Steve Martin

The riveting, mega-bestselling, beloved and highly acclaimed memoir of a man, a vocation, and an era named one of the ten best nonfiction titles of the year by Time and Entertainment Weekly .In the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of “why I did stand-up and why I walked away.”Emmy and Grammy Award–winner, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Shopgirl and The Pleasure of My Compan y, and a regular contributor to The New Yorker , Martin has always been a writer. His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written.At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott’s Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story of these years, during which he practiced and honed his craft, is moving and revelatory. The dedication to excellence and innovation is formed at an astonishingly early age and never wavers or wanes.Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely. It took Martin decades to reconnect with his parents and sister, and he tells that story with great tenderness. Martin also paints a portrait of his times—the era of free love and protests against the war in Vietnam, the heady irreverence of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in the late sixties, and the transformative new voice of Saturday Night Live in the seventies.Throughout the text, Martin has placed photographs, many never seen before. Born Standing Up is a superb testament to the sheer tenacity, focus, and daring of one of the greatest and most iconoclastic comedians of all time.

Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the NYC art world by storm. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry to keep climbing the social and career ladders put before her, Lacey charms men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness. Her ascension to the highest tiers of the city parallel the soaring heights--and, at times, the dark lows--of the art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.

Lonely, depressed, Vermont transplant Mirabelle Buttersfield, who sells expensive evening gloves nobody ever buys at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills and spends her evenings watching television with her two cats. She attempts to forge a relationship with middle-aged, womanizing, Seattle millionaire Ray Porter while being pursued by socially inept and unambitious slacker Jeremy.With more than 340,000 copies in print, Steve Martin's Shopgirl has landed on bestseller lists nationwide including: New York Times, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.Filled with the kind of witty, discerning observations that have brought Steve Martin incredible critical success, this story of modern day love and romance is a work of disarming tenderness.

Daniel Pecan Cambridge, 30, 35, 38, or 27, depending on how he feels that day, is a young man whose life is rich and full, provided he never leaves his Santa Monica apartment. After all, outside there are 8-inch-high curbs and there's always the horrible chance he might see a gas station attendant wearing a blue hat. So, except for the occasional trip to the Rite Aid to admire the California girl Zandy and to buy earplugs because they're on sale, he stays home a lot. And a good thing too, or he would have never been falsely implicated in a murder, never almost seduced Philipa, never done the impossible task of jogging around the block with Brian, never ironed his pillows, and he might never have won the Most Average American essay contest. The Pleasure of My Company is the chronicle of a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free.

'A mix of urbane wit and surreal extrapolations - Douglas Adams meets Flann O'Brien' IndependentWho else but Steve Martin could combine irrefutable evidence that Mars is populated by kittens with a treatise on sledgehammers In this brilliantly witty collection of pieces Steve Martin takes a subversive glimpse at the world and a sideways swipe at the conventional. From memory tips for the over-fifties to his insightful exposition of 'Wittgenstein's Banana', never has 'pure drivel' been so entertaining.

Steve Martin is one of America's most treasured actors, having appeared in some of the most popular moves of our time. He is also an accomplished screenwriter who has in the past few years turned his hand to writing plays. The results, collected here, hilariously explore serious questions of love, happiness and the meaning of life; they are rich with equal parts of pain and slapstick humour, torment and wit.

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, Harrison Ford, 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 is more candid than he’s ever been about his creative life in this engrossing audio-biography centered around a series of conversations recorded over many afternoons at home with his friend and neighbor, writer Adam Gopnik.Steve Martin met his good friend Adam Gopnik three decades ago, and in that time, Gopnik has always marveled at Martin’s ability to flourish in a wide variety of artforms: magic, comedy, art collecting, writing, and music. In So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik creates a new type of profile: a year’s worth of conversations with Martin where Gopnik pulls back the curtain on his friend’s illustrious career.This audio-biography places you in Martin’s apartment across from Steve and Adam, listening as their conversation flows from Steve’s first job in a magic shop to selling out stadiums as a standup comedian, starring in major motion pictures, writing his first novel, teaching himself to play the banjo, and starting a respected art collection. Through it all you’ll hear clips from Steve Martin’s iconic stand up routines and movies as well as excerpts from his writing and tv appearances, all knit together by an original banjo score created and played by Steve.

With Cruel Shoes, Steve Martin proves that his humor more than translates to the written page; it excels there. Since he has always written his own material, books are a natural medium for Steve's comic genius. And his extravagant wit shines brightly indeed in this rollicking collection of short fabulous pieces.

With over 1.4 million followers (a number growing by the day), and a now famously uncanny ability to pack 140 characters with a maximum amount of humor and wit, Steve Martin has defined what it means to be a celebrity in today's world of social media. Martin's tweets have been covered by personal blogs, major news outlets, and everything in between, and this collection brings his funniest, most memorable messages together for avid followers and offline fans alike.

