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The Three Stooges are admittedly an acquired taste. To fully appreciate them, as with NASCAR racing, practical jokes, and Steely Dan, it helps to be a guy. But there's no denying the durability of the Stooges' fearless physical performances. Every eye poke, noggin crack, face slap, and nyuk-nyuk-nyuk feels as edgy today as it did in their earliest two-reelers, and it's safe to say that their routines, for better or worse, helped pave the way for the Farrelly brothers, the Zucker brothers, Adam Sandler, and Jim Carrey.

Michael Fleming, a columnist for Daily Variety, has diligently compiled the history of the Stooges, from their vaudeville days through the height of their fame in the '30s to the '50s and beyond. What An Illustrated History lacks in clear organization it more than makes up for in attention to detail, about the lives of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard (plus the other "third Stooges," Shemp Howard, Joe Besser, and Curly Joe DeRita); the genesis of their routines; and the heavy-handed business deals that left them, the most successful comedians of their day, with virtually no residual income. The book's best segment dissects each two-reeler and film (including Men in Black, the only Stooge short to be nominated for an Oscar), with a wealth of publicity photos and a tally of slaps, eye pokes, and head conks. Might Fleming make even non-Stooge fans appreciate their humor? Why, soitenly. --Anne Hurley

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More people today can name the members of the Three Stooges than can name three justices of the Supreme Court. The Stooges are comedy icons whose enduring appeal and slapstick legacy have made them one of the most famous and beloved comedy troupes in the world. Michael Fleming's The Three Stooges TM is the first complete, authorized biography of the men who made pie fights part of our national cultural heritage.

A juggernaut of wise guys, headlocks, and unforgettable insults, this book tells the whole history of the Stooges, starting with their origins in the golden years of vaudeville, when the boys from Brooklyn honed their craft. Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard were born Moses, Jerome, and Samuel Horwitz--and were believed for many years to be the three least accomplished sons of their Lithuanian immigrant parents. Ultimately, of course, the Three Stooges reinvented the rules of slapstick comedy: never be caught unprepared in a pie fight, never slap one wise guy in the face if you can slap three in a row, and never underestimate the value of a good poke in the eye.

Signed in 1934 by Columbia Pictures to a renewable contract that had them making at least nine short films a year, the Stooges learned firsthand about the sharks swimming through Hollywood's early waters. And after nearly a quarter century of producing the short films for which the Stooges are so well known and loved, the studio declined to renew their contract in 1954, and the pioneering pie-throwing professionals lost their jobs. Fittingly, though, Moe & Co. were destined to have the last laugh: the advent of television revived their careers after the decline of vaudeville and Hollywood shorts, and a new generation of belly laughs was born.

From the Stooges' humble origins to movie stardom to comedy legends, there's something here for every level of fan--from folks who watched them on television as a kid to Stooge scholars and certified "knuckleheads." Featuring over two hundred photographs, many of them rare; interviews with Stooge friends and families; and a complete filmography with every "woob-woob" and crashed society cocktail party lovingly detailed, this book will be treasured by all Stoogedom.

From the Hardcover edition.

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OK...so it "ain't" Shakespeare..........2006-10-12

But when you think STOOGES...only THREE will come to mind.

I can't see ANY of these guys doing Hamlet...(would probably be called OMELET, knowing them), and yet their works have endured over time, and endeared them to us, generation after generation.

Mr. Fleming does an outstanding job of capturing the essence of being a "stooge" in the heyday of talkies following vaudeville. The photos are numerous AND hilarious. The quality of paper used in the printing is of note as well.

One major selling point is the compilation of ALL their works from the first short to the last appearnance...it's all there!

Having read the Moe Howard book as well, it was nice to see another person's perspective on one of (if not the best) comedy teams of all time.

I grew up with the stooges shorts being shown on local TV (in Philly), and in all that time, we never lost an eye at our school...lol!

So if you need a good, concise tome on these knuckleheads...look no further. This is a very good book, and will surely conjure up a lot of memories.

Succinct overview.......2005-11-11

This isn't a full biography of the Stooges so much as it is a detailed general overview of their careers and lives. I also wish more time had been spent on talking about their childhoods and lives offcamera, but that's what a longer, more in-depth biography is for. It's true that some events were glossed over or not even mentioned, but I found the information that was included to be fascinating and informative, such as particularly the Stooges' run on vaudeville when they were supporting Ted Healy. The best thing about this book are the pictures, on practically every page, from all stages of their career. The final section was also a highlight, recapping all 190 of their shorts, complete with a slap count and tally of conking heads, memorable lines, and pies thrown. And I really hope that the story related in the second section was true and not just urban legend, the very unorthodox (to say the least!) way Moe finally got Larry to start paying back money he'd been lent, since it's just too good to have been made up! If you're just looking for a good general overview of their career, this is a good book to go to, but if you're looking for a more detailed in-depth look at the boys, both onscreen and off, you'll be better-served reading an actual biography or 'The Official Three Stooges Encyclopedia.'

