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.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780007155118Number of pages: 352Weight: 250 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
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'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
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