Is this Anything?

Written by Jerry Seinfeld

Narrated by Jerry Seinfeld

The first book in twenty-five years from “one of our great comic minds” (The Washington Post) features Seinfeld’s best work across five decades in comedy.

Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a twenty-one-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. “Whenever I came up with a funny bit, whether it happened on a stage, in a conversation, or working it out on my preferred canvas, the big yellow legal pad, I kept it in one of those old school accordion folders,” Seinfeld writes. “So I have everything I thought was worth saving from forty-five years of hacking away at this for all I was worth.”

For this book, Jerry Seinfeld has selected his favorite material, organized decade by decade. In this “trove of laugh-out-loud one-liners” (Associated Press), you will witness the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time and gain new insights into the thrilling but unforgiving art of writing stand-up comedy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 6, 2020
• ISBN: 9781797113067

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Seinlanguage, Halloween, and Is This Anything?.

Reviews for Is this Anything?

[Mary Baumgarten · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There is a short part at the beginning of each decade where Jerry talks a little but the majority of this book is him reading his bits. If you like his standup you will like this book. If you are expecting him to tell you where the idea for the bits came from that is not this book. I love Jerry’s standup and this was almost as good as seeing him live. Loved it!

[Susan Parker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed his kind of humor - making everyday life very true and funny!

[janschutzxyz · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Big fan of Jerry Seinfeld, but this material does not translate well in book form!

[Lon Williams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it. So different than what I expected. Jerry is the best.

[Charity · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I don't usually listen to comedy books, but this was pretty entertaining, albeit random. Jerry is hilarious; in a "how does he even think of this? Kind of way. It's a great book to play while you're passing the time. I listened while packing, and it helped a lot!

[marcello_324836275 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hilarious! The truth hurts because I laughed so hard. Jerry Seinfeld is a genius!

[brad lukes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really a great read for anyone who loves comedy. The audio book is best, Jerry is really best being delivered by Jerry

[Erica H · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

And enjoyable light hearted read that game me some laughs on some tough days. Recommended.

[Husam Mohammed · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Light and refreshing , revisit worthy to take your mind off

[Darren McKee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyable, primarily for the fans, but little new content. that said, unless you've memorized 6 hours of his act, you might appreciate hearing at somebody again.

[neiswinter67 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Audio was bad. It kept skipping and was too hard to listen to.

[vladimiro sousa · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

nice book. look like a fool wondering around laughing about nothing or anything. and the worst part is you cannot really explain it beyond "it’s a Seinfeld audiobook" and concluding with "whatever".

[Trevor Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really great to listen to. This is the kind of book I needed after this year.

[d-fbuser-426161082 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Yikes. He’s a legend but this style of observational humour sounds better in a museum.

[Craig · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Sound quality is bad. It keeps skipping and is unlistenable.

[Ross Taylor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Overall pretty funny. Only thing I would say is that for someone who prides himself as a "clean comic" he sure does say "God d$#mn" a lot....

[Hilary Cheeley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I just love Jerry Seinfeld more than ever. Thanks for writing this book - we really needed it in 2020!

[drchevalier · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I had never watched the TV show but had seen clips off Mr Seinfeld’s stand up act. This is comprised of his act over the decades and is both good fun while showing a darker humour being more evident over time not unlike the great observational comic George Carlin. Seinfeld does not try to Carlin of course but his comedy is rooted in what he sees and that to me is funny stuff

[Marc Cabrera · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I am sorry I listened to this audio book. Before I had, I really liked Jerry, but now I realize just how miserable he is.

He says he can't stand people and puts up with his kids. Maybe it's meant as comedy but considering how many times he conveys those sentiments it's truly doubtful.

If you want to hear someone rant on and on about the things in life that bother him then you'll likely love this book. As for me, I want my hours back.

[Liina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good jokes, also enjoyed a little introduction to his becoming a comedian. It was just right length, more room for the funny stuff. Laughed out loud sometimes while walking outside. Played the iphone joke to my teenager and got a lot of eyerolling back :D It hurts when it's true

[Karen Richardson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed the first chapter where Jerry talks about how he became a comedian and how much joy he experiences through performing. The rest was awesome - many many times I was laughing out loud while walking the dog - in our Midwest winter nights.

[Julie Becht · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Is this anything?? Of coarse it is!! It’s classic Jerry Seinfeld!! Lots of laughs and funny stories about how he became a stand up. I really enjoyed listening!

[jskupe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Audio version much funnier than print. His voice sells it.