King of Comedy

King of Comedy
Author: Shawn Levy
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 564
Release: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0312132484

A biography of Jerry Lewis, discussing his varied career as a performer, director, fundraiser, and standard-setting comedian, and looking at the private man and the forces that drive him.

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis
Author: Chris Fujiwara
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 025203497X

The premier study of an incomparable American director

The Big Book of Tricks and Magic

The Big Book of Tricks and Magic
Author: James R. Blackman
Publisher: Random House Trade
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1979
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780394841557

Presents 40 tricks which can be performed with simple materials such as coins, matches, and water glasses.

The Total Film-maker

The Total Film-maker
Author: Jerry Lewis
Publisher: Random House Trade
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1971
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

A frank, personal story of the joys and pitfalls of making movies by a world famous film-maker.

The REAL Jerry Lewis Story

The REAL Jerry Lewis Story
Author: Rick Saphire
Publisher: York Publications
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2024-10-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

The REAL Jerry Lewis Story: A Memoir by Rick Saphire eBook Edition The Real Jerry Lewis Story,” penned by Rick Saphire, who notably served as Jerry Lewis’s personal manager, offers an intimate and detailed portrait of the legendary comedian. Saphire’s unique vantage point provides readers with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights that only someone closely associated with Lewis could offer. The book navigates through various stages of Lewis’s illustrious career, shedding light on his comedic genius, professional triumphs, and personal challenges. Saphire paints a balanced picture, celebrating Lewis’s contributions to comedy and entertainment while also delving into the complexities of his personality and the difficulties he faced. One of the standout features of the book is Saphire’s anecdotal storytelling. His first-hand accounts and vivid descriptions bring Jerry Lewis to life, making readers feel as though they are witnessing the events unfold in real-time. These personal stories and reflections add depth and authenticity to the narrative, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of who Jerry Lewis was beyond his public persona. Saphire’s writing is engaging and accessible, making the book a compelling read for both fans of Jerry Lewis and those interested in the entertainment industry. The inclusion of rare photographs and memorabilia further enriches the reading experience, offering a visual journey through Lewis’s career. Overall, “The Real Jerry Lewis Story” is a heartfelt tribute and a sharp, insightful biography. Rick Saphire successfully encapsulates the essence of Jerry Lewis, crafting a book that is as entertaining as it is enlightening. It stands out as a must-read for anyone fascinated by the life of one of America’s most iconic entertainers.

Why the French Love Jerry Lewis

Why the French Love Jerry Lewis
Author: Rae Beth Gordon
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2001
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780804738941

Vividly bringing to light the tradition of physical comedy in the French cabaret, cafe-concert, and early French film comedy, this book answers the perplexing question, "Why do the French love Jerry Lewis?" It shows how Lewis touches a nerve in the French cultural memory because, more than any other film comic, he incarnates a distinctively French tradition of performance style."

Dean And Me

Dean And Me
Author: Jerry Lewis
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2011-07-22
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1447204824

For ten years after WWII, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis weren't only the most successful show business act in history, they were history. Starting as a fill-in for another act in Atlantic city, their improvised, anarchic routines soon sold out all the greatest venues in America. They made films, they made millions. They made a legend. But amidst the dazzling success and the late night laughter, tensions developed between the reserved straight man, Martin, and the manic goon, Lewis. When the duo, who had reinvented the comic double-act, split acrimoniously in 1956 they didn't speak to one another for the next 20 years. This is an intimate memoir of those years of fame and success by one of the only surviving legends of the rat-pack era. Jerry Lewis remembers everything - the casinos, the mobsters, the endless pranks, the cocktails, the women, the meteoric rise to stardom. Here for the first and only time and in his own inimitable, wise-cracking voice he re-lives his days of glory with Dean Martin and gives a frank account of their relationship and break-up. A hilarious ride and heart-breaking, cautionary tale of what fame and fortune can do to love and friendship.

Enfant Terrible!

Enfant Terrible!
Author: Murray Pomerance
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2002-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0814767052

Enfant Terrible! Jerry Lewis in American Film is the first comprehensive collection devoted to one of the most controversial and accomplished figures in twentieth-century American cinema. A veteran of virtually every form of show business, Lewis's performances onscreen and the motion pictures he has directed reveal significant film-making talents, and show him to be what he has called himself, a "Total Film-Maker." Yet his work has been frequently derided by American critics. Book jacket.

Great Balls of Fire

Great Balls of Fire
Author: Myra Lewis
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 373
Release: 1989
Genre: Rock musicians
ISBN: 9780749301323