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Recent publications Books / Audio / Video


Books by the Marx Brothers


Marx, Groucho: Groucho and Me
"Goes over the basics. You get a lot of the staple Groucho material in here." (Teej) / "Groucho's own autobiography, full of anecdotes and thoughts from the most articulate of the brothers. ... not necessarily a terrific source of hard facts, as Groucho is very prone to sacrifice accuracy for entertainment; but a marvelous read all around." (Robert Rose)


- Amazon Digital Services/Da Capo Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Marx, Groucho: Memoirs Of A Mangy Lover
assistance by Arthur Sheekman.
"Humorous history of love." (Eyles, 1969) / "...just a collection of anecdotes and tall tales. It needs to be read as a collection of comedy routines. They make more sense if you can picture Groucho delivering them as a monologue." (John Benz Fentner)


- Amazon Digital Services/Da Capo Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Marx, Groucho: Love, Groucho (Letters from Groucho Marx to his daughter Miriam)
edited by Miriam Marx Allen


- Amazon Digital Services/Da Capo Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Marx, Groucho: Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: Selected Writings of Groucho Marx
edited by Robert S. Bader
"A collection of Groucho's writing, mostly magazine articles, and a discussion of his writing, including speculations about his collaboration with Arthur Sheekman, who is alleged to have been a major contributor to much of it. Good, funny stuff; many of the articles serve as the source for other writing about the Brothers, particularly "Bad Times are Good Memories" and "Up From Pantages." (Robert Rose)

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books /  / 2011 / 1 557 83791 0

- Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2011, ISBN: 1 557 83791 0 / This "updated and expanded" edition has an extra 18 pieces/70 pages compared to the earlier edition
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Marx, Harpo: Harpo Speaks!
with Rowland Barber
"Extremely amusing autobiography of the silent brother, with particular focus on his youth and the vaudeville/Broadway years, and Harpo's relationship with his close friend, Alexander Woollcott. Not the best source for facts about the films (or necessarily a reliable source of hard facts at all), it's still a completely wonderful book." (Robert Rose) / "... it tends to leave out the more bizarre side of Harpo's character, but what's there is marvelous stuff. If you thought Harpo was just a great clown, this book will disabuse you of that notion in no time at all." (John Benz Fentner)


- Amazon Digital Services/Limelight Editions, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA

Books and articles by members of the Marx family about the Marx Brothers or the Marx family


Marx, Bill: Son of Harpo Speaks
From Bearmanor Media: "For many years, friends and family have asked me, 'Bill, why don't you write a book about your life? You must have had quite a childhood growing up with your dad, Harpo, and those zany uncles of yours, the Marx Brothers. And what about those weird, maybe fatalistic happenings you've experienced that can only be described as 'too-Hollywood-to-believe?'" - Bill Marx


- Waterlogg Productions, 2011 / Audiobook, unabridged, read by Bill Marx
   Available from amazon: USA
Applause Theatre & Cinema Books /  / 2011-11 / 1 557 83790 2

- Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, Nov 2011, ISBN: 1 557 83790 2 / this edition has some minor changes compared to the previous version
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Books about the Marx Brothers, their films etc.


Blount Jr., Roy: Hail, Hail, Euphoria!
"Presenting the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup, the Greatest War Movie Ever Made"
This book provides a lot of background information about the movie, the people involved and the time when it was made. My main criticism would be that this background information sometimes goes too far — I don't want any speculations why there are more movies with mice than with ducks. As the book goes along Blount stays more on topic and overall it is a good read. He has done his homework, although the book contains a few factual errors. It would have been nice to have bibliography and index.

It Books /  / 2011 / 0061808172

- It Books, 2011, ISBN: 1 557 83790 2 / paperback
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Chandler, Charlotte: Hello, I Must be Going: Groucho and his Friends
'Charlotte Chandler' is the pen name of Lyn Erhard. "... the book would have been a better (and more truthful) story if Chandler had waited a few years to tell it (once she fell out of Erin's graces)" (teej)


- Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA DE FR

Koestenbaum, Wayne : The Anatomy of Harpo Marx
Described on the publisher's website as "a luxuriant, detailed play-by-play account of Harpo Marx's physical movements as captured on screen"

University of California Press / Berkeley, CA / 2012 / 0 520 26900 4

- University of California Press, Berkeley, CA, 2012, ISBN: 0 520 26900 4 / (hardcover)
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

- University of California Press, Berkeley, CA, 2012, ISBN: 0 520 26901 2 / (paperback)
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Mitchell, Glenn: The Marx Brothers Encyclopedia
All kind of facts about the Marx Brothers in encyclopedic form. Keywords include people and films but also (for example) "Lawyers", "Waxworks" or "Boats" / "It's a dip and browse kinda book Very well researched with a wealth of material on the lesser known characters in the Marx Saga." (John Benz Fentner)