Awesome and fun.......2005-06-13

Not only does this book give a biography of the Stooges, but also an interesting run-down of each of the shorts that they starred in. The history itself was worth the cost of the book, there were many eyewitness accounts of the lives of the Stooges, background into life at that time (so that one can understand what they did and why), and descriptions of the people who influenced them. The descriptions of the shorts is fun, since the author kept "slap counts" for each episode. Not just a book for guys, I was baffled at the statement that only guys like the 3 Stooges, I've been a lifelong fan and I love this book, too.

Dutiful But Dumb.......2005-03-17

This is the WORST book about the Stooges on the market. As a member of the Three Stooges Fandom Honor Roll (along with Jay Leno, Johnny Carson and Jerry Seinfeld, among others) take it from me: the errors begin on the first page and don't stop until the end of the last. The author misses all the Stooge's puns in Yiddish (believing that they are uttering "gibberish"); he mis-credits directors, actors, producers and misspells names, gets dates wrong, constantly refers to Moe Howard's grandson as Moe's son, but worst of all he completely misses the point of their comedy. The question is not why this book is so bad, it's why this guy bothered to write the thing in the first place, since he knows so little about the Stooges, their humor, the forces that shaped them and the actual members of the act from its inception in 1924 to its demise in 1970 (he leaves out most of 'em). AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!

Middling.......2003-01-26

A nicely packaged book. If you're new to Stooge fandom, then this is a good book for you. But, if you're a longtime fan who wants to read and learn...

MOE HOWARD AND THE THREE STOOGES (by Moe Howard himself) *
THE THREE STOOGES SCRAPBOOK (co-authored by Moe's daughter) *
CURLY (again, co-authored by Moe's daughter) *
THE COMPLETE THREE STOOGES (by Dr. Jon Solomon)...

Those are the books you should buy!

If you decide otherwise, this book is a nice simple read, with nothing new to offer. There are better ways to learn about the Three Stooges.

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Budget Gambling review!.......2000-04-25

Budget gambling is an excellent book for the beginning gambler looking to increase his stay time at the casino. The book discusses the odds and rules of all the basic casino games, then applies Gollehon's 4 color betting strategy to each. Also included are some tips for gambling at the racetrack. The beauty of the 4 color strategy (which by the way is an excellent betting system for any level gambler) is that it is simple to learn, and can be applied to any table game. The system minimizes losses during a cold streak but lets you press your bets and cash in during hot streaks, which is the basis for all successful gambling systems. Also included are some interesting stories about gambling in general. I personally have used this system and have won a significant amount of money while the cards were going my way. For beginning casino goers I highly recommend this book. For more experienced gamblers, its still fun reading. Check it out!

Now this is news I can use!.......1999-09-04

Being an experienced and well read gambler, I was looking for a new approach to my gaming experiences. I found it in Gollehon's "Budget Gambler". The book gives good methods for increasing winnings without increasing the financial risk I was already comfortable with, and it is entertaining, too. Very common sense approach, and methods are easy to use "live" in casinos. Reading this book felt like having a conversation with a friend who understood me. Very worthwhile gaming book.

1999: more of the same.(Money and Politics)(political lobbying budgets of US industries): An article from: Multinational Monitor

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1999: more of the same.(Money and Politics)(political lobbying budgets of US industries): An article from: Multinational Monitor
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From the supplier: The 1999 political lobbying budgets of major US industries will continue to flow for the advancement of each sector's special interests. The major airlines has allotted $3.8 million to lobby against granting access to major airports for smaller carriers. US financial firms will spend $4.2 million in lobbying for legislation that will commit bankrupt individuals to a debt repayment plan. The nation's gambling industry has set aside $5.05 million to campaign for less federal restrictions.

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Title: 1999: more of the same.(Money and Politics)(political lobbying budgets of US industries)
Author: Jennifer Shecter
Publication: Multinational Monitor (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1998
Publisher: Essential Information, Inc.
Volume: 19 Issue: 12 Page: 27(1)

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As states go bust, Casinos win big. (Economy).(governments look to gaming revenues to pad budget): An article from: Chief Executive (U.S.)

