Napalm and Silly Putty (2 CDs)

Few comics make the transition from stage to page as smoothly or successfully as George Carlin. Brain Droppings spent a total of 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and this new one is certain to tickle even more ribs (and rattle a few more cages) with its characteristically ironic take on life's annoying universal truths.

In Napalm & Silly Putty, Carlin doesn't steer clear of the tough issues, preferring instead to look life boldly in the eye to pose the questions few dare to ask:

• How can it be a spy satellite if they announce on TV that it's a spy satellite?
• Why do they bother saying "raw sewage"? Do some people cook that stuff?
• In the expression "topsy-turvy," what exactly is meant by "turvy"?

• Most people with low self-esteem have earned it.
• Guys don't seem to be called "Lefty" anymore.
• Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.

USA Today

Carlin has refined the art of verbal deconstruction of issues great and small . . . The cranky comic's jackhammer attack is at full blast in his new book.

George Carlin's television breakthrough came in the 1960s with his Hippy Dippy Weatherman character. Since then he has released 18 hit comedy albums, won two Grammy and two Cable Ace awards, and starred in 10 solo HBO comedy specials. In addition, he has starred in 10 movies, including Dogma, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and The Prince of Tides, as well as in his own sitcom. He lives in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, but spends much of the year performing to sold-out audiences across the country.