Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award, five Grammy Awards, an Emmy, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the Kennedy Center Honors. As an author, Martin's work includes the novel An Object of Beauty, the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the collection of comic pieces Pure Drivel, the bestselling novella Shopgirl, the cartoon collection A Wealth of Pigeons with Harry Bliss, and the memoir Born Standing Up. Martin's films include The Jerk; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Roxanne; Parenthood; L.A. Story; Father of the Bride; and Bowfinger.

Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker. His syndicated single-panel comic Bliss appears in newspapers internationally. He has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children, as well as the cartoon collection A Wealth of Pigeons with Steve Martin. He is the founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies' Fellowship for Graphic Novelists in Cornish, New Hampshire.

"In the second book by the comedian Steve Martin and the cartoonist Harry Bliss, the actor wittily details his film career alongside his frequent collaborator's humorous illustrations."
--The New Yorker, "The Best Books of 2022"

"One of the coolest things about Steve Martin is just how many different creative forms he's tried out. His cartoon work with Harry Bliss is particularly gratifying because they have a natural affinity for each other. For someone who became famous as a solo performer, it speaks to Martin's curiosity and eagerness to play. This graphic memoir about Martin's 40-year career in the movies is unassuming and tidy--it goes down easy."
--Esquire, "The Best Celebrity Memoirs of All Time"

"Martin's warm reminiscences, complemented by Bliss' engaging artwork, succeed in creating a book that offers chuckles and insights in equal measure."
--THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

"[A] clever and original way to approach a memoir, and it's delightfully executed. A Hollywood memoir unlike any other."
--BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW

"Warm, funny, and smart."
--THE AV CLUB, November Books Roundup

"Irresistibly charming...Film buffs, comedy fans, and legion admirers of both the actor and artist will find themselves smiling from cover to cover."
--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW

"A diverting interlude with two exceptionally clever souls."
--KIRKUS