Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions [Hardcover]

** New York TimesBestseller **

Number One Is Walkingis Steve Martins cinematic legacyan illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork byNew Yorkercartoonist Harry Bliss.

Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. InNumber One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved filmsFather of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many morebringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit.

With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel diversions in Steve and Harrys signature style,Number One Is Walkingis full of the everyday moments that make up a movie stars life, capturing Steve Martins singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1New York TimesbestsellerA Wealth of Pigeons.

Steve Martinis one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award, five Grammy Awards, an Emmy, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the Kennedy Center Honors. As an author, Martins work includes the novelAn Object of Beauty, the playPicasso at the Lapin Agile, the collection of comic piecesPure Drivel, the bestselling novellaShopgirl, the cartoon collectionA Wealth of Pigeonswith Harry Bliss,and the memoirBorn Standing Up. Martins films includeThe Jerk;Planes, Trains and Automobiles;Roxanne;Parenthood;L.A. Story;Father of the Bride; andBowfinger.

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