Published in 2020
304 pages
Mandee Johnson is a photographer and producer living in Los Angeles with her partner Joel Mandelkorn and their three plants. Whether shooting portraits, advertising campaigns, or personal projects, Mandee’s work captures the rawness, vulnerability and sincerity of her subjects.
What is this book about?
An oral history of Los Angeles independent stand-up comedy with a collection of comedian portraits from a decade of the beloved independent comedy show, The Super Serious Show.
With a foreword by Demetri Martin, afterword by Reggie Watts, and featuring big-name stars and up-and-coming indie comics alike, Super Serious gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Los Angeles independent comedy, as told by the performers, directors, and producers who’ve helped shape it. Including over 60 intimate interviews and 350 photographs, Super Serious is a irreverent, loving portrait of a vibrant—and very funny—community.
