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Issue: Number One Is Walking My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2002
 
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Indicia Publisher: Celadon Books
On Sale Date: 11/16/2022
Volume:
Pages: 264
ISBN: 1250815290
UPC/EAN: 978125081529353000
Price: $40.00 CAD
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Content Items: 120 (36 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: black and white
Dimensions: 7.625 in. x 8.625 in.
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Binding: hardcover
Publishing Format: one-shot
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; Penny (dog)
Steve strides past a line of movie crew members, followed by Penny.
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1
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Steve / Peter Sellers...

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin; Peter Sellers; Penny
Steve tells of meeting Peter Sellers after filming his first movie.
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1
On inside front cover and repeated on final page of book.
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Pavarotti

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Luciano Pavarotti
Steve tells of working with Pavarotti.
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1
On first page of book and repeated on inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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1
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Steve Martin
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Miscellaneous
5
Title pages, credits, publishing information, and list of other books by Martin and Bliss. Images are cut from the front cover image.
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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1
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How I Got into the Movies

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
non-fiction
Steve explains why he decided to try movies.
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1
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Movies

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin
Steve waits on a railroad platform for a train labeled movies.
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2
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Number One Is Walking

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Penny
Steve explains the meaning and use of the phrase "Number one is walking", his feelings toward it as he works on movies, and his horror at hearing "Number three is walking" on one film.
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2
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The Jerk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Carl Reiner; Mike Nichols; Bernadette Peters; Harry Bliss; Penny
Steve tells some stories about filming "The Jerk".
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2
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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1
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Carl Reiner

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Carl Reiner; Dean Jones
Steve tells of the scheduling troubles Carl Reiner had shooting a movie with Dean Jones.
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1
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Carl Reiner and Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Carl Reiner; Steve Martin; Fred Astaire ?
Steve claims to have seen Fred Astaire dancing on the streets of Beverly Hills.
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2
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All of Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; Penny; Carl Reiner; Lily Tomlin; Dick Libertini; Harry Bliss; Selma Diamond
Steve relates stories about people he worked with on the movie "All of Me".
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4
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The Writing of Three Amigos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Randy Newman; Lorne Michaels; Chevy Chase; Martin Short; Alfonso Arau
Steve relates some stories about working on the movie "The Three Amigos".
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4
Also has a cameo appearance by the musical group 'Gonzalez, Gonzalez, & Gonzalez', which performed Mexican-style music at Disneyland.
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Gene Kelly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; Penny; Harry Bliss; Gene Kelly; Cary Grant; Milton Berle
Steve tells of meeting old-time Hollywood stars at a party.
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4
The third page is blank.
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Planes Trains and Automobiles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
John Candy; Steve Martin; John Hughes
Steve tells how much he enjoyed working with John Candy.
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4
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The F-Bomb

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; John Hughes
Steve tells of editing the car rental scene in "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" to remove multiple obscenities, for use when shown on airlines.
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2
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Acting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Penny
Steve relates a difference between stand-up and acting.
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2
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Roxanne

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; bikers
Steve tells about working with prosthetic nose makeup and meeting people off set.
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4
The third page is blank.
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The Writing of Roxanne

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; David Z. Goodman; Penny; Guy McElwaine; Lucy Van Pelt (cameo)
Steve tells of pitching the idea for Cyrano De Bergerac, writing the screenplay, and winning an award.
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4
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People I've Met

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Paul McCartney
Steve tells of writing and recording a song with Paul McCartney.
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4
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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1
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An Aside

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; John McEuen; Jerry Garcia
Steve tells of jamming on banjos at a Big Bluegrass Music Festival with Jerry Garcia.
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1
Drawing is based on an anonymous photograph.
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Dirty Rotten $coundrels

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Frank Oz; Michael Caine
Steve tells of working with director Frank Oz and Michael Caine telling stories.
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4
"$" spelling used in book.
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A Pink Panther in Paris

