Number One Is Walking

My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions

Steve Martin, Harry Bliss

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Macmillan
14 February 2023

Film, TV & Radio; Humour collections & anthologies

"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-from Father of the Bride to Roxanne, The Jerk to Three Amigos, and many more, bringing readers directly into his world. In it, he shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney and 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."

By: Steve Martin
Illustrated by: Harry Bliss
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 690g
ISBN: 9781250815293
ISBN 10: 1250815290
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award (R), five Grammy (R) awards, an Emmy (R), 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.

Reviews for Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions

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