Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone

Bo Burnham

Oct 2013 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this ebook

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians?Ķ

Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the youngest to do so in the channel's history. Now Bo is a rising star in the comedy world, revered for his utterly original and intelligent voice. And, he can SIIIIIIIIING!

In Egghead, Bo brings his brand of brainy, emotional comedy to the page in the form of off-kilter poems, thoughts, and more. Teaming up with his longtime friend, artist, and illustrator Chance Bone, Bo takes on everything from death to farts in this weird book that will make you think, laugh and think, "why did I just laugh?"

Ratings and reviews

I think Bo is great.! I bought this book to support him, do I think at 8 bucks it's over priced for what you get? Yes. I was expecting more than just a few words on a single page. There is so much white space and not enough content. Was the book good? O yes it was awesome!

As a huge Burnham fan I couldn't help but be disappointed that this is basically children's poetry. I look forward to another book but can't truthfully recommend this one.

This matches Bo's brilliant humor. I couldn't ever read this enough times. If you're unsure or on the bench about a comedic poem book, I highly suggest trying it out anyway.

About the author

Bo Burnham is a comedian, songwriter and actor. Comedy Central Records released his first full-length self-titled album in 2009, Words Words Words in 2010, and his album entitled what. in 2013. The MTV series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous, a mockumentary which Bo created, wrote, directed, and starred in, premiered in May 2013.