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Penny; Harry Bliss; Roger
Steve tells about his dog Roger of 11 years, and how they traveled together to all of Steve's movie filmings.
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4
The third page is blank.
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Robin Williams

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Robin Williams; Mike Nichols; Harry Bliss; Penny
Steve tells of working with Robin Williams on the play "Waiting for Godot" and muses on whether the theme of suicide by hanging influenced Robin's eventual suicide.
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4
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More Waitin' for (image of a bowler hat)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Penny; Jackie Onassis; Henry Kissinger (cameo); Rudolf Nureyev (cameo)
Steve tells of how his run on "Waiting for Godot" sold out the Lincoln Center and being concerned about Jackie Onassis getting tickets.
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4
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Mike Nichols

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (red only)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; museum guard
Steve tells of Mike Nichol's humor.
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2
The red is used for the blood of a museum guard. Two different styles of drawing are used. The sculpture "Fountain" by Marcel Duchamp (signed R. Mutt) is pictured.
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Parenthood

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Steve's mother; a Shmoo
Steve tells of how hard it is to objectively evaluate yourself in a movie.
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4
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Diane Keaton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Diane Keaton; Martin Short; The Village People; Linus Van Pelt (cameo); Cathy Hillman (cameo)
Steve goes to a movie premiere party with Diane Keaton.
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2
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Housesitter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Goldie Hawn; Dana Delany
Steve tells of working with Goldie Hawn and Dana Delany.
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2
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The Spanish Prisoner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; David Mamet; Ben Gazzara; Felicity Huffman
Steve tells a story of talking with Ben Gazzara.
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4
The third page is blank.
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Steve Martin Made Me Afraid to Go to the Dentist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Helena Bonham Carter; Laura Dern; Chevy Chase; Martin Short; Bill Murray; Fozzie Bear (cameo)
Steve tells of off-camera events while shooting various movies.
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4
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Jerry Springer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Jerry Springer
Steve tells of his awkward first meeting of Jerry Springer.
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2
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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1
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A Simple Twist of Fate

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Tells of a parenting lesson he learned on the set of a movie.
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3
First page is not colored.
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[untitled]

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1
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Why I Stopped Doing Movies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Martin Short
Steve tells of his retirement from movies, as he became disinterested, and of picking up stand-up comedy again with friend Martin Short.
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5
Last picture is Steve getting off the "Movies" train he boarded at the beginning of the book.
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And Other Diversions

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; Penny
Steve carries a barking Penny away from a squirrel.
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2
Acts as the title pages for the next section of the book, cartoons by Steve and Harry.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Dan and Maurice were great at finishing each other's sentences...
Dan states out loud the obvious punctuation when Maurice concludes talking.
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The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Oh, my god. It's the landline!
A family huddles in fear as their landline phone rings.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Koalas, When No One's Looking

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Several koalas perform gymnastics.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Oh, so now I'm the bad guy.
A criminal defendant in iron mask and chains is complaining to a judge.
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...and God Created Flop Sweat

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Nervous sweat is first experienced by a primitive caveman doing standup comedy.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Mikey and Bubbles: Gorilla Songwriters

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Two gorillas are surrounded by musical instruments they have destroyed.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
And now, dear, I'm going to hum annoyingly and see how you like it.
A person is standing before a gravestone in a cemetery, taunting a deceased loved one.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
The expression "Happy as a clam" is based on him.
Two clams admire one very happy clam.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
You will meet a tall, mysterious stranger - you will rub fur on his pant leg.
A cat visits a cat fortune teller.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
We're having privacy concerns with your onmiscience.
A family is talking to God.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Wait, Daddy! I'm that window's target audience!
A little girl tries to get her father to stop at a store.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
I once loved a parade.
A tuba talks to a man in a bar.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
So, What brings you here today?
A woman is greeted by a psychic she is visiting.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve, wanting his children to understand life's ups and downs, had their balloons filled with xenon.
Two children stare forlornly at their balloons lying on the ground, while other children's balloons are flying.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Great Moments in Songwriting

