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About this Book

Format:Hardcover

Dimensions:256 Pages, 5.75 x 8.55 x 0.95 in

Published:September 25, 2007

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0385665180
ISBN - 13:9780385665186

From the Publisher

Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, prepare yourself for the next big thing in publishing - Rick Mercer Report: The Book.

After a decade-long absence from our book stores, Canada's preeminent satirist returns with a new collection of rants, writings, and comic encounters with the great and good of politics, showbiz, and literature. (Yes, relive Pierre Berton offering advice on rolling a joint, and Margaret Atwood showing off her hockey skills as a goalie.) Rick, a tremendous writing talent as well as a verbal one, has selected the best of his rants from the first four seasons of RMR, sprinkled in choice moments from his interviews, added a generous helping of other material that has never been broadcast, and arranged the whole into revealing themes and groupings with all-new introductions, reflections, and updates. Who knew that Stephen Harper was quite so preoccupied with gay sex? That Paul Martin could be so forgetful? That politicians could be so sleazy? Well, no doubt most of us did - but it's wonderful to have it pointed out again by this brilliantly funny and charismatic talent.

From the Jacket

Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, prepare yourself for the next big thing in publishing - Rick Mercer Report: The Book.

After a decade-long absence from our book stores, Canada's preeminent satirist returns with a new collection of rants, writings, and comic encounters with the great and good of politics, showbiz, and literature. (Yes, relive Pierre Berton offering advice on rolling a joint, and Margaret Atwood showing off her hockey skills as a goalie.) Rick, a tremendous writing talent as well as a verbal one, has selected the best of his rants from the first four seasons of RMR, sprinkled in choice moments from his interviews, added a generous helping of other material that has never been broadcast, and arranged the whole into revealing themes and groupings with all-new introductions, reflections, and updates. Who knew that Stephen Harper was quite so preoccupied with gay sex? That Paul Martin could be so forgetful? That politicians could be so sleazy? Well, no doubt most of us did - but it's wonderful to have it pointed out again by this brilliantly funny and charismatic talent.

About the Author

Rick Mercer is Canada''s sharpest and funniest political satirist. He first came to fame with "Show Me the Button I''ll Push It, or Charles Lynch Must Die," a one-man show that toured across Canada. He co-created and was a resident performer on CBC''s "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", and is now the host of "The Rick Mercer Report", the Corporation''s highest-rated comedy show. Rick is co-chair of the Spread the Net campaign, dedicated to preventing the spread of Malaria in Africa, and has also campaigned for the Canadian AIDS Society''s The Walk for Life project. His many honours include 21 Geminis and the Governor General''s Performing Arts Award. He is from St. John''s and currently resides in Toronto.

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Kaitlyn Wilson
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Great work

17 months ago

Always funny, some great rants. If you enjoy his show, you'll enjoy the book. A little too short for my tastes (too short for the price), but something I can still re-read and laugh at. RIck Mercer, you are a brilliant man. Now publish another book!
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Steven Hernden
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Rick Rocks Canada!

2 years ago

Great collection of Rick's rants - a laugh-filled trip through recent Canadian politics. The last part of the book takes us to Afghanistan and Africa - laughing and yet very touching. Nice work Rick!
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Dominique Marcotte
Great entertainment

2 years ago

I enjoyed reading RMR. Truly fun and witty
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profound truths
A bit redundant for a Mercer Report fan

2 years ago

Having watched a number of Rick Mercer Reports on TV I had come to love his rants. I knew the book would have those rants and other new material. I found little new material, granted I really enjoyed some of those old quips and being reminded of the commentary, but it was outdated and provided litte "wow" factor. Still, I am happy to have it and happy enough to read it, but if you religiously watch the show and the reruns, you're likely to be disappointed.
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Joshua Spencer
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"The Book" is Par Excellance!

2 years ago

Rick Mercer has shoved fun at politicians and social issues for years. Some I have watched personally on tv. Now someone has prudently spurred the genius to get all this solid bunch of verbal entertainment onto the pages of a book, The Book. The weird fling about it all, is that not only are these groupings of political satires more entertaining on paper but they seem to take on an even more realistic ambience of serious entertainment. Ones that really stimulate the mind as one reads and… + read more
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