The Giants of Comedy

Download or read book The Giants of Comedy written by and published by Rosen Young Adult. This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great comedians make us laugh and also make us think about the world we live in. This series provides an insightful, irreverent biography of some of the most talented and influential comedians working today. Readers will learn how they became interested in making people laugh, the steps they took to make a career out of comedy, and their influence on popular culture and news. Each comedian's writing craft is highlighted, as is his or her power as a social commentator who shapes the public's perception of the news through satire. Features include: Timelines detail significant moments in each comedian's career. Includes samples from critical reviews of each comedian's work. Presents sophisticated comedy, which is the medium through which teens view, interpret, experience, interrogate, and debate with the wider world and society.