The Essential Spike Milligan - Hardcover

Spike Milligan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007155093 ISBN 13: 9780007155095

Publisher: Fourth Estate, 2002

Synopsis

This anthology of Spike Milligan's work comprises of favourites from his classic books, (such as "Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall", "Goodbye Soldier" and "Puckoon") as well as scripts from the now-classic Goon show. Interspersing such comic genius is also a 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Alexander Games is a writer and journalist. He has compiled books on Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.

Review:

`Wonderful anthology. A superbly sustained piece of comedy. Like so mush else in this collection, these excerpts inspire a return to the source.' Chris Power, The Times `The most comprehensive compendium of the troubled genius' work. This volume spans his entire career...making this a testament to one of our most absurdly talented comedians. Poignant, nonsensical and hilarious. The Essential Spike Milligan is a more than appropriate epitaph.' Ben Arnold, Jockey Slut `A joyous and wondrous thing...Alex Games has done a fine job...A sound and neatly timed volume and perfect for filling a Milligan-shaped gap in anyone's life.' Marcus Berkmann, Literary Review `Successfully shows why Spike Milligan deserves his place at the heart of British comedy.' Simon Webster, TLS

About this edition

• Publisher: Fourth Estate
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0007155093
• ISBN 13: 9780007155095
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320