Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny by Thomas, Marlo - 2010

New York: Hyperion, 2010. 2010. Though stated First Edition, printing line begins with "2" indicating this is the 2nd printing. FINE in NEAR FINE price intact dust jacket. INSCRIBED BY THOMAS, in black ink, on the half-title page, "Love to Elar / Marlo Thomas." (Elar might be Elan...) A fresh, otherwise totally unmarked copy. Pages crisp and fine, tightly bound in black hardcover with title gilt-stamped on spine. Cover is fine, no wear. Unclipped jacket has lovely color photo of Marlo on front, and color caricatures of "guest" comedians on rear panel. There is a short tear to front of jacket at top edge, otherwise fine. Jacket is in a clear archival protector. A warm, witty and very charming remembrance of growing up with comedy and comedians. She solicits thoughts on comedy from today's comedic icons, including Don Rickles, Alan Alda, Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert - and many more. Illustrated with black & white photos and drawings. 6-1/4 x 9-1/2". Xii + 382 pages. Signed by Author. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.