You know JUDAH FRIEDLANDER from his role as Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock as well as his roles in acclaimed films like Wet Hot American Summer, American Splendor, and The Wrestler. But long before he became a stand-up comic and actor, Friedlander drew stuff. His new book, IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED (Hachette Books) is a collection of hilarious and surprisingly profound drawings and comics that shows a new side of Friedlander’s comedy and marks a milestone in the career of one of America’s most inventive comedians. It is out and Judah will be on tour in support -dates below & tickets at judahfriedlander.com
Hailed by Tina Fey as “one of the all-time great weirdos,” Judah’s drawings and cartoons push boundaries, exploring absurdities from American life and sex to history and human rights. Whether imagining George Washington in Las Vegas, plastic surgery for imperfect triangles, or the Keystone Pipeline as a sex act, Friedlander’s riotous drawings in IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED are laugh-out-loud funny, thought-provoking, and conversation-starting.
IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED book preview & order page:
http://judahfriedlander.com/if-the-raindrops-united/
Judah is likely most recognized for his role as the trucker-cap-wearing "Frank Rossitano" on 30 Rock. Of course, he has been a stand-up in NYC hitting stages almost nightly for years and he also has numerous additional TV and film roles including Zoolander, Meet the Parents, Letterman, Conan, Fallon and many more. Judah is also a champion ping-pong player and can be seen in all kinds of videos for Major League Soccer. His upcoming projects include a new comedy album and a stand-up documentary concert film. He will be a series regular on FOX’s 2016 primetime animated series Bordertown from executive producer Seth MacFarlane.
JUDAH FRIEDLANDER ON TOUR
10/20 – NYC @ Village Underground, stand-up show *ticket includes book and show
10/21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Powerhouse Arena, 7pm Signing / Talk / Q&A
10/26 – Boston, MA @ Brattle Theater/Harvard Bookstore, Signing / Talk/ Q&A
10/29 - Madison, CT @ RJ Julia Independent Booksellers, 7pm Signing / Talk / Q&A
11/3 – Washington, DC @ DC Improv, stand up show *ticket includes book and show
11/4 – New Orleans, LA @ Tulane University, stand-up show
11/11 – LA, CA @ Hollywood Improv, stand-up show *ticket includes book and show
11/13 – LA, CA @ Skylight Books, Signing / Talk / Q&A
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Comedy Bar, stand up shows at 8pm & 10pm
11/19-21 – Buffalo, NY @ Helium –stand up shows
11/30 – Washington, DC @ Politics & Prose Book Store, Signing / Talk / Q&A
12/2-5 - Philadelphia, PA @ Helium, stand-up shows
“Judah has drawn a weird and funny book in the grand ‘70’s tradition of B. Kliban! I think this book will probably fix the world.”—Tina Fey
“An exercise in brilliant efficiency. One of the funniest and most insightful books ever drawn.” —J.J. Abrams
“Some people meditate. Some people masturbate. But if you don’t have the time or patience for either of those, I recommend reading If The Raindrops United to calm down, have a little laugh or a big think.”—Susan Sarandon
“Judah’s drawings are deceptively simple, yet they become more compelling with every page. His talent as an actor/writer/comedian is further conveyed in ANOTHER medium. He’s a Quadruple Threat. He wears many hats. Literally.”—Janeane Garofalo
“I’ve known Judah for many years and I still don’t understand how his mind works, but it sure works. Seriously strange. Seriously funny. A national treasure. Sadly, I need to get a restraining order against him.”
—Paul Giamatti
“Underneath his World Champion hat, Judah Friedlander is the owner/operator of a wildly creative and thought-provoking brain.”
—Wyatt Cenac
"Judah thank you for writing a funny twisted book. It is such an easy read. Even dum dums like me can enjoy it!!! Buy this book."
—Dave Attell
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