Critics review new authorized biography of Larry David
Larry David cooperated with the new book Emperor of Nothing, which one reviewer calls kvetchy yet overlong and overly agreeable.
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What happened
Two reviews have assessed Emperor of Nothing, a biography of the Seinfeld creator Larry David. The book draws on David's cooperation, which he gave despite initial reluctance.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 5:00 AM ET: The first review of Emperor of Nothing calls the biography kvetchy but overlong and overly agreeable.
- Oct 19, 2:00 AM ET: A second review calls the book the definitive portrait of Larry David.
Coverage
- Emperor of Nothing by Blake J Harris review – the definitive portrait of Larry David (The Guardian)
- Book Review: ‘Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David,’ by Blake J. Smith (The New York Times)
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