{"product_id":"ernie-in-kovacsland-writings-drawings-and-photographs-from-televisions-original-genius-paperback","title":"Ernie in Kovacsland: Writings, Drawings, and Photographs from Television's Original Genius - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErnie Kovacs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJosh Mills\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBen Model\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest known for his wildly imaginative, gleefully absurdist television show in the 1950s, Ernie Kovacs (1919 - 1962) was also a notorious illustrator, novelist, essayist, newspaper columnist, and poet. In celebration of this cockeyed genius and his prolific creative output, Fantagraphics presents a career retrospective featuring never-before-seen photos from Kovacs's archive; excerpts of his magazine articles, columns and books, hand-notated TV scripts: a smattering of his \"illustrated profuselies,\" the wacky improvisational sketches he drew on air; and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurated by Josh Mills (son of Edie Adams, Kovacs's wife and a performer on his show), Edie\/Ernie archivist Ben Model, and counterculture historian Pat Thomas, the book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a pioneering comedian. The first Kovacs book to be published in 30 years, this impressive collection features previously unpublished Ernie photos, drawings and writings, vintage 1960s magazine articles reprinted for the first time, and new essays by Ann Magnuson and Ron Mael of Sparks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKovacs inspired countless comedians, musicians, humorists, and writers in the latter half of the 20th century and beyond. He is cited as a direct influence by the creators and stars of such innovative comedy series as \u003cem\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonty Python\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/em\u003e. An award in his name has been granted to uproarious humorists like Amy Sedaris (\u003cem\u003eStrangers with Candy\u003c\/em\u003e) and Harry Shearer (\u003cem\u003eThis is Spinal Tap\u003c\/em\u003e). A true visionary, Kovacs's iconoclastic approach has forever made its mark on the world of comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 10.51 x 7.93 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765846311200,"sku":"9781683966678","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c8ca12544b8e299ebcefbb777b329164.webp?v=1780281490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ernie-in-kovacsland-writings-drawings-and-photographs-from-televisions-original-genius-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}