Three Times Carlin: An Orgy of George [Paperback]

George Carlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2006

A perfectly gift-able, perfectly cynical, omnibus of George Carlin's trademark irreverence -- including bonus never-before-published material.

For four decades, George Carlin has been one of America's favorite comics, known as much for his willingness to take on taboo subjects as for his absurdist wordplay. As an author, he has proved equally popular: With combined sales of more than two million copies, Carlin's three books of razor-sharp and hilarious observations have topped bestseller lists nationwide. Hyperion proudly collects all three volumes -- When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?, Napalm and Silly Putty, and Brain Droppings -- into one hilarious omnibus.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Few funnymen are better suited for the page than George Carlin, the language-obsessed cynic. And he doesn’t disappoint." -- Entertainment Weekly

About the Author

George Carlin has released 18 comedy albums, won three Grammy and six Cable Ace Awards, starred in 13 solo HBO comedy specials, appeared in 10 feature films, and received the American Comedy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 896 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (October 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401302432
• ISBN-13: 978-1401302436
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, December 18, 2006

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Dave (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three Times Carlin: An Orgy of George (Paperback)

Very funny book, covers a wide range of topics and lets Carlin really shine. This is the only book I've ever read that actually makes me take a minute to laugh out loud before I can continue. Don't read it on a train or plane, because your neighbor may think you're nuts!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic "sympathetic contempt" from a legend, June 23, 2008

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Guy P. Harrison "author of 50 Popular Beliefs... (Earth) - See all my reviews
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"I am a personal optimist but a skeptic about all else," Carlin writes. "What may sound like anger is really nothing more than sympathetic contempt. I view my species with a combination of wonder and pity, and I root for its destruction. And please don't confuse my point of view with cynicism; the real cynics are the ones who tell you everything's gonna be all right."

In my humble opinion, George Carlin was the greatest comedian of all time. He was smart, brave, truthful, and--most importantly--funny.

This is a fine compilation of his three outstanding books. Buy, think and laugh.

I would say, "rest in peace, George." But he would think that is so trite, meaningless and lame, so I won't.



--Guy P. Harrison, author of

Race and Reality: What Everyone Should Know About Our Biological Diversity

and

50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny book! A compilation of three., June 8, 2008

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Lauren A. Toman "Lauren" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a compilation of three of George Carlin's most recent books. While it is not bound that well and I suspect will come apart with a bit of use, it is a great deal if you like his sardonic humor. Great little excerpts - like to pick up and read during commercials while your favorte show is on. If you like him and his unique humor, you will love the book!