AltComedy.com

This 24" x 36" archival quality poster features a meticulously researched timeline of alternative comedy from its origins to the present day. Hand-illustrated by acclaimed comedy artist Jordan Olds, the poster includes:

• Key moments in alt comedy history
• Influential venues and shows
• Major movements and trends
• Notable performers from each era

Perfect for comedy venues, offices, or home decor for the dedicated alt comedy enthusiast.

A full playing deck featuring 52 influential alternative comedians plus 2 jokers. Each suit represents a different era of alt comedy:

• Hearts: Early pioneers (1970s-1980s)
• Diamonds: Transitional figures (1990s)
• Spades: 2000s-2010s innovators
• Clubs: Contemporary voices

Each card includes original artwork and a brief biography of the featured comedian.

The first comprehensive collection of critical writings on alternative comedy, featuring:

• Academic essays on alt comedy's cultural impact
• Interviews with influential performers
• Historical analyses of key movements
• Explorations of alt comedy's relationship with race, gender, and politics

Edited by comedy scholars Dr. Eliza Wang and Rafael Guzman, with contributions from over 20 writers.