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Two musicians of the 1600-1700 period discuss writing "Mary Had a Little Lamb".
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Go ahead and search me, especially under the chin and belly area.
Police officers attempt to interrogate a cat.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss
This place has the best Chinese food in all of Hopper's paintings.
Steve and Harry sit in a sparsely appointed restaurant with a "Suey" sign outside, suggesting an Edward Hopper painting.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
And yet, I too am a still life.
A blacksmith's anvil muses while it shares a tabletop with fruit and other typical elements of a still life painting.
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2
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
Promise you won't get mad...
Three dogs paint a giant mural of a bone on a wall of their owner's home.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Harold! Consider your optics!
A woman yells at her husband as he leaves home dressed in her hat, a peace medal, underwear, mismatched shoes and carrying his briefcase and a coffee.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Reading Pets

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A dog and cat share a sofa, the dog reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People" while the cat reads "The Art of War".
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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The Invention of Fire

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A group of cavemen dance around wooden wheels burning in a bonfire.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
How much is the intuition to go here?
Person in a group walking past the University of Psychic Studies asks a question.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Uh-oh...
A millipede walks into a shoe store.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Roberta is practiced in the art of coquetry.
One hippopotamus winks at two others.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
You were right. He loves it.
A dog climbs his owner's fireplace in the rock climbing gear he received for Christmas.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
And this is his damn art museum with shops.
An ancient Egyptian complains about a Frank Gehry inspired building sitting next to two Egyptian pyramids.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Quick, trade seats with me!
A man driving up to a police blockade talks to his dog.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Now what do you want, Toby?
A dog wants to ask his owner for a TikTok account.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Tommy Ruffles: The 50s DJ Without Slang

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A DJ gives a matter-of-fact song introduction.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
It's days like this that make me long for days like this.
A man is enjoying a picnic with his dog.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Penny and Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny
Steve teaches Penny to fly, but they don't let Harry know.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Is anything good on?
A couple of cavemen are watching the sun rise (or set).
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Great Moments in Songwriting History

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Two musicians of the 1600-1700 period discuss writing "Three Blind Mice".
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
The Grim Reaper
I negotiated. He's going to let us suffocate in our own ennui!
An old man tells his wife of his dealings with The Grim Reaper.
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2
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
But I've seen a million windup monkeys.
A businessman at a novelty company is impressed by a windup monkey that bangs on a snare drum.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
We don't say "giddyup" anymore.
A horse, insulted by a cowboy, bucks him off.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
And what attracted you two to each other?
A reporter for ET asks two highly stylized, beautiful characters a question.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Can you direct me to the pelvic area?
A flea under a man's armpit asks directions of another flea.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Synchronized Sitting

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
An elderly couple watch the Olympics on television, with matching postures.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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The Dark Underbelly of Cartooning

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Linus Van Pelt (cameo); Penny
Steve buys a cartoon caption from a shady character on the street because Harry is having trouble coming up with one.
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4
The final panel shows the cartoon based on the caption "I just blow-dried the cat."
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Gimme a Whiskee.
A cowboy in a Home Depot asks the cashier for a Whiskee, a brand of whisk broom.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Holy shit.
A checker on a chess board faces off against the chess pieces.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Do you taste a hint of cilantro?
Two pigs eating at a trough; one pig questions the recipe.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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The Evolved Bee...

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A bee politely asks a flower's permission before alighting on its pistil.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Topper: Undercover Police Dog

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Topper watches a crime in progress but realizes he has no way to tell anyone what he sees.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
Aren't you glad I bought it fully loaded?
A car crashes over a cliff but is safe because of the optional paragliding wing that deployed.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
The Devil
Now, these 'flaming spikes' - are these work related?
The Devil answers questions for either a health insurance claim or his tax filing.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Caricatures $20

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
An artist draws a normal-looking portrait of a man who has oversized, comedic features.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Friction / Non-Friction

