Goodbye Again: Peter Cook and Dudley Moore by William Cook (ed.)
A unique collection of the finest work, including never before seen footage of comedy genius, and a fascinating insight into the relationship of Britain's greatest comic double act - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. An illuminating and hilarious part-biography, part comic anthology of two of history's most famous comedians.
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore are the greatest double act that Great Britain has ever produced. This collection of their works is a comprehensive compilation of the finest comedy sketches that Cook and Moore ever wrote together - from the beginning of their partnership, in the groundbreaking stage show, Beyond The Fringe, to the notorious taboo busting Derek and Clive LPs that captured the spirit of punk rock, and inspired the scatological anarchy of Alternative Comedy. Featuring transcripts of one night stands long since almost forgotten, as well as a wealth of virtually unknown material, including previously unpublished scripts for Not Only But Also, Goodbye Again is a revelation, even for Cook and Moore's most informed fans.
As well as illuminating their work, this book also promises to shed light on their intimate yet turbulent relationship. It will show how these two diametrically opposed men; tall and athletic Cook from a middle class public boarding school background, and diminutive, club-footed Moore, working class but with an impressive musical talent, came together to develop the closest of partnerships based on an instinctive, virtually intuitive sense of humour. Goodbye Again will chart the extraordinary friendship between the two men and its almost telepathic intensity, which not only bought them together but also pulled them apart time after time, until their eventual reconciliation.
Format: Paperback | 400 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.4 | 272g
Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005
Publisher: Arrow Books
Imprint: Random House
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0099472562
ISBN13: 9780099472568
Condition: Very Good
A vintage book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very minor scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.