{"product_id":"the-annotated-abbott-and-costello-a-complete-viewers-guide-to-the-comedy-team-and-their-38-films-9781476682440","title":"The Annotated Abbott and Costello: A Complete Viewer's Guide to the Comedy Team and Their 38 Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e Abbott and Costello were the most popular comedians of the 1940s, and this book provides a scene-by-scene, film-by-film guide to their movies, making a compelling case for their inclusion at the top of comic artists. It includes new research and surprising revelations and is introduced by John Landis. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: McFarland \u0026amp; Co Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbbott and Costello, the iconic comedians of the 1940s, captivated audiences with their burlesque-inspired routines on radio and television. However, their films have not received the same level of critical acclaim as those of other comedy teams. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of their cinematic legacy, presenting a scene-by-scene, film-by-film guide to their movies. With new research and surprising revelations, it introduces newcomers to the joys of this hilarious duo and provides devoted fans with the ultimate companion to their work. Additionally, the book features a foreword by John Landis, a renowned director and avid Abbott and Costello enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 839g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 251 x 176 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781476682440\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Coniam,Nick Santa Maria","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46540927828218,"sku":"9781476682440","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1723211149155_book.jpg?v=1723381335","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-annotated-abbott-and-costello-a-complete-viewers-guide-to-the-comedy-team-and-their-38-films-9781476682440","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}