Zero Gravity

Woody Allen's fifth collection of short humor in fifteen years is a classic of the genre, combining pieces from The New Yorker and ten exclusive pieces. It is broad, sophisticated, acutely observant, and relentlessly funny, with titles like "Buffalo Wings Woncha Come Out Tonight" and "Growing Up in Manhattan."

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Woody Allen's fifth collection of comic pieces, Zero Gravity, is a classic example of his enduring appeal as a hilarious prose stylist. Since his classics such as Getting Even, Without Feathers, Side Effects, and Mere Anarchy, readers have savored his unique style. This new work combines pieces that have appeared in The New Yorker with ten exclusive pieces, each a comic inspiration. Allen's writing is always original, broad yet sophisticated, acutely observant, and relentlessly funny. Whether he's writing about horses that paint, cars that think, the sex lives of celebrities, or how General Tsos Chicken got its name, he never fails to be totally unique, broad yet sophisticated, acutely observant, and most importantly, relentlessly funny.

Included in this collection are titles like "Buffalo Wings Woncha Come Out Tonight" and "When Your Hood Ornament Is Nietzsche," as well as his poignant but very funny short story, "Growing Up in Manhattan." Zero Gravity may not be taken seriously, but as with any true humor, not all the laughs are weightless. Allen's ability to combine humor with deeper themes and observations makes his work truly exceptional, and Zero Gravity is no exception.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781956763294