Point Your Face at This: Drawings

Demetri Martin is one of those rare, elusive comedians for whom I immediately stop channel surfing. This is a really big deal (to me it is!) because, in my opinion, there are too many comedians who don't know the difference between "hilarious" and "gross". Swearing can be funny if the timing is right, but it loses me when it is constant and it becomes obvious that the comedian is trying too hard to be cool and needs to prop up some lame jokes.Demetri Martin has great timing, does not need to swear constantly to prop up his humor, and exhibits a lot of intelligence in his act as well as in this book. Some of the pictures made me laugh, some made me chuckle or grin, and a couple made me wonder what the heck I was looking at and *then* made me laugh, chuckle or grin. Some of his commentaries even sent a bit of a message while remaining funny. I tried to show so many of the pictures that I thought were funny to my husband that he finally said, "I'll just read it!" so that I would stop jabbing him in the ribs.Did I laugh throughout the whole book? No. A couple of things got the once-over and then I moved on, but they were few and far between. Also, the book was somewhat short for the price, but the Kindle formatting was flawless and Demetri's wit kept me turning the pages until the end, so I'm happy with my purchase.Definitely recommended!

A go to book for friends who might need a little humor in their lives!

It has been nearly two years since his first book came out and for those awaiting another, this one does not disappoint. In my review of his previous book, I said, "I wish it had more pictures, since they are quick and funny." Well, I got my wish since this book is all pictures/drawings! Much like the first book, there are some jokes that I just didn't get; after all pictures can be vague at times. However, most were great. For some, I could almost imagine how Demetri would explain the picture like he would in his standup.The only thing that I wish was different was the lack of page numbers. Sometimes I almost missed a page because the pages stuck together and without page numbers it can be hard to tell if you did or not. However, the book was a quick read for me (1-2 hours) that I will probably reread it again and hopefully see anything I may have missed the first read.Overall, I found it to be a great follow up to the first. If you enjoyed his previous books, his show, or his standup, you'll want to get this. And as always, I can't wait for the next one.

First of all, before you buy this book let me just say, that this is only full of Martin's Drawings, if your looking for something to actually read then this might not be for you. You should take a look at Martin's first book "This is a Book"Alright now that being said a few words on this beautiful book.Its full of pictures that are very smart, funny and heart warming.There are also a ton of pictures that really make you think, there were a few pictures that i didn't understand at first which was great because it made me think about it and when i finally understood what was going on i would feel like fool and have a good laugh about it after.I really did enjoy this and it did take me by surprise, i dont think there was a time where i wasn't smiling.PS: keep this in mind: i flew though this book, it was short but none the less im happy with my purchase & most importantly if you enjoy his comedy, then you will enjoy this book.Thank you Mr. Martin for another fantastic read.And thank you for taking the time to read my review

I've read a few funny books. I've read many smart books. I've read many picture books (as a kid... mostly The Far Side). Very rarely, if ever, do you find a smart and funny book (with pictures!) this good. Fans of Demetri Martin will be pleased to find Point Your Face At This just as funny, if not more so, than his first book.The drawings range between brilliantly witty, darkly funny, observations on the human condition (some dark but thoughtful), and the occasional clever fish joke. This is one of only a few books that made me laugh out loud consistently the whole way through.You can read the book in one sitting, but it's best to be slowly consumed and savored like a microwaved burrito. Several of the drawings will make you pause and think. Many other drawings will send you on a wild chase around your house to show your wife the latest drawing in the book that made you burst out laughing like a hyena.I'm happy I pointed my face at this book.

I suppose i've been such a fun for so long that these drawings are predictably funny, but still funny! This is a great gift for new fans and would be a great gift to anyone you know who has a dry sense of humor and has never heard of Demetri Martin. Good stuff for them. Now unless you're a diehard Demetri fan like myself (somewhat) you may find the book to feel "just ok." When all is said and done though, I did get some laughs out of several particular drawings and plenty of smiles alike!

Every page I turn to, I think wow! How on earth did Demetri Martin come up with stuff!! As a matter of a fact, I literally say "wow" out loud - just small things like noticing that the number 7 looks like a boomerang and that 96 would make a really awkward sex position are so amusingly compelling. I have found myself always coming back to Demetri's jokes even after I've heard them many times because they are hilarious every time, and this book will be no exception I'm sure. It is a great investment, something I'll read many times. I only wish I could frame some of the drawings to my wall to make it easier to see every day!

I'm a big fan of Demetri Martin, especially his drawings. That said, I breezed through this book and now it sits on my shelf. Up to you if that's worth the price of the book.

So this is doodle comedy for the thinkers out there. It's not extremely niche like XKCD can be, rather it invites the reader to look at lots of aspects of life from a different point of view. Interspersed in the intelligent (almost showing off intelligent) doodles are brilliant sight gags, done with the same sensibility as The Far Side but with much more ease than finesse. You almost think with every joke "I could have done that..." ... if I'd only been as clever as Demetri Martin. This guy is painfully clever, and very motivated. So in that sense this book is inspirational. But buy it, read it, then give it to a friend you think might enjoy this skew-if view of the world.

Demetri is known for his hilarious sketches and this book is full of them. Very funny and witty!! Would highly recommend it!!

Great illustrations

Absolutely brilliant. Very witty. I bought it as a present for a friend and have been 'peeping' - I may buy it again for myself !

Got this book at £4.57. Wouldn't say it was a baigain but some of the drawings really cracked me up.