Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and--above all--hilarity of the master. ​Filled with his singular characters and musings--Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free in The Pleasure of My Company, to the comedic and heartbreaking relationship between Neiman Marcus shopgirl Mirabelle and businessman Ray Porter in Shopgirl, to meditations on bad neighbors and so much more--this collection shows the breadth of Martin's work, which is bolstered by a mix of brand-new and previously published selections of his writing for the New Yorker's Shouts & Murmurs column.

A tantalizing page-turner from start to finish that will appeal to a wide range of literary appetites, Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a brilliant tour through a singular mind.

In the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of why I did stand-up and why I walked away.

Emmy and Grammy Award-winner, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Shopgirl and The Pleasure of My Company, and a regular contributor to The New Yorker, Martin has always been a writer. His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written.

At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story of these years, during which he practiced and honed his craft, is moving and revelatory. The dedication to excellence and innovation is formed at an astonishingly early age and never wavers or wanes.

Martin illuminates the sacrifice, discipline, and originality that made him an icon and informs his work to this day. To be this good, to perform so frequently, was isolating and lonely. It took Martin decades to reconnect with his parents and sister, and he tells that story with great tenderness. Martin also paints a portrait of his times--the era of free love and protests against the war in Vietnam, the heady irreverence of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in the late sixties, and the transformative new voice of Saturday Night Live in the seventies.

Throughout the text, Martin has placed photographs, many never seen before. Born Standing Up is a superb testament to the sheer tenacity, focus, and daring of one of the greatest and most iconoclastic comedians of all time.

** New York Times Bestseller **

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 has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films--Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more--bringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit.

With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel diversions in Steve and Harry's signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star's life, capturing Steve Martin's singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.

This book is bursting with puzzles, quizzes, and drawing activities. All you need to complete the activities are a pen and some coloring pencils, so it's perfect for on-the-go--you can travel with it anywhere!

There are almost 40 original activities to be completed inside, including:

• Design a poster for a monster truck rally
• Complete a color-by-numbers
• Sketch a super-cool sports car
• Play spot-the-difference in a mechanic's garage
• Solve a lorry park sudoku
• Find the way home in a road maze

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Did you know ...

The eyes of a giant squid are as big as Frisbees.

Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute.

In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude!

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Did you know ...

The huge Argentinosaurus weighed as much as 14 fully grown elephants, and was as tall as a 6-storey building.

The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground.

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Did you know ...

Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows are attacked, they block the entrance with their bottoms.

At Spain's Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in an hour. What a food fight!

Every fact is accompanied with a fun illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life.

With tons of cool things to discover, this book will keep curious kids aged 7+ laughing and learning for hours on end.

Also available in the series:
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Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams?

Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are?

You're not alone!

If you want to:

• Strengthen your willpower and self-control
• Master yourself and build productive habits
• Boost productivity and build mental toughness

Then Self-Discipline by renowned expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality!

Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve focus, and boost concentration to get things done.

In this illuminating guide, you will:

• Develop a success-oriented mindset and live with purpose
• Reach your goals by building mental toughness, improve focus, and strengthen concentration
• Form good habits and break bad ones while strengthening your willpower
• Foster better relationships and achieve anything you want in life
• Achieve physical excellence by effectively sticking to your diet and workout routines
• Become fearless in the face of challenges and uncertainty
• Learn practical self-discipline tips from Spartans and Navy Seals

And MUCH more!

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