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Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions
Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's cinematic legacy―an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.
Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films―Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more―bringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit.
With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel "diversions" in Steve and Harry's signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star's life, capturing Steve Martin's singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.
Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films―Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more―bringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit.
With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel "diversions" in Steve and Harry's signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star's life, capturing Steve Martin's singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.
Editorial Reviews
"Martin's warm reminiscences, complemented by Bliss' engaging artwork, succeed in creating a book that offers chuckles and insights in equal measure."
―THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"[A] clever and original way to approach a memoir, and it's delightfully executed. A Hollywood memoir unlike any other."
―BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW
"Warm, funny, and smart."
―THE AV CLUB, November Books Roundup
"Irresistibly charming...Film buffs, comedy fans, and legion admirers of both the actor and artist will find themselves smiling from cover to cover."
―PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW
"A diverting interlude with two exceptionally clever souls."
―KIRKUS
―THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"[A] clever and original way to approach a memoir, and it's delightfully executed. A Hollywood memoir unlike any other."
―BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW
"Warm, funny, and smart."
―THE AV CLUB, November Books Roundup
"Irresistibly charming...Film buffs, comedy fans, and legion admirers of both the actor and artist will find themselves smiling from cover to cover."
―PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW
"A diverting interlude with two exceptionally clever souls."
―KIRKUS
Readers Top Reviews
Kindle kathyOwlJ
Reinforcing what other said----less than half the book is based on Steve Martin's film career....and even then it is a measily one anecdote per film, with maybe half of his output represented. The other 2/3 are New Yorker type cartoons---one per page. Not even positive that Martin came up with the idea for all of the cartoons? Are some of them funny? Yes. Is this book a good value? No. Do you learn a lot about Martin's film career? Not really. Dont pay more than $10 for this. I paid $21
Fabina R. BacooKi
especially since it’s about his films, I force myself to read just a couple pages, a couple stories every night, and then I put it away for the next night, I’m trying very hard to make it last as long as possible ;-)!!……