Theobald Maske has an unusual problem: his wife's underpants won't stay on. One Sunday morning they fall to her ankles right in the middle of town--a public scandal! Mortified, Theo swears to keep her at home until she can find some less unruly undies. Amid this chaos he's trying to rent a room in their flat. The prospective lodgers have some underlying surprises of their own. In The Underpants , Steve Martin brings his comic genius and sophisticated literary style to Carl Sternheim's classic 1910 farce. His hilarious new version was staged by Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, and opened in March '02 on Off-Broadway to critical acclaim.

The acclaimed entertainer and bestselling author Steve Martin and the wildly clever New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast team up in a weird, wonderful excursion through the alphabet.The ABCs have never had it so good. Created by two of today’s wittiest, most imaginative minds, The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z! is a sheer delight from A to Z. In twenty-six alliterative couplets, Steve Martin conjures up much more than mere apples and zebras. Instead we meet Horace the hare, whose hairdo hides hunchbacks, and Ollie the owl, who owed Owen an oboe. Roz Chast contributes the perfect visual settings for Martin’s zany two-liners. Her instantly recognizable drawings are packed with humorous touches both broad and subtle.Each rereading—and there will be many—delivers new delights and discoveries. There, hidden behind Bad Baby Bubbleducks, is a framed picture of a beatnik holding balloons; and the letter C finds clunky Clarissa all clingy and clueless adrift in a landscape cluttered with images ranging from a curiously comfortable clown to Chuck’s Chili stand. A smart, laugh-inducing introduction to the alphabet for young children, The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z! will also enchant adults with its matchless mix of the sophisticated and the silly.

Getting to school has never been quite this difficult--or hilarious. Celebrated writer and performer Steve Martin and dynamic artist C. F. Payne (illustrator of John Lithgow's children's books) have teamed up to tell a story of the adventure, danger, and laughs of the journey to school. Enclosed with the book is a CD of Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book's story with a bluegrass twist.Undoubtedly a new classic for readers of all ages, Late to School is the perfect gift to be read--and listened to--again and again.

With an exclusive new introduction and some never-before-published pieces, a collection of greatest hits from one of the most beloved comedians of our time, Steve Martin, now starring in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and—above all—hilarity of the master. ​Filled with his singular characters and musings--Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free in The Pleasure of My Company, to the comedic and heartbreaking relationship between Neiman Marcus shopgirl Mirabelle and businessman Ray Porter in Shopgirl, to meditations on bad neighbors and so much more--this collection shows the breadth of Martin's work, which is bolstered by a mix of brand-new and previously published selections of his writing for the New Yorker's "Shouts & Murmurs" column. A tantalizing page-turner from start to finish that will appeal to a wide range of literary appetites, Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a brilliant tour through a singular mind.

BUILD UP YOUR WILLPOWER AND SELF DISCIPLINE!"Following the instructions and practicing the exercises in this book will change your life!" (Tracy B.)Do you struggle with self-control?Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams?Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are?You're not alone!If you want Strengthen your willpower and self-control Master yourself and build productive habits Boost productivity and build mental toughnessThen "Self-Discipline" by renowned expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality!Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve focus, and boost concentration to get things done. In this illuminating guide, you Develop a success-oriented mindset and live with purpose Reach your goals by building mental toughness, improve focus, and strengthen concentration Form good habits and break bad ones while strengthening your willpower Foster better relationships and achieve anything you want in life Achieve physical excellence by effectively sticking to your diet and workout routines Become fearless in the face of challenges and uncertainty Learn practical self-discipline tips from Spartans and Navy Seals And much more! Will This Book Help Me?*Yes, of course! This is a most practical book that trains you to get results. You will see improvement, even if you practice only a small percentage of the tips you will find in this book. Real results require action and involvement, not just reading.How Is This Book Different From Other Books?*What makes this book really unique are the following It has been written in a simple language everyone can understand. It is a most practical book that teaches how to get real results, and provides step-by-step instructions. It is the product of my practical experience of many years with self-discipline. This book teaches simple, powerful techniques and exercises.Within few minutes from now, you can start reading an unusual book, which would show you highly effective methods and exercises for developing strong willpower and self discipline.So, what you waiting for? Get the book NOW, and Start Reading!

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Hard copy edition of 1996 Victoria Dailey publication of Steve Martin's one act play "Wasp". It contains reproductions of ink and wash drawings by Martin Mull. Limited to one thousand copies. Excellent condition. ***100% of proceeds benefit nonprofit Friends of Camarillo Library Bookstore

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Steve Trelawney is working as a broken-down karaoke presenter in a rundown bar on Spain’s Costa del Sol. He is propositioned by a wealthy business man who desperately needs Steve’s psychic abilities to locate his missing daughter - and overnight Steve’s fortunes rapidly change. But things turn nasty and Steve has to use all his skills to survive and to try to locate the girl.In a tale that twists and turns through its mysterious and dangerous plot of love, love of money, and betrayal, The Seer’s Fortune also explores the incredible phenomenon of clairvoyance in a world where money isn’t the only thing talking...The author is himself a practicing psychic, who uses the book to highlight both the beauty and the practicality of clairvoyant phenomena.

