Poking a dead frog
Mike Sacks
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Poking a dead frog
by Mike Sacks
Published
2014
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9781101613276
Description
Amy Poehler, Mel Brooks, Adam McKay, George Saunders, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and many more take us deep inside the mysterious world of comedy in this fascinating, laugh-out-loud-funny book. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, from a day in the writers room at The Onion to why a sketch does or doesnt make it onto Saturday Night Live to how the BBC nearly erased the entire first season of Monty Pythons Flying Circus? Poking a Dead Frog is a must-read for comedy buffs, writers and pop culture junkies alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Poking a dead frog?
This edition of Poking a dead frog has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Poking a dead frog?
For most readers, Poking a dead frog typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Poking a dead frog?
The estimated word count for Poking a dead frog is approximately 120,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Poking a dead frog?
Poking a dead frog was written by Mike Sacks.
When was Poking a dead frog published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.