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Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good
Larry David and the Making of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Fully Revised and Updated
By Josh Levine
Published by ECW Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
AMAZON EDITOR’S PICK
The definitive story of Larry David — the reluctant genius behind Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm — now fully revised and expanded
This edition includes:
From Brooklyn comic to TV legend, Larry David broke sitcom rules, pushed boundaries, and delivered some of the most hilarious, cringe-worthy moments on television. Written with candor and humor, this fully revised edition gives fans and new readers a complete look at his life, career, and comedy genius.
Praise for Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good:
“Spectacular … a serious study of two classic comedies and the man who created them.” — Booklist
“One of the best books about television to come along in several years.” — Winnipeg Free Press
The definitive story of Larry David — the reluctant genius behind Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm — now fully revised and expanded
This edition includes:
- 50 new pages on the making of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the lives of its actors
- Episode-by-episode guide to all 12 seasons of Curb, including the finale
- Behind-the-scenes stories from Seinfeld and HBO’s improvised comedy
- Coverage of Larry David’s Broadway hit Fish in the Dark and HBO film Clear History
- Insights into David’s collaborations with Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, Ted Danson, Jeff Garlin, Wanda Sykes, and Mel Brooks
- Exploration of Curb’s most controversial episodes, tackling religion, #MeToo, and more
From Brooklyn comic to TV legend, Larry David broke sitcom rules, pushed boundaries, and delivered some of the most hilarious, cringe-worthy moments on television. Written with candor and humor, this fully revised edition gives fans and new readers a complete look at his life, career, and comedy genius.
Praise for Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good:
“Spectacular … a serious study of two classic comedies and the man who created them.” — Booklist
“One of the best books about television to come along in several years.” — Winnipeg Free Press
Product Details
- Publisher: ECW Press (December 16, 2025)
- Length: 264 pages
- ISBN13: 9781770418370
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Raves and Reviews
“Spectacular…It’s a serious study of two classic television comedies and the man who created them, written by someone who has the critical faculties and storytelling skills to captivate readers. Anyone who has read the original edition should still read this new version, and those who haven’t read the original should certainly seek this one out.” — Booklist
“[A] fantastic book about Larry David and his works.” — The Newest Rant
“One of the best books about television to come along in several years.” — Winnipeg Free Press
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