Explore a day in the life of 25 people whose jobs involve working with space. While it takes all kinds of jobs to put an astronaut in space, there are also space lawyers and space weather forecasters! Learn how to turn your fascination with space into a career.Series: That's a Job?For children who have a passion for something but don’t know how they can turn it into a job, this new series helps them along the way.

The private collection of Steve Martin with essays on art and collecting by Steve Martin April 7 - September 3, 2001 to Benefit the Steve Martin Charitable Trust Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Las Vegas

LEARN HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF SELF-DISCIPLINE and TIME MANAGEMENT! *Say GOODBYE to making excuses and say HELLO to an efficient, strategic, and productive you — READ ON... Are you prone to procrastination and end up sabotaging your chances of excelling in your career?Do you feel like you never have enough time on your hands to do everything you need and want?You're not alone!You and many others have big goals that always feel unrealistic because you haven't properly mastered the art of time management and self-discipline! Time management and self-discipline spell the difference between failing and succeeding. Time management and self-discipline can make or break your diet, work project, or school work. Time management and self-discipline are what you need to put your best foot forward and reach your full potential in all that you do.If you haven't mastered these crucial life-skills yet, get help form on of the most famous experts - Steve Martin.His bestselling book, "Time Management & Self Discipline" is what you'll need to get started if Want to resist any temptations that hold you back Boost productivity without spreading yourself too thin Improve focus and concentration so you can continue excelling This book provides you with all the best strategies you will need Cultivate a mindset that's geared toward your success and future intentions Build an elite and enviable mental toughness Form great habits and break the ones that hold you back Overcome fear and self-doubt and become a master of chasing and realizing your dreamsAnd much more!Even if you've always felt like you can't achieve more, that's all about to change! Using time-tested strategies to master your time and increase your productivity, you too can develop willpower and self-control that will help you achieve your goals faster. Don't Waste Any Time, Get the Book NOW, and Start Reading!

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A broken-hearted psychic takes on a vicious psychopath in a tale that highlights the phenomenon of clairvoyance and divination, as he seeks to bring to justice a ruthless killer. The action moves from England to Lanzarote, and then to Central America, The USA and finally the South Pacific, in a fast-moving story which combines adventure and romance.Steve Trelawney is a man with a gift for intuition. Helped by his guides and fed by psychic visions, his life of action and adventure is spent unravelling the criminal intent behind disappearances and dispelling the mystery and suspense that has ruined the lives of crime victims. Now, his old boss, Bill Johnson, has come to him with an altogether different he needs Steve to dowse lines of positive and negative energy for the hotel he’s building.Though it seems like a simple request for the psychic detective, it soon becomes apparent that thriller and mystery will dog his steps and haunt his mind. His psychic visions show him an image of the dangerous Neil Reynolds, a ruthless businessman who wields his power with criminal intent and has his eyes on Bill Johnson’s fledgling empire. Enthralled in the mystery and suspense created by Reynolds’ nefarious actions, Steve’s action and adventure quest to bring justice to his crime victims takes him from a dank cellar in an English country house to the sun-drenched lava fields of Lanzarote. But Reynolds is cunning, and his brutal plans may be beyond the limits of even this psychic detective to stop…

April Gornik: Drawings is an extensive compilation of charcoal drawings done by Gornik (born 1953) since 1984. Lush and wide-ranging in scope and subject, these landscapes call out the wild and the cultivated, from the desert to the forest to the sea, and show both the progress and consistency in her evocative approach to drawing. As she has said, "Charcoal drawings look so unlike anything else in the world, they have their own light, their own density." Contributions include essays by Steve Martin and artist Archie Rand; a fascinating interview with the artist, conducted by Lawrence Weschler, about her approach to her studio practice and her life; and a musical offering by composer Bruce Wolosoff, who has written a stunning work for piano and cello inspired by one of Gornik's drawings (available with purchase through iTunes). Gornik's art has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1998); Guild Hall Museum (1994); the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art (1993); and the Parrish Art Museum (1988). She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Guild Hall Museum in 2003. A mid-career retrospective began at the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase, NY, in fall 2004, and traveled to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery in Nebraska and the Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin, Ohio.

"Il numero uno sono io" è l'eredità cinematografica di Steve Martin: un libro di memorie sulla sua leggendaria carriera di attore, con storie tratte dai suoi film più famosi impreziosite dalle illustrazioni di Harry Bliss, celebre vignettista del New Yorker. Finora Steve Martin non aveva mai scritto della sua lunga carriera cinematografica. In queste pagine racconta aneddoti esilaranti dai set dei suoi film più amati - Il padre della sposa, Roxanne, Lo straccione, I tre amigos e molti altri - portando i lettori direttamente nel suo mondo. Condivide anche momenti di ispirazione e imprese con personaggi del calibro di Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams e Chevy Chase. Martin parla dei suoi quarant'anni di carriera nel mondo del cinema, ma anche di stand-up comedy, di banjo, di scrittura e di fumetto, il tutto con la sua impareggiabile arguzia. Con vignette splendidamente illustrate e "divagazioni" a pannello singolo nello stile caratteristico di Steve e Harry, questa autobiografia è inoltre ricca di tanti momenti quotidiani anch'essi parte della vita di una star.