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The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of pages and is available in paperback format. While he rose to fame as one of americas foremost funnymen on the big and little screens, steve martin has taken to giving his unique, fantastical sense of humor literary life, from books like the bestselling novella shopgirl to plays like picasso at the lapin agile and the underpants. One of americas most celebrated standups follows his heroine into the shady side of the art world. And most agreed that an object of beauty, more than a simple comic tale, is both a smart satire and a serious novel of manners. I am a huge steve martin fan and so read his autobiography as well as have seen the movies he has produced and read the books that he has written. The 2007 publication of steve martins born standing up should have put to rest any lingering preconceptions that the star of the jerk wasnt. Before he became one of americas top comic actors, steve martin was one of the biggest phenoms standup has ever seen. A novel by steve martin 20111115 online books in format pdf. Jun 26, 2018 an object of beauty by steve martin what its about.
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