Titan Books /  / 2012 / 0 8576 8778 6

- Titan Books, 2012, ISBN: 0 8576 8778 6
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Stoliar, Steve: Raised Eyebrows - My Years Inside Groucho's House
Stoliar was a secretary an archivist to Groucho in later years. / "There was enough vintage Groucho in the book to bring a smile on my face, balancing the occasional tear from my eye." (J.Jacobs) / "... a good inside look at the Erin Fleming years." (Robert Rose)

BearManor Media /  / 2011 / 1 593 93652 4

- BearManor Media, 2011, ISBN: 1 593 93652 4 / this edition has been expanded with an 12-page "Afterword" which has reactions to the original publication of this book and some information about Melinda Marx and Erin Fleming
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Yapp, Nick (ed.): Groucho Marx: In his own words
"[The] book combines quotes from Groucho Marx with photographs [...] (both on and off screen)." (amazon.co.uk)

Endeavour London Ltd / UK / 2012-09 / 1 908271 11 6

- Endeavour London Ltd, UK, Sep 2012, ISBN: 1 908271 11 6
   Available from amazon: UK

Books in which the Marx Brothers appear as characters


Castell, Dan: The Marx Brothers Meet Robin Hood
part of a series of booklets published for Kindle

Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press /  / 2011 /

- Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Castell, Dan: The Marx Brothers Meet the Doctors of Death
part of a series of booklets published for Kindle

Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press /  / 2011 /

- Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Castell, Dan: The Marx Brothers Meet W.C. Fields
part of a series of booklets published for Kindle

Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press /  / 2011 /

- Amazon Digital Services/Pulp Lit Press, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Goulart, Ron: Elementary, my dear Groucho


- Macmillan , 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA

Goulart, Ron: Groucho Marx and the Broadway Murders


- Macmillan, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA DE FR

Goulart, Ron: Groucho Marx, Secret Agent


- Macmillan, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA

Goulart, Ron: Groucho Marx, King of the Jungle
A Mystery Featuring Groucho Marx


- Macmillan, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA DE FR

Levigne, Michelle L.: Never Moon A Werewolf
Sequel to "Liar, Liar, Hearts On Fire ..."

Amber Quill Press /  / 2012 / 1 611 24932 5

- Amber Quill Press, 2012, ISBN: 1 611 24932 5
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

- Amber Quill Press, 2012 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Pearce, Jeff: Reich TV
In this "Alternate History Thriller" the Marx Brothers are based in London and do a propaganda show for the BBC. George Orwell and Dylan Thomas also make an appearance


- Gallivant Books, 2011 / Kindle download
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR
Gallivant Books /  / 2011 / 0 98681 802 X

- Gallivant Books, 2011, ISBN: 0 98681 802 X
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Books and articles which have the Marx Brothers not as their main topic, but have a significant part about them


Thomas, Nick: Raised by the Stars
Collection of interviews with the children of Hollywood legends. The author writes: "Chapter 5 is my interview with two of Harpo's children."

McFarland / Jefferson, NC / 2011 / 0 7864 6403 8

- McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2011, ISBN: 0 7864 6403 8
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

Books and articles which mention the Marx Brothers in a larger context


Misch, David: Funny: The Book
From the publisher's website: "[A] look at the art of comedy, from its historical roots to the latest scientific findings, with diversions into the worlds of movies (Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers), television (The Office), prose (Woody Allen, Robert Benchley), theater (The Front Page), jokes and stand-up comedy (Richard Pryor, Steve Martin), as well as personal reminiscences from the author's experiences on such TV programs as Mork and Mindy."

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books /  / 2012 / 1 557 83829 1

- Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2012, ISBN: 1 557 83829 1
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR

Sinatra, Barbara: Lady Blue Eyes: My Life with Frank
Biography of Zeppo's second wife who went on to marry Frank Sinatra

Crown Archetype /  / 2011 / 0 307 38233 8

- Crown Archetype, 2011, ISBN: 0 307 38233 8
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA

- Random House Audio, 2011, ISBN: 0 307 74732 8 / Audiobook
   Available from amazon: USA UK DE FR CA
Hutchinson / UK / 2011 / 0 09 193724 8

- Hutchinson, UK, 2011, ISBN: 0 09 193724 8
   Available from amazon: UK DE FR

Marx Brothers Movies


The Cocoanuts (1929)

Universal Studios /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Studios, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA

Animal Crackers (1930)

Universal Studios /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Studios, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA

Monkey Business (1931)

Universal Studios /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Studios, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA

