Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's cinematic legacy-an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.
Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in
entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award®, five
Grammy® awards, an Emmy®, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy
Center Honors. As an author, Martin's work includes the novel An
Object of Beauty, the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a collection
of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, a bestselling novella, Shopgirl, and
his memoir Born Standing Up. Martin's films include The Jerk,
Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Roxanne, Parenthood, L.A. Story,
Father of the Bride, and Bowfinger.
Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for the New Yorker
magazine. His syndicated single-panel comic 'Bliss' appears in
newspapers internationally. He has written and illustrated over 20
books for children and is the founder of the Cornish CCS Fellowship
for Graphic Novelists in Cornish, New Hampshire.
"In the second book by the comedian Steve Martin and the cartoonist
Harry Bliss, the actor wittily details his film career alongside
his frequent collaborator's humorous illustrations."
--The New Yorker, "The Best Books of 2022" "One of the coolest
things about Steve Martin is just how many different creative forms
he's tried out. His cartoon work with Harry Bliss is particularly
gratifying because they have a natural affinity for each other. For
someone who became famous as a solo performer, it speaks to
Martin's curiosity and eagerness to play. This graphic memoir about
Martin's 40-year career in the movies is unassuming and tidy--it
goes down easy."
--Esquire, "The Best Celebrity Memoirs of All Time" "Martin's warm
reminiscences, complemented by Bliss' engaging artwork, succeed in
creating a book that offers chuckles and insights in equal
measure."
--THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"[A] clever and original way to approach a memoir, and it's
delightfully executed. A Hollywood memoir unlike any other."
--BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW
"Warm, funny, and smart."
--THE AV CLUB, November Books Roundup
"Irresistibly charming...Film buffs, comedy fans, and legion
admirers of both the actor and artist will find themselves smiling
from cover to cover."
--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW "A diverting interlude with two
exceptionally clever souls."
--KIRKUS
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