''Tracey Takes On'' is a 1998 book based on the
HBO
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sketch comedy
Sketch comedy comprises a series of short, amusing scenes or vignettes, called "sketches" or, "skits", commonly between one and ten minutes long, performed by a group of comic actors or comedians. While the form developed and became popular in ...
series of the
same name
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, and is authored by its star
Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman (born Trace Ullman; 30 December 1959) is a British-American actress, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, and director. Despite being frequently referred to as a comedian, Ullman considers herself a character actress. Critics h ...
. The majority of the book's material is taken from the show's first two seasons. Sketches are presented in the form of letters, newspaper articles, diary entries, magazine interviews, questionnaires, and so on. Each character gets its own dedicated font and letterhead. The book is illustrated with official character press photos and screen captures. Like the series, each chapter opens with a personal story from Ullman in relation to each chapter's subject. Unaired or unused sketches and some new material can also be found in the book. It also comes with character biographies and paper dolls.
Contents
# Introduction
# Character Biographies
# Childhood
# Royalty
# Mothers
# Crime
# Family
# Money
# Sex
# Fame
# Movies
# Health
# Politics
# Miscellaneous
# Character Costumes
Critical reception
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People Magazine
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'' gave the book a positive review, stating "
's not for sensitive souls who are put off by gross and politically incorrect humor. But Tracey Takes On, like its wildly talented author, is very funny." ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' gave the book a B+.
References
External links
Enter the antic world of Tracey Ullman
1998 books
Comedy books
Tracey Ullman
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