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Lost in the Funhouse: The Life and Mind of Andy Kaufman
: Where to begin, where to begin...This book is so well written that you forget your reading a biography. Instead, your living the life of someone trapped insdide Andy Kaufman's brain. And what a bizarre, beutiful world he created for himself through the eyes of a child. Words can not explain what a brilliant mind he possesed, without ever knowing or acting the part of a genius. There will never be another completely original and honest performance artist to exist in our lifetime-unless God says so.
Andy Kaufman, is my hero. Iam 55 years old and I am Andy Kaufman's biggest fan. Iam going to be famous one day and Andy will be the first person i thank at the podieum. This book is very long yet highly detailed story of the life of the song and dance man himself, Andy Kaufman. I recommend this book to the people who understand and can relate to this genious. NOT FOR THE CLOSED MINDED! Well see you on the walk of fame
I heard the author on a Chicago radio show (WLS) and had to get the book as soon as it came out. After reading the first few chapters, I'll probably enjoy the film a lot less. It can't be as good as what's written here. Thanks for the hard work, Bill.
 I thought this book was very difficult to follow. The first few chapters have you all over the place. If you are a DIE HARD ANDY KAUFMAN FAN, this book is worth reading. If you are a casual reader then this book probably isn't for you. "Lost in the Funhouse" I thinks falls short of Zmuda's book. I enjoyed what Bob wrote a lot more and it was more of an easy-read.
Bill Zehme's book somehow captures the uncapture-able, lending uncanny insight into a very strange, highly talented man who has not allowed death to stop him from continuing to play with our heads. I have rarely read a biography as beguiling and revealing as is "Lost in the Funhouse." You don't have to know Kaufman to appreciate Zehme's mesmerizing style in telling the tale of a performer who may have been crazier than we even thought. Compared to Bob Zmuda's self-serving and tabloidy "Andy Kaufman Revealed!", this book is masterfully crafted--as original as the subject it profiles. Kaufman fans and amateurs alike will be held spellbound, as was I. Bravo, Bill Zehme; you are a true craftsman.
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