Zmuda, Bob (1949-). Scott, Matthew - Andy Kaufman revealed! : best friend tells all

Boston : Little. Brown 1999. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 306 pages; Description: 306 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects: Kaufman. Andy (1949-1984) --Comedians --United States --Biography --Television actors and actresses --Biography. Summary: Best known for his sweet-natured character Latka on Taxi. Andy Kaufman was the most influential comic of the generation that produced David Letterman. John Belushi. and Robin Williams. A regular on the early days of Saturday Night Live (where he regularly disrupted planned skits). Kaufman quickly became known for his idiosyncratic roles and for performances that crossed the boundaries of comedy. challenging expectations and shocking audiences. Kaufman's death from lung cancer at age 35 (he'd never smoked) stunned his fans and the comic community that had come to look to him as its lightning rod and standard bearer.Bob Zmuda. Kaufman's closest friend. producer. writer. and straight man. breaks his twenty-year silence about Kaufman and unmasks the man he knew better than anyone. He chronicles Kaufman's meteoric rise. the development of his extraordinary personas. the private man behind the driven actor and comedian. and answers the question most often asked: Did Andy Kaufman fake his own death?.

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Immediate same day despatch on credit card orders.

Full refund on prompt return of book if not completely satisfied with either condition or description (please notify upon receipt).

Digital Images available upon request (not available for books selling at less than EUR 30.00).

Accept Visa, Mastercard, U.S$ and Stg personal cheques, or Direct transfer (wire) to our bank.

Shipping extra. All books safely and securely packaged. Shipping quotes available, but ordinarily we ship via air priority (except heavy items).

Air shipping to the U.S.and worldwide takes 6-8 days. Surface is available, but may take up to 5 weeks. U.K. and European destinations 4-7 days.