Bøger af John Lithgow

The next book in John Lithgow''s New York Times bestselling seriesFollowing the success of New York Times bestsellers Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the third book in his runaway hit series. A Confederacy of Dumptys takes us through a history of twenty-five "American Scoundrels" in this all-new collection of Lithgow''s satirical poems and illustrations.While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow''s cutting humor, you will read about a rogues'' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, the perpetrator of 19th century women''s pyramid schemes, and participants in both the Watergate scandal and the Capitol insurrection. Trump and Nixon show up, of course, but also Leona Helmsley, Boss Tweed, Typhoid Mary, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, and many more. Skipping through time, and delivered with classic Lithgow wit and style, A Confederacy of Dumptys is an exuberant reminder of how not to repeat history.Digital audio edition read by the author.The perfect book for:• Political satire fans—viewers of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.• American history buffs and trivia enthusiasts—readers of Jon''s Stewart''s America (The Book): A Citizen''s Guide to Democracy Inaction and Josh Clark''s Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things.• Poetry, art, and illustration aficionados.

New York Times BestellerFollowing the success of New York Times bestseller Dumpty comes Volume 2 of award-winning actor and national bestselling author John Lithgow¿s next book of satirical poetry chronicling the era of Trump madness. Darker, funnier, and more hard-hitting than ever, Lithgow writes with poetic fury and cutting satire, taking readers verse-by-verse through the last year of even more unthinkable and shocking real events surrounding Trump and his administration¿including poems about the impeachment, Rudy Giuliani, Mick Mulvaney, Jay Sekulow, Jim Jordan, Roger Stone, and others. With completely new poems and never-before-seen line drawings, Lithgow will once again make readers laugh in frenzied times with this mix of striking and humorous prose¿dismantling the reign of Dumpty one stanza at a time.Audio edition read by the author.

An outdoor concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves.

Marsupial Sue joins her outback friends to put on a play about a Runaway Pancake, who is certain he can outrun everyone. This picture book version of a classic tale includes a CD of Lithgow's live performance of the song "The Runaway Pancake." Full color.

A satirical, illustrated comedic history of Trump's presidency in verse, featuring the cast of characters around the President by acclaimed, award-winning stage and screen actor and bestselling author, John Lithgow.

The actor and children's author presents a compendium of entertaining, unusual, creative, and inspiring activities that parents can share with their children.

"e;A memoir as finely crafted as one of Lithgows performances."e;Steve Martin Emmy Award-winner John Lithgow presents a charming, witty, and revealing memoir about his family, his work, and his life in Dramaan intimate story of insights and inspirational reflections from one of Americas most beloved actors. Lithgow pays tribute to his father, his greatest influence, and relives his collaborations with renowned performers and directors including Mike Nichols, Bob Fosse, Liv Ullmann, Meryl Streep, and Brian De Palma. A compelling reflection on the trials, triumphs, and changes across his long career, Lithgows Drama illuminates the inner life of a celebrated talent, and points the way forward for anyone aspiring to greatness in their own life.