Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking a book that is only an audiobook but has a great conversation.

So Many Steves (2023)

Steve Martin & Adam Gopnik

Synopsis

Steve Martin is more candid than he’s ever been about his creative life—in this engrossing audio-biography centered around a series of conversations recorded over many afternoons at home with his friend and neighbor, writer Adam Gopnik.

Steve Martin met his good friend Adam Gopnik three decades ago, and in that time, Gopnik has always marveled at Martin’s ability to flourish in a wide variety of artforms: magic, comedy, art collecting, writing, and music. In So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik creates a new type of profile: a year’s worth of conversations with Martin where Gopnik pulls back the curtain on his friend’s illustrious career.

This audio-biography places you in Martin’s apartment across from Steve and Adam, listening as their conversation flows from Steve’s first job in a magic shop to selling out stadiums as a standup comedian, starring in major motion pictures, writing his first novel, teaching himself to play the banjo, and starting a respected art collection. Through it all you’ll hear clips from Steve Martin’s iconic stand up routines and movies as well as excerpts from his writing and tv appearances, all knit together by an original banjo score created and played by Steve.

– from Amazon

Positive Points

This is an in depth conversation between Steve Martin and Adam Gopnik about the career and life of the comedic actor. It develops on what was discussed in Steve’s original autobiography and explores some of the topics in more depth. It also brings it more up to date by talking about things such as Only Murders In The Building. It is really in-depth and really interesting and definitely worth a listen.

Negative Points

It is only available as an audio book which may not suit some people.

Overall Review

This is a fantastic listen and highly recommend it as the book gives you are really lovely insight into Steve Martin. There is also sound effects, clips and music played throughout which make it a joyous occasion.

Rating : ***** 5 Stars

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