Horse Feathers (1932)

Universal Studios /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Studios, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA

Duck Soup (1933)

Universal Studios /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Studios, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA
Universal Home Video /  / 2012 /
- DVD, Region 1: Universal Home Video, 2012 / DVD + Digital Copy / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA

A Night at the Opera (1935)

Warner Home Video /  / 2011 /
- Blu-Ray: Warner Home Video, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA

A Day at the Races (1937)

Warner Home Video /  / 2011 /
- Blu-Ray: Warner Home Video, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA

Movies with Groucho, Harpo or Chico


Skidoo (1968)
this weird movie has Groucho in a guest appearance

Olive Films /  / 2011 /
- DVD, Region 1: Olive Films, 2011 / Click on flag to order from amazon: USA CA

Marx Brothers Blogs

Latest posts on marxcouncil.blogspot.com

Chico's odd hat antics (10 January 2012, 20:20:47)
LAGuy on Horse Feathers and Animal Crackers (04 January 2012, 09:28:34)
As drunk by Chico (24 November 2011, 10:13:25)
How to fake a fake moustache (and perform a forward and reverse Groucho or die trying) (10 January 2012, 20:24:13)
Avert innocent eyes: a delicate enquiry about Groucho and pornography (10 January 2012, 20:21:45)
The Chico Suicides (28 September 2011, 21:09:54)
New “Flywheel, Shyster & Flywheel” script discovered in Australia! (23 September 2011, 09:55:10)
I get the message! (10 January 2012, 20:15:59)
Does Chico sell honey? (11 January 2012, 09:51:30)
Gems from the “Night at the Opera” Pressbook! (10 January 2012, 20:15:59)
A Night at the Opera: Annotated guide (09 December 2010, 14:22:00)
A Night at the Opera: An overture (06 December 2010, 09:28:25)
I'm going out and getting another prescription (10 January 2012, 20:12:54)
Marx Mystery: Why the hell isn't “The Incredible Jewel Robbery” on DVD? (06 December 2010, 09:36:08)
Duck Soup: Annotated guide (05 December 2010, 19:16:42)
Thin Soup? (24 March 2010, 14:38:31)
Marx Mysteries Solved While You Wait! Just ask the council... (11 January 2012, 09:51:30)
Because a picture of Groucho would have been too obvious... (11 January 2012, 09:51:30)
'Tis the season... (23 July 2010, 11:14:09)
Uncut "Night at the Opera" discovered! Can "Humor Risk" be far behind? (10 January 2012, 20:20:47)
Maxine Marx, RIP (10 January 2012, 20:19:01)
Marx Brothers Place Update! (10 January 2012, 20:21:14)
He's daffy over sugar in the morning (10 January 2012, 20:22:37)
Horse Feathers: Annotated Guide (23 July 2010, 11:20:34)
Say, Herbert... That you in the dark? (10 January 2012, 20:24:13)

Latest posts on minniesboys.blogspot.com

Marxes in the Macy's Parade (06 January 2012, 04:39:39)
RIP, Son of Groucho (11 June 2011, 11:38:00)
Marx and Lennon (10 June 2011, 02:15:17)
Zeppo's Ex Writes a Book (06 June 2011, 03:29:44)
Birthday Reminder (13 September 2010, 16:34:47)
A Night at the Opera on the Road (28 July 2010, 12:29:22)
Former Marx Secretary Surfaces (03 June 2010, 11:54:20)
Groucho Marx, Cigar Aficionado (01 April 2010, 11:25:57)
A Cat Named Groucho (08 March 2010, 00:40:01)
The Brothers and the Cubs (12 March 2010, 17:25:12)
Groucho and Marilyn Monroe (20 February 2010, 13:06:09)
Faux Groucho (18 February 2010, 13:38:39)
Chico Becomes a Bandleader - 1942 (07 January 2010, 18:22:05)
Chico Multigraph (28 December 2009, 17:29:42)
The Legend of Zeppo's Name (18 December 2009, 11:46:45)
Magnolia (13 December 2009, 02:00:27)
Was Harpo a Mormon? (08 December 2009, 12:14:27)
Pondering Perelman (10 November 2009, 23:52:23)
A Marx Brothers Feud? (09 November 2009, 01:31:34)
Harpo Rides an Ostrich (27 October 2009, 09:38:28)
Groucho Sings on Cavett (15 October 2009, 11:58:04)
Groucho's Name Invoked Against Antisemitic Wackos (13 October 2009, 15:33:35)
Marilyn Monroe and Groucho (28 September 2009, 16:30:07)
Meeting a Munchkin (20 September 2009, 01:55:55)
Dali Drawing on Display (19 September 2009, 11:05:26)
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