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The Art of Laurel And Hardy: Graceful Calamity in the Films

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As a life-long Laurel and Hardy fan,it was a given that I would have to order the new book about them,even though I felt the $35.00 price tag was high,especially for a paperback. At that price,I reasoned,it must be huge and loaded with pictures;maybe many I don't already have.With thirty-plus books about L & H on my shelf already it seemed logical that "The Art of Laurel and Hardy" would have to be a big picture book:what could possibly be left to write about them?
Well, I must say, I was crestfallen when it arrived:not only was it considerably smaller than I had expected,but it had no - count them - NO pictures at all!
I was so initially disappointed that I considered returning it for a refund.
Then something happened that changed my opinion completely: I read it.
I didn't think it was possible, but Kip Harness has managed to write a totally fresh and uniquely insightful analysis of what made Laurel and Hardy so great. And,more importantly, why so many of us love them so much. Any fan of the"boys" will love this book,and for those who are new to their art,this is a tremendous introduction.
In my humble opinion,"The Art of Laurel and Hardy" by Kyp Harness is the best book yet about the greatest comedy team ever.

This is the best book I've ever read about the ART of the classic team and I believe I've read them all. The Magic Behind the Movies by Randy Skretvedt is the best book on how the films were made but this one focuses on what ended up on screen. It thoughtfully and with great intelligence, analyzes the characters and situations exhibited throughout the long term partnership of the boys and in a way that makes it a great read. It is totally worth the price and a must have for anyone who loves Laurel and Hardy or anyone who wants to learn why two comics became immortals of the screen.