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
All the books have fallen off a bookshelf labeled 'Non-Friction', while the books on the 'Friction' shelf are lined up neatly.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
What am I, chopped liver?
In a buffet line with serving compartments labeled "tuna" and "egg salad", an unlabeled compartment wonders what it holds.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Why Euclid Had No Friends

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Euclid
When someone wants to strike up a conversation with Greek mathematician Euclid, his thoughts are shown to be a complex geometric figure.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
It's like going to the bank to visit your money.
A dog sitting in a hole with some bones explains the situation to a cat.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
I've been thinking...
A man tries to start a serious relationship conversation with his female partner but she has her earbuds in.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Let me through, I'm a mansplainer!
A man bursts into a women's book club meeting.
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2
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Worst TED Talk Ever

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A man has the audience sing "Row, row, row your boat".
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2
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Buy My Data $20

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
A girl selling lemonade by the sidewalk has no customers because everyone is flocking to her neighbor selling data.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
I'll have the good cocktail.
Two policemen in a bar order drinks in a variation of the "good cop / bad cop" routine.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
I own you.
A baby figures out its relationship with its parents.
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2
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Ned Hated Being Famous

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Ned becomes famous as the TV weather guy who wore a green sweater in front of his green screen on camera.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
This moment of amusement brought to you by dad.
A father amuses his child by speaking through a hand puppet.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Head past the Mobil station, turn right at the dirt road with the old fence post, walk up the trail about 200 yards, and you should get two solid bars.
A man gets directions to a good cell phone signal from a farmer.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Ah, the good old days.
An ash tray in a box in an attic reminiscences about when it was always filled with butts.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Various Entrances to the Gates of Hell

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Directional signs labeled for various offenses of the English language.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
...but when it comes to warning neighbors...
A dog compares himself to Lassie, over cocktails with another dog.
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2
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Why Bingo Sinclair Is the World's Greatest Clown Director

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Bingo directs a pair of clowns in a seltzer fight.
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2
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Avis / Hertz / Infernal Contraptions

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
At a airport car rental counter, the office for Infernal Contraptions has keys hanging on the wall, a War Bonds poster, a Cash Only sign, a desk lamp, a bell at the counter, and an old clerk.
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2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Sometimes I fall in love with my model.
As a sculptor works on a dog statue, the dog looks worried.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Honey, I'm going to take the kid to see how maple syrup is made.
A man takes his daughter on a hike from their isolated log cabin over some hills and streams to the fence of a large factory signed "Maple Industries".
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4
The third page is blank.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
It's this time of day when I feel most lengthened.
A shadow enjoys the sun going down for the day.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Dear HBO, I don't really find it funny to hear the phrase "cat litter" used for comedic purposes...
A cat writes a letter of complaint to the HBO network.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Where are the hydrants?
Two space exploring dogs leave a SpaceX rocket to roam an empty planet.
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2
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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Hit Button to Send

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
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Miscellaneous
2
An all text cartoon in the form of a multiple choice form. Presented as a form to record your reactions to the 74 cartoons in this book. Answers range from "I got all the cartoons" to "I've been had".
The cartoon is one page, preceded by a blank page.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny
Harry and I have loved working on this book.
The three characters are lounging in a hammock.
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2
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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4
The page immediately after "Harry and I have loved working on this book." is blank, the page immediately after the biographies is blank, and the 2 pages immediately after the "Celadon Books" page are blank.
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
biography
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss
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1
Short biographies of the creators.
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Celadon Books

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (green text)
typeset
Subject Matter
biography
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1
Short article about the publisher, Celadon Books.
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Steve / Peter Sellers...

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Peter Sellers; Penny
Steve tells of meeting Peter Sellers after filming his first movie.
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1
Repeated from inside front cover.
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Pavarotti

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
biography, humorous
Steve Martin; Harry Bliss; Penny; Luciano Pavarotti
Steve tells of working with Pavarotti.
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1
Repeated from first page of book.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, non-fiction
Steve Martin; Penny
Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's Cinematic Legacy
Penny and a pigeon watch Steve in "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" on TV.
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back cover

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