Monty Python's Flying Circus: 50 Years of Hidden Treasures

A fascinating insight from the official Python archives! This book delves into the official archives and recounts the history of the men who changed the face of comedy. The story is told through photographs, text, props and memorabilia, including hand-scribbled scripts, never-before-published cue sheets, artwork, unused presentation material, and more, offering the reader a unique peek into the world of these comic geniuses.The ''Dead Parrot'' sketch. ''The Lumberjack Song''. ''Argument Clinic''. ''Spam''. Monty Python''s Flying Circus was packed with famous skits and classic one-liners, many of which are still globally recognized, from the Hollywood Bowl to the University of Woolloomooloo. Their irreverent humour is the yardstick by which others are judged and the adjective ''Pythonesque'' has been part of the English language for years. And 50 years after first broadcast, Monty Python''s Flying Circus is still attracting and amusing audiences around the world.

A propos de l'auteur

Adrian Besley is the celebrated author of dozens of books on music, sport and pop culture, including the bestselling YouTube World Records series. He lives in London.

Résumé

Monty Python's Flying Circus was packed with famous skits and classic one-liners, many of which are still globally recognized, from the Hollywood Bowl to the University of Woolloomooloo. And 50 years after first broadcast, Monty Python's Flying Circus is still attracting and amusing audiences around the world.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Adrian Besley, Besley Adrian
• Collaboration: The Pythons (Préface)
• Edition: Carlton Publishing
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 06.09.2019
• EAN: 9781787393219
• ISBN: 978-1-78739-321-9
• Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 282 mm x 18 mm
• Poids: 1100 g
• Illustrations: 100 clr and b&w photos and illus
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Théâtre, ballet; Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy, Performing arts: comedy, Television scripts & screenplays, Television screenplays, scripts and performances