Complete Prose

Resumen del libro

Comprises three classic works: Without Feathers, Getting Even, and Side Effects

Although Woody Allen is best known for his cult movies, he is also a writer of outstanding wit and skill. Dip into this collection of fifty-two pieces for hilarity, deadpan weirdness, and some extremely outlandish ideas.


Do you want to hear about the time Hitler went for a haircut? Or why Woody reveres Socrates? Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the Impressionists had actually been dentists? You can learn much about history the piece on the invention of sandwiches is eye-opening or modern life in this laugh-out-loud collection of thoughts, observations, diaries and stories from one of the most original minds and wonderfully comic voices of our time.

Biografía del autor

WOODY ALLEN es escritor, director y actor. A los quince años empezó a escribir gags para la prensa y posteriormente trabajó como humorista de monólogos. Es autor de varios libros de relatos con la ciudad de Nueva York como escenario de sus enredos. Es un ferviente apasionado del jazz y un entusiasta de los eventos deportivos. Vive en la zona del Upper East Side de Manhattan con su esposa, Soon-Yi, con quien lleva casado más veinte años, y sus dos hijas, Manzie y Bechet. Según sus propias palabras, lamenta no haber hecho ninguna gran película, aunque asegura que lo sigue intentando.