The Essential Spike Milligan - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007155093 ISBN 13: 9780007155095

Publisher: Fourth Estate, 2002

Synopsis

A Spike Milligan opus, containing everything from classics to hidden gems, with a foreword by Eddie Izzard.

With a foreword by Milligan-fan Eddie Izzard, this stunning anthology of Spike Milligan's work comprises of favourites from his classic books, (‘Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall’, ‘Goodbye Soldier’, ‘Puckoon’...) as well as scripts from the now-classic Goon Show. Interspersing such comic genius is also a touching collection of letters and his celebrated and liberating writings on depression, demonstrating the diverse talent of a man whose creative output spanned over half a century.

A selection of children's poetry and writings (‘Unspun Socks for A Chicken's Laundry’, ‘A Book of Milliganimals’, ‘Silly Verse for Kids’ and much more) reveals Spike's irresistible connection with the childlike imagination and a brillant sense of the ridiculous. All the favourite and funniest stories are there. For those who want an excellent introduction to the mind of Milligan or a welcome return to a much-loved genius, this is the ultimate Milligan reader.

About this title

Review:

‘Wonderful anthology. A superbly sustained piece of comedy.‘ Times

From the Publisher:

Spike was one of the most loved and influential figures in post war comedy. This collection, compiled by Alexander Games is the essential volume for fans both young and old as well as the perfect introduction for those wishing to get to know him a little better.
Foreward written by Eddie Izard

About this edition

• Publisher: Fourth Estate
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0007155093
• ISBN 13: 9780007155095
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352