Showing posts with label Bill Murray. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bill Murray. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The Big Bad Book Of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation Of The Wolrd's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg

The Big Bad Book Of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation Of The World's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg, 271 pages

This was the second book I have read in the past week on Bill Murray.  I am not a huge Bill Murray fan, but I found him to be a most fascinating fixture at the recent World Series games where the Cubs prevailed to win in a most spectacular victory.  Where the Cubs were, Bill Murray was too. He even gave one of his seats to a fan.  So, I thought who is this funny guy from Chicago?  Bill was born and raised in Chicago, one of nine children. Before I read this book, I had heard things about his drug use and his arrest for drug possession, but I did not know much about the man.  I loved the way this book was written.  This is the first biography I have read that was written alphabetically in dictionary form, from A to Z. Some topics were just under general headings and others were not only roles he has played, but also ones he has turned down.  Some people may not like the way it is written with just random tidbits, but I found this a very entertaining read about someone who would not seem too interesting. There are also many great pictures in this book.


The Tao Of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, And Party Crashing by Gavin Edwards

The Tao Of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment And Party Crashing by Gavin Edwards, 354 pages

This was a very entertaining book on the life of Bill Murray.  Bill Murray is a hilarious actor which makes for a very funny book.  Bill Murray is a very well liked guy with a big personality.  This book contains many funny anecdotes from his personal as well as his professional life.

Bill  Murray was the middle of nine children born in Evanston, Illinois, a city just outside of Chicago.  Bill has always been a die hard Cubs fan, but maybe more apparent this year with his presence at the World Series games.  The book also includes a funny story on his attendance at Elvis' funeral.  Bill Murray may be most well known for his roles in Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Lost In Translation and also for his stint on Saturday Night Live.  If you are a Bill Murray fan, you will love this book.  It also has some great illustrations.