**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in “a wonderful addition to a seminal career” (San Francisco Chronicle), “infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity” (Parade).ONE OF THE NEW YORK POST’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What els...

**At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words.“Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus and dated Joan of Arc?”—Billy Crystal**For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told...

Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers in...

Brought to you by Penguin.At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words."I hope fans of comedy will get a kick out of the stories behind my work, and really enjoy taking this remarkable ride with me." -Mel BrooksFor anyone who loves American comedy, the lo...

Mel Brooks' own words telling all about the players, the filming, and studio antics during the production of this great comedy classic. The book is alive and teeming with hundreds of photos, original interviews, and hilarious commentary.Young Frankenstein was made with deep respect for the craft and history of cinema-and for the power of a good schwanzstucker joke. This picture-driven book, written by one of the greatest comedy geniuses of all time, takes readers i...

A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedyMel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream.Jeremy Da...

(P/V/G Composer Collection). Twenty-three songs from the brilliant career of Mel Brooks in arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. Songs are included from the following Broadway musicals and movies: Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, History of the World Part I, The Producers, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Spaceballs, To Be or Not to Be, The Twelve Chairs, Young Frankenstein.

A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedyMel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream.Jeremy Da...

(Vocal Selections). Mel Brooks' The Producers has the honorable distinction of being the biggest smash in the history of Broadway! The production, which won a record 12 Tony Awards, is based on Brooks' 1968 comedy classic film, and stars the loveable Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. Our deluxe vocal selections book features a stunning section of full-color photos from the Broadway production, and voice line with piano accompaniment arrangements of 19 fantastic songs: Along Came Bialy * B...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This fabulous collection features 15 selections from Mel Brooks' classic blockbuster that swept the 2001 Tonys, winning a record 12 awards including the coveted Best Musical and Best Original Score! The songs are in standard piano/vocal format with the melody line in the piano part. Includes: Along Came Bialy * Betrayed * Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop * Goodbye! * Haben Sie Gehort Das Deutsche Band? * Heil Myself * I Wanna Be a Producer * Keep It Gay * The King of B...

Laugh along with the men (and woman) who used comedy to reveal the human condition in probing, wide-ranging and provocative interviews that first appeared in Playboy magazine. From the seven-dirty words of George Carlin to the nothingness of Jerry Seinfeld to the political satire of Stephen Colbert, these comic geniuses reflect the very best of 50 years of the Playboy Interview. Funny People is part of the 50 Years of the Playboy Interview e-book series, for which the magazine's editors have...

Real Facts is back with another page-turner, and this time, we're unveiling the real, unfiltered story of the legendary Mel Brooks. In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover the untold tales that shaped the comedy maestro's remarkable journey from the Yiddish Theater to Hollywood's iconic status.* Unearth the secrets of Mel's early life, the raw experiences that fueled his comedic brilliance.* Dive into the backstage drama and triumphs of his Broadway days, unmasking the...