Harpo Speaks!
 | LimelightLimelight Editions, 2004, Paperback Customer Rating: 94 reviews Recommend |
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- ISBN13: 9780879100360
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
The Marx Brother who never spoke — Harpo Marx — expounds upon his life and times in Hollywood and on the vaudeville stage in this funny, affectionate, and poignant autobiography as told to journalist Rowland Barber.
To Marx Brothers fans who have yet to read this book: Put it off as long as you can, because once you are finished, you will wish you could read it again for the first time. Harpo's life was interesting in itself, but it also frequently intersected with the lives of other fascinating people, most notably his own brothers and drama critic Alexander Woolcott. Marx also was part of the legendary Algonquin Round Table; he's got plenty to say about that. Wait'll you hear about what it means to "throw a Gookie." You'll never be able to watch a Marx Brothers movie again without looking for the Gookie!
Title: Harpo Speaks! (Limelight)
Sales Rank: 34758 in Books
Author: Harpo Marx, Rowland Barber
Publisher: Limelight Editions, 1st Limelight Ed edition, 2004-07-01, Paperback, 482 pages, ISBN: 0879100362
Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.5 inches, 1.4 pounds
- Excellent autobiography
- Harpo Speaks...A LOT. All about the Algonquin Round Table and his other relationships, his kids, his music and his travels, but not so much about the Marx Brothers.
Lots of interesting little stories.
I think "Woolley" had the hots for Harpo.… More reviews
- Probably My Favorite Book Ever
- There's a reason this book is still in print--it's a wonderful read, a book I return to every few years. Just writing this review makes me smile. The story of Harpo Marx's life is a fascinating one; full of wonderful stories and the people who were in his orbit. It is a vanished world come vividly to life.
I think, though, the man who comes through… More reviews
- Wonderful!
- This book is basically Harpo's autobiography. Starts with his impoverished childhood and goes well into his career and family life, neither which are ever dull! He talks about failures just as much as he talks about successes, which is what makes this such an excellent book. He makes fun of himself and doesn't take much to heart. This book is unpretentious,… More reviews
- Funny & touching
- A great book! Both funny and touching. I always thought Groucho was the only one with literary verve in the family, but Harpo (together with his collaborator) rocks! A must-read for Marx brothers fans and people who likes intelligent, sensible and funny books. Best together with Groucho & Me, where you can compare their different… More reviews
- The mute one can write!
- Great autobiography from the most facinating of the Marx boys. He knew everybody, and did everything. I was surprised by how much this book entertained me. Highly reccomend. Way to go Harpo! More reviews
