"Meticulously researched and finely crafted. Theatrical and cinematic history are skillfully related to the wider social and political background." -- The Independent (UK) "This is the fifth of Louvish's scrupulously researched studies of celebrated comic figures. As with its predecessors, the style is jaunty, and as all of its subjects are wreathed in myth, often of their own creation, he takes great pleasure in laying out and sifting the conflicting evidence on the page." -- Observer (UK) "If you appreciate a wealth of facts delivered in a straightforward, readable style . then Louvish's book will delight you." -- Scotland on Sunday "Lovingly researched." -- Daily News on Stan and Ollie "Louvish is at his best in discussing how Laurel and Hardy, unlike most of the great silent-film comedians, had no trouble making the transition to sound.

" -- The New York Times on Stan and Ollie "Louvish's wide-eyed love for his subjects' simple, forthright, and hardworking desire to please will bring down the house." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred) on Stan and Ollie "Thanks to a lively, affectionate writer, we can glimpse the great clowns at work." -- Dallas Morning News on Stan and Ollie "Brims with affection and still preserves an honest, unbiased view of their creativity and personal traumas." -- Publishers Weekly on Stan and Ollie "This definitive treatment is recommended." -- Library Journal (starred) on Stan and Ollie.