The Original Christmas Classic: Denis Leary's MERRY F***IN' CHRISTMAS

The Original Christmas Classic: Denis Leary's MERRY F***IN' CHRISTMAS



NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --


"Old St. Nick's got bourbon breath
It's so cold you could catch your death
A cop sold me some crystal meth
It's a Merry F***ing Christmas."

--Denis Leary


Twinking lights, gleeful children, and a big turkey dinner with the family can inspire warm and fuzzy feelings for some of us. But for others, the holidays mean untangling those pain in the ass Christmas lights, dealing with the demands of greedy kids, and fighting with their dysfunctional family. To all those who love Christmas--and for those who can't wait until December 26(th) (--)Denis Leary is here to wish you a Merry F***kin' Christmas.

The first book in a joint partnership between Running Press and Comedy Central, Denis Leary's Merry F***in' Christmas(Running Press; November 2012; $15.00) is based on the irreverent title track from his classic Christmas album and Comedy Central's annually aired TV special. A portion of any profits the author earns from sales of this book will be donated to The Leary Firefighters Foundation.

Denis Leary, star of the cult dysfunctional Christmas classic, "The Ref", brings that same sensibility to Merry F***in' Christmas. This hilarious anti-holiday "children's book," in the vein of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,features brand new verses and original stop-motion animation art. Leary's in-your-face humor shines as he covers everything from drunken Santas and cranky elves to irritating family members andeven holiday consumerism.

Can't stand the holidays and all that comes with them? Set a match to the Christmas cards, take a swig of bourbon, and read Denis Leary's Merry F***in' Christmas

Denis Leary's Merry F***kin' Christmas
Running Press Book Publishers
Publication Month: November 2012
32 pages; 8 ½ x 6 ½; full color illustrations through-out
ISBN: 978-07624-4762-6
Available as an enhanced e-book: 978-07624-4771-8

About the Author

Denis Leary is an actor, comedian, and five-time loser at the Emmy Awards. He lives in New England and New York City. Please visit him at denisleary.com.

About the Co-Author

Chris Phillips is a New York based voice actor, writer, and musician. He has been Leary's longtime songwriting partner.

About the Animator

Corky Quakenbush has been producing award-winning film and video projects for over 25 years. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit him at spacebassfilms.com.

About The Leary Firefighters Foundation

The Leary Firefighters Foundation was established in 2000 by Denis Leary in response to a tragic fire in Worcester, Massachusetts that claimed the lives of Leary's cousin, a childhood friend, and four other firefighters. The Leary Firefighters Foundation's mission is to provide funding and resources for Fire Departments to obtain the best available equipment, technology and training. The foundation is dedicated to helping maintain the highest level of public safety in our communities.

The Leary Firefighters Foundation

About Running Press

Running Press creates more than 175 new titles a year under three imprints: Running Press, Running Press Miniature Editions(TM), and Running Press Kids. It is a member of The Perseus Books Group, an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are Perseus-owned, joint ventures or owned by third parties. Member publishing programs include Avalon Travel, Basic Books, Basic Civitas, Da Capo, Lifelong Books, Running Press, Seal Press, Vanguard Press and Westview Press, as well as partnerships with PublicAffairs and Nation Books. Through Consortium, Perseus Distribution and Publishers Group West, the Perseus Books Group is also the leading provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent publishers.

About Comedy Central

Available on-air, online and on-the-go, Comedy Central (www.cc.com) is the #1 brand in comedy and is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB). For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Comedy Central's press Web site at www.cc.com/press and follow us on Twitter @ComedyCentralPR for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in more than 160 countries and territories. With approximately 170 media networks reaching more than 600 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, Spike TV and Tr3s. Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming.

SOURCE COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Melissa Geller, melissa.geller@perseusbooks.com, +1-215-567-5374

Web Site: http://www.comedycentral.com


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