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An exercise for the student: Implementing a state lottery scholarship program.: An article from: Business Perspectives

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Title: An exercise for the student: Implementing a state lottery scholarship program.
Author: Steve Senator Cohen
Publication: Business Perspectives (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2002
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Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Page: 16(4)

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Gambling on gaming: revenues from gambling are just too tempting for troubled state budgets.: An article from: State Legislatures

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Gambling on gaming: revenues from gambling are just too tempting for troubled state budgets.: An article from: State Legislatures
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States look to gamblers to boost sagging budgets. (On First Reading).(Brief Article): An article from: State Legislatures

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Tribal deal aids Counties, cities November election could void tribal compacts; locals gain leverage over casinos; other budget reforms still waiting.: ... California Planning & Development Report

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Tribal deal aids Counties, cities November election could void tribal compacts; locals gain leverage over casinos; other budget reforms still waiting.: ... California Planning & Development Report
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Amateur Sports Integrity Act : report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S. 2340 (SuDoc Y 1.1/5:106-278)

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Amateur Sports Integrity Act : report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S. 718, together with minority views (SuDoc Y 1.1/5:107-16)

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Amending the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes : report (to accompany S. 2920) (SuDoc Y 1.1/5:106-498)

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Amending the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes : report (to accompany S. 2920) (SuDoc Y 1.1/5:106-498)
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The much-anticipated fourth edition of Designing the User Interface provides a comprehensive, authoritative introduction to the dynamic field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students and professionals learn practical principles and guidelines needed to develop high quality interface designs—ones that users can understand, predict, and control. It covers theoretical foundations, and design processes such as expert reviews and usability testing. Numerous examples of direct manipulation, menu selection, and form fill-in give readers an understanding of excellence in design. Recent innovations in collaborative interfaces, online help, and information visualization receive special attention. A major change in this edition is the integration of the World Wide Web and mobile devices throughout the book. Chapters have examples from cell phones, consumer electronics, desktop displays, and Web interfaces.

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The seminal HCI book.......2005-06-12

No other book in the field of HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) is as broad, has so many useful guidelines and is a better bibliography as Shneiderman DTUI (Designing the User Interface).

DTUI will *not* give you in-depth knowledge of every aspect of HCI, because that's an impossible task for a single book.
Instead, DTUI focuses on giving you an overview and understanding of central HCI concepts coupled with useful everyday tips, rules and guidelines.

The passionate HCI student will in DTUI also discover a comprehensive guide to the books and articles that have shaped HCI throughout the years. (Reading the HCI body of work, you will soon discover than DTUI is one of the most cited books in the field, an indication of how influential it is.)

To teachers in search of a introductionary HCI book for their classes, I strongly recommend DTUI. "Interaction design" by Jennifer Preece, et al. is another fine book that's has less theory in favor of the practical.

Verbosity at its finest.......2004-12-14

This book looks more like a collection of references than a real text book. The author inserts references to other works and papers in such a random and repetitive fashion that makes reading the book a real pain in the ass.

And then there is the verbosity. Apparently, Mr Shneiderman likes to list items and give examples. And he likes it a lot. If you make the terrible mistake of reading this book you will navigate through never-ending paragraphs that make circles and circles around the same idea, giving pointless examples of an anyways pretty obvious concept.

This book is really bad. It looks like the author just copy-pasted the contents of his course slides and inserted some pretty pictures in the middle. Don't waste your money and/or your time with this one.

An excellent revision.......2004-07-28

As most reviewers have noted, this is a classic and must-have book in the field of HCI. This fourth edition--newly published in March 2004--has been thoroughly revised to include much material related to the WWW. It does appear that Shneiderman took care to go through each chapter and remove less relevant material in favor of including new topics that have come up since the last edition was written.

A Verbose Syllabus.......2002-07-29

This is more of a syllabus with references than an actual textbook. It's even a sensible syllabus; if you want an outline of the important topics in contemporary and historical computer user interfaces, Shneiderman's book will tell you what you need to know. But the utility of this book is unclear; it's not intended to teach the reader how to design interfaces, nor does it teach experimental design and evaluation.

At 600+ pages, it's both terse and verbose. Verbose, because of the "let me tell you what I'm going to tell you, tell you, tell you what I've told you" format favored in this kind of overview. Terse because the "tell you" part is a kind of white-washed summary; as soon as a topic is brought up, several references are trotted out, summarized in one or two lines, and then dismissed. I wanted more depth, more case studies, and a higher-level vantage point.

Despite a short tour of command lines, including natural language text commands, and a 10 page summary of speech recognition and synthesis-based interfaces, "Designing the User Interface" is almost exclusively about contemporary computer graphical user interface design. Better books on GUI design include Johnson's "GUI Bloopers" and Raskin's "The Humane Interface".

Great Shneiderman ideas but..........2002-03-13

Overall it's a great book but the "Object-Action Model" proposed in the book lacks experimental results. May be he can considering include that in the next edition.

Designing the User Interface Strategies for Effective Human Computer Interaction

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Designing the User Interface Strategies for Effective Human Computer Interaction
Shneiderman Ben
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Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction
Ben; Plaisant, Catherine Shneiderman
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Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction
Ben Shneiderman
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Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-computer Interaction
Ben Shneiderman
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Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction Third Edition

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Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction Third Edition
Ben Shneiderman
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