The Essential Spike Milligan by Spike Milligan
A Spike Milligan opus, containing everything from classics to hidden gems, with a foreword by 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.
Format: Paperback | 352 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 2 | 276g
Publication Date: 28 Jul 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: 4th Estate
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
ISBN10: 0007155115
ISBN13: 9780007155118
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some damage to the cover including obvious scuff marks and a couple of large creases on the front cover, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing, mostly at the front of the book, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.