of improvisational comedy. -New York Times Since opening in 1959, The Second City has transformed the state of comedy as we know it, creating a wickedly funny culture of improvisation and training thousands of artists-who now dominate popular entertainment-in the art of improv-based theater. This newly revised and.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Chicago's temple of improvisational comedy. -New York Times Since opening in 1959, The Second City has transformed the state of comedy as we know it, creating a wickedly funny culture of improvisation and training thousands of artists-who now dominate popular entertainment-in the art of improv-based theater. This newly revised and.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

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Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Near Fine. 1st Edition. A real nice clean unmarked first edition of the Sixtieth Anniversary Edition hardcover with one low in number line and 2019 only date listed. The real stories of The Second City and its performers will make you see the comedy juggernaut in a whole new light. Did you know John Belushi got his start lifting jokes from The Second City? Or that many cast members-including Stephen Colbert and Nia Vardalos-sold tickets or waited tables at the theater before they made it to the stage? Size: 11h x 9 1/2w. Book.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. --ALL INVENTORY 40% OFF in Sept--Unmarked. 4-sided promotional card for "The Art of Political Satire" at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, presented by The Economist and The Second City improv comedy troupe. Measures 7x5 inches folded. Promotional image by Kevin Kallaugher (KAL), who teamed up with Chicago's famous "Second City" comedy troupe for a 6 city touring show called 'The Art of Satire" in October 2007.…

Condition: Very Good. 7 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17.5 x 24 cms. Category: History Today; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 2 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: A4 Size. Category: History Today; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

LP record. Condition: Very Good/Very Good. no edition stated. Mercury Records OCM 2201, 1961. no edition stated. LP record. Very Good/Very Good. LP vinyl record of comedy skits .

Hardback. Condition: New. "Chicago's temple of improvisational comedy." -New York TimesSince opening in 1959, The Second City has transformed the state of comedy as we know it, creating a wickedly funny culture of improvisation and training thousands of artists-who now dominate popular entertainment-in the art of improv-based theater. This newly revised and expanded edition of The Second City tells the story of the legendary comedy institution and the Emmy-winning sketch comedy classic SCTV, folding new material and commentary in with tales of The Second City's storied past. The giants who got their start at The Second City in its earlier years-including Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Catherine O'Hara, Gilda Radner, Joan Rivers, Martin Short, and Fred Willard-are joined in these pages by more recent alumni like Aidy Bryant, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack McBrayer, Bob Odenkirk, and Jason Sudeikis.The real stories of The Second City and its performers will make you see the comedy juggernaut in a whole new light. Did you know John Belushi got his start lifting jokes from The Second City? Or that many cast members-including Stephen Colbert and Nia Vardalos-sold tickets or waited tables at the theater before they made it to the stage? The Second City takes you behind the scenes of the world's leading improv theater. Now spanning six decades, the story of The Second City is both funnier and more poignant than anyone could have imagined.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan, detailing the proceedings of its sixty-second annual convocation in 1910. The author provides a valuable account of the Grand High Priest's address, which reflects on the organization's accomplishments and challenges. The report includes insightful discussions on topics such as official bonds, new chapter formation, visitations, and the importance of a strong Masonic Home. By examining the decisions, recommendations, and overall proceedings of this gathering, the book offers a unique perspective on the evolution and practices of Royal Arch Masonry in Michigan. Its comprehensive insights into the organization's history and operations make it an essential resource for researchers, historians, and members of the Royal Arch Masonic community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardback. Condition: New. "Chicago's temple of improvisational comedy." -New York TimesSince opening in 1959, The Second City has transformed the state of comedy as we know it, creating a wickedly funny culture of improvisation and training thousands of artists-who now dominate popular entertainment-in the art of improv-based theater. This newly revised and expanded edition of The Second City tells the story of the legendary comedy institution and the Emmy-winning sketch comedy classic SCTV, folding new material and commentary in with tales of The Second City's storied past. The giants who got their start at The Second City in its earlier years-including Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Catherine O'Hara, Gilda Radner, Joan Rivers, Martin Short, and Fred Willard-are joined in these pages by more recent alumni like Aidy Bryant, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack McBrayer, Bob Odenkirk, and Jason Sudeikis.The real stories of The Second City and its performers will make you see the comedy juggernaut in a whole new light. Did you know John Belushi got his start lifting jokes from The Second City? Or that many cast members-including Stephen Colbert and Nia Vardalos-sold tickets or waited tables at the theater before they made it to the stage? The Second City takes you behind the scenes of the world's leading improv theater. Now spanning six decades, the story of The Second City is both funnier and more poignant than anyone could have imagined.…

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnThe Second City began as a pioneering improvisational theater in Chicago in 1959. It has grown into one of the world s largest and most influential entertainment institutions, with theaters and Training Centers in C.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The New Yorker writer revisits the 'second' American city; illustrations, boards, dustwrapper by Saul Steinberg, another New Yorker. Pictorial boards. Fine in dustwrapper with a small mark on the front panel. book.

Condition: Fine. KOS01205923.

2pp, folio. In envelope with stamp and postmark, addressed to Corden's Mill Hill address. Letter folded twice, and letter and envelope in good condition. He begins by thanking him for sending 'the inscribed copy of Ken Delve's "Story of the Spitfire" - a truly excellent book just jam-packed with detail, - he must have done a prodigious amount of research to put it all together'. He is 'bowled over by the extent of [Corden's] munificence'. Rose finds it 'a continuing source of amazement that such a "cult" has developed over everything to do with the Spitfire, but it does reinforce the conviction that it was completely unique, and a real lady!' He laments the 'dwindling' of 'the number of aircrew' at 'the annual re-union of B. of B. survivors at Bentley Priory, Stanmore': 'about 40 this year, but of course there are still a few abroad and also several who are unable to travel'. He reports that the Ministry of Defence 'has sold the Priory and its magnificent parkland surroundings, (for a tidy sum, I believe,) but with a reservation that the centre part of the Georgian building will be kept to commemorate Dowding's management of the RAF during the battle, - (could be used as a museum, for reunion of survivors, for cadet training etc. -)'. He ends with renewed thanks for the gift, and in the hope that they may 'meet one day - but it'll have to be fairly soon, as I shall be 90 next June!'.…

Removed from a bound volume. 91 pp, with a few pages loose. Contains their Constitution plus a nine-page list of books donated to their library and who donated them. Thomas Eddy leads the list of donations.