Egghead — Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone book cover by Bo Burnham

Egghead

Adult • General Interest
Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone
Quirky poetry and illustrations Reflections on life's absurdities Rise from YouTube sensation Youngest Comedy Central special host Unique comedic voice and style

In 'Egghead', Bo Burnham offers a quirky collection of poetry and illustrations that reflect his unique comedic voice. From his early days as a YouTube sensation to his rise in comedy, Burnham explores themes ranging from life's absurdities to poignant moments, all while making readers laugh and ponder.

Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the youngest to do so in the channel's history. Now Bo is a rising star in the comedy world, revered for his utterly original and intelligent voice. And, he can SIIIIIIIIING!

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Book details

Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication date
2014
Print length
240 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9781455519125

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What to Know Before Reading Egghead

In Egghead, Bo brings his brand of brainy, emotional comedy to the page in the form of off-kilter poems, thoughts, and more. Teaming up with his longtime friend, artist, and illustrator Chance Bone, Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird book that will make you think, laugh and think, "why did I just laugh?"

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About the author

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham was born Robert Pickering Burnham on August 21, 1990, in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He initially rose to public attention in 2006 as a teenager by uploading satirical, comedy-focused musical videos from his bedroom to YouTube. After graduating from St. John's Preparatory School, he chose to skip his plans at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts to pursue a full-time career in entertainment. Over the years, he has established himself as a prominent multi-hyphenate creator, writing and directing the critically acclaimed independent movie Eighth Grade, creating widely celebrated comedy specials like Make Happy and the Grammy-winning Inside, and authoring the New York Times bestselling book of poetry, Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone.
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“Why did I just laugh?”

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