Kliph Nesteroff Books in Order
Explore Kliph Nesteroff books in order, with publication dates and summaries of his histories of American comedy, its performers, and Native representation.
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Kliph Nesteroff books in publication order
3 books
The Comedians
by Kliph Nesteroff
2015
Drawing on interviews and archival research, this history traces American comedy from vaudeville through nightclubs, television, counterculture, and modern celebrity. Famous performers and forgotten figures reveal how the business of laughter evolved alongside wider cultural and political change.
We Had a Little Real Estate Problem
by Kliph Nesteroff
2021
This history examines Native Americans' contributions to comedy despite exclusion from mainstream entertainment. Moving from forced participation in Wild West shows to contemporary stand-up and sketch performers, it explores humor, representation, and resistance to stereotypes.
Outrageous
by Kliph Nesteroff
2023
Nesteroff traces battles over entertainment across American history, examining censorship, protest, and resistance to racist and sexist portrayals. Stories of performers and their critics reveal how political and economic pressure shaped show business long before today’s cultural disputes.
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