lsquo;a one-off from the word go; and no history of English humour could overlook him.rsquo; Tom StoppardN.F. Simpson (1919-2011) was a leading exponent of the Theatre of the Absurd; with the Royal Court classics A Resounding Tinkle (1957) and One Way Pendulum (1959) sealing his reputation as a comic master with a subtle philosophical undertow.Emerging during a revolutionary period in British theatre; Simpson rose to prominence alongside Harold Pinter; John Osborne and Arnold Wesker. His work has been embraced and performed by comedy legends including Spike Milligan; Eric Sykes; Beryl Reid and Dick Emery. His influence spread widely; from Peter Cookrsquo;s much loved character E.L. Wisty to Monty Pythonrsquo;s Flying Circus; and helped spawn a generation of outstanding comic talent.This authorised collection presents the best of Simpsonrsquo;s short works for audiences new and old. Featuring more than sixty pieces from across six decades; the full spectrum of an extraordinary career is brought together in one volume for the first time: monologues; sketches; criticism and poetry; written for radio; television; stage and print. It includes all of Simpsonrsquo;s anarchic collaborations with Willie Rushton for Private Eye; a generous selection of previously unseen pieces from his final manuscript; as well as a critical introduction by Simpson collaborator Simon Usher.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Not worth itBy JenniferIm returning this book. The recipes consist of items like sexy girl; red lipstick; good light but no tips on posing; eliciting a response; or anything good like that. There are a ton of typos the same words are used over over again (sometimes in the same sentence). Multiple typos6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The book layout somehow makes everything seem less.By JamesIm starting to detect pattern with Amherst Media - strictly middle of road fare; at least if the author is any good. This one is actually a little better than some of their other offerings. The book layout somehow makes everything seem less. The print quality and physical constructions seems as good as any; so maybe the printer is better than the publisher.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Everything you need to know is located on page..By Dwayne Adams; RN; MS; CEO[[VIDEOID:ae7e5f5b6de0082968b8770b776ff76b]]Writer Jen Rozenbaumrsquo;s concept is a simple one: you need sixty separate techniques for putting together dynamite boudoir photographs. Going beyond the basics; Rozenbaum offers the nuanced tweaks and details required to really make your work stand out.Covering lenses; wardrobe choices; and lighting; Rozenbaum gets at the little things which turn a boudoir photo shoot from good to wow. For her; confidence is a must as her own helps elicit it in her subjects.The book gets straight to the point; and even skips an introduction. The photographs do all the talking. Lighting setups are varied but are often simple; including the use of natural light. The models are of every imaginable body type and all diverse backgrounds and looks. Most importantly; author Rozenbaum gives the explanations behind her choices. She both shows and tells how she got from concept to finished product.Written in a refreshing and clear style; this book offers technical information in an easy to comprehend format and style.