William Knoedelseder, then a cub reporter covering the scene for the "Los Angeles Times," was there when the comedians--who were not paid for performing--tried to change the system and incidentally tore apart their own close-knit community. In "I'm Dying Up Here" he tells the whole story of that golden age, of the strike that ended it, and of how those days still resonate in the lives of those who were there.
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William Knoedelseder, then a cub reporter covering the scene for the "Los Angeles Times," was there when the comedians--who were not paid for performing--tried to change the system and incidentally tore apart their own close-knit community. In "I'm Dying Up Here" he tells the whole story of that golden age, of the strike that ended it, and of how those days still resonate in the lives of those who were there.
Imprint | PublicAffairs,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2010 |
Authors | William Knoedelseder |
Dimensions | 229 x 154 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-58648-896-3 |
Barcode | 9781586488963 |
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LSN | 1-58648-896-1 |