Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions -- Steve Martin, Hardcover

Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's cinematic legacy--an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.

Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films--Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more--bringing 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 Harry's signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star's life, capturing Steve Martin's singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.

Author: Steve Martin
Publisher: Celadon Books
Published: 11/15/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.40h x 7.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781250815293

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 06/01/2022 pg. 15
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2022
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2022
Booklist 10/15/2022 pg. 20
Library Journal 11/01/2022 pg. 111