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eYE Marty: The Newly Discovered Autobiography of a Comic Genius Hardcover – May 10, 2016

by Marty Feldman (Author), Eric Idle (Foreword)
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Completed before he died, thirty years ago, this is the newly discovered autobiography of one of the most influential comedians of recent times, Marty Feldman.

Marty was a professional writer, and considered himself a writer first, and an actor second. Feldman created a number of immensely successful and influential shows such as Marty, The Frost Report and sketches for Monty Python. He was one of the most essential creative forces in British comedy embodied also by his close friends and creative partners from Beyond the Fringe (especially Peter Cook and Dudley Moore) and Monty Python (especially John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle).

Marty played the fool, often very happily and with tremendous talent and volcanic, anarchic energy, for his entire life. His face is what many people most immediately remember. It was a face that David Frost, one of his bosses, characterized as 'too grotesque' for television — see what Feldman has to say about Frost, and Francis Bacon, and John Lennon...

Marty Feldman finished, and set aside eYE Marty soon before traveling to Mexico to shoot his final film. He did not know that he would die there, although he certainly felt he might die soon, and was haunted by the notion. The book is exactly as Feldman wrote it: Mark Flanagan had it transcribed, with even the photos inserted where Feldman had noted they should go.

Hilarious, deeply charming, aphoristic, ironic, charged throughout with lust for life and filled with scenes of great vanished eras and and portraits of other performers and friends, eYE Marty is the amazing discovery of the story of a man who was at the heart of the British comedy revolution.
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  1. Print length
    340 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rare Bird Books
  4. Publication date
    May 10, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    8.25 x 1 x 10.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1942600755
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1942600756
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Marty Feldman was an English comedy writer, comedian, and actor, easily identified by his bulbous and crooked eyes. He starred in several British television comedy series, including At Last the 1948 Show and Marty, the latter of which won two BAFTA awards. He was the first Saturn Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Young Frankenstein (1974).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rare Bird Books (May 10, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942600755
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942600756
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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christopher holt
5.0 out of 5 stars He’s as funny on paper as he is on video. He’s serious
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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This guy still makes me laugh out loud. Mel Brooks can do that. Monty Python can do that. Steve Martin can do that. None of them tried to gussy up scenes that that were better in their bare bones. Lose the set up, just give them the punchline, if that’s all you really need. Last Remake of Beau Geste would be considered one of the funniest films of all time if anyone either A) Read the book, or more importantly B) Realized you didn’t have to.
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Andrew Tattersall
4.0 out of 5 stars Things you never knew
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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The things Marty Feldman did before he got to be a writer and actor are quite astounding but he kept on going. Funny and interesting about the times he lived through. He knows how to tell a story and keep it interesting with jokes thrown in.
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Tabonga
5.0 out of 5 stars A Legendary Book About a Comedy Legend
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2016
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This book is an amazing (and deep) look at the life of one of the most brilliant comedians who has ever lived. Fun, interesting, even touching — this is a wonderful chance to explore the — sadly — short life or a True Giant. A must.
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Bill Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Marty fan!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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Personal read. Enjoyed.
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Anita Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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He did so many interesting things.
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Daniel Corbett
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
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Really enjoyed this look back at one very man!
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A. Huckleberry
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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Great book!!
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Brian
3.0 out of 5 stars For such a wonderful script writer his prose is/was very pedestrian
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016
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For such a wonderful script writer his prose is/was very pedestrian. The story was interesting but read more like a diary. The publisher noted at the beginning of the book that the text had been kept original so I am probably being unfair. If Marty had lived to publish it himself I am sure he would have asked one of his many illustrious writer friends and colleagues to assist with the formatting and "polishing" for publishing. Despite my gripes I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read about Marty in his own words.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2023
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Saw this had been discovered and wanted to learn more about the man. If you loved Around the Horne and Monty Python, you need to read this.
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Cornish Rover
5.0 out of 5 stars An unforgettable book
Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2021
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Thank you for this insight into the life of a genius and good bloke.
I was very familiar with his work but now feel that I know the man.

Live on in our memories Marty.

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chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read!
Reviewed in Germany on April 28, 2021
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Really a great read from a brilliant comedian who on top was also a very interesting and beloved character.
I can fully recommend this book to at least anyone who likes Marty's work :)
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Mr. E. Dickson
4.0 out of 5 stars What a strange character
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020
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For three quarters of this book it was really funny where I laughed at his predicaments of him starting out, trying to establish himself, where it was really tough going for him, and then some parts got really deep as he questioned himself
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Smokey Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars The eYEs have it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2016
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What a wonderful find. An autobiography by one of the UK's funniest men, cut down in his prime. Marty not only talks about his experiences from early childhood right up to a few days before his tragic end but he also philosophises about life, love the universe and everything. Reading this book a real sense of the man comes through, you can almost here that lovely lispy voice with its sing-song cadence. There is a marvellous introduction by Eric Idle and you can tell that Marty was valued highly by his peers and collaborators. I don't want to give too much away but this is the story of simple soul, projected to the heights of fame by his grit, determination and gift for comedy. A real gem and an essential for any lover of Marty, the Pythons and the surreal comedy of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
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