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COMIC GENIUSComic GeniusPortraits of Funny People • By Matt Hoyle • Introduction by Mel BrooksThis star-studded tribute to the kings and queens of comedy draws together such legendarynames as Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams,Ricky Gervais, and many more. Granted extraordinary access, photographer Matt Hoylehas captured his subjects in portraits that are works of art in themselves—by turns zanyand deadpan, laugh-out-loud and contemplative. Accompanying them are first-personreflections from each of the comedians on life and laughter that always cut straight tothe heart of comedy: it’s funny because it’s true. Page after sidesplitting page in ComicGenius offers prose as engaging as each portrait is memorable. Here, in one handsomepackage, is the gift of laughter itself.Matt Hoyle is an award-winning celebrity photographer. He splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.Mel Brooks is a beloved film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and comic.Comic Genius$40.00 USHC • 978-1-4521-2538-19 x 11 in, 200 pp, 100 full-colorphotographs throughoutRights: XAUNZ, X South AfricaHumor/PhotographyPub Month: NovemberMarketing andPublicity Plan:Major review coverageAuthor publicityOnline and social mediamarketing campaignSocial media outreachISBN: 978-1452125381[P] 800 759 0190 / [F] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM 3