Love All the People
First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Bill Hicks, John Lahr |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy, Biographical |
| Publisher | Constable & Robinson |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 308 (1st edition) 325 (2nd edition) |
Love All The People: Letters, Lyrics, Routines is a posthumously released collection of routines, letters and lyrics by American comedian Bill Hicks.
Synopsis
The book is a chronological selection of his works from throughout his career, presenting the gradual evolution of his attitudes and style, with a foreword from John Lahr. The book is split into four sections. The first section covers the years 1980–1991, the second section covers 1992, the third covers early to mid-1993, and the fourth covers late 1993–1994.[1]
Publication
It was published in February 2004 in the UK (ISBN 1-84119-878-1), and November 2004 in the US (ISBN 1-932360-65-4). In May 2005 a second expanded edition was published.
Reception
Critical reception for Love All The People was positive.[2] The Guardian reviewed both the original and expanded versions of the collection, both praising it for its humor and lyrics.[3][4]
References
- ^ Bill Hicks: Love All the People (Constable, 2004)
- ^ Boulware, Jack (December 26, 2004). "Too close to the bone". San Francisco Chronicle (Newspapers.com).
- ^ Fordham, Alice (June 12, 2005). "Paperback review: Love All The People". The Guardian (Newspapers.com).
- ^ Sharp, Johnny (February 28, 2004). "Bill Hicks - Love All The People: Letters, Lyrics, Routines". The Guardian (Newspapers.com).