John Cleese Books

English edition with photos, published by Methuen; Mandarin. Contains 333 pages.

This is the script of the film which looks at what life is really all about, which featured the whole Monty Python team and was directed by Terry Jones This is a fully illustrated edition of the hilarious Python classic, which takes a pop at almost every single sacred cow of culture and includes the famous tune "Every Sperm is Sacred." Although primarily aimed at an audience of fish, Monty Python's film, The Meaning of Life, spans the whole range of human experience. It starts with the birth of a seemingly insignificant human being (especially from a haddock's point of view) who, sure enough turns out to play no further part in the film.

Fawlty Towers (Complete scripts of The Builders; The Hotel Inspectors; Gourmet Night)

The essential gags, sketches, and songs, handpicked and introduced by the surviving members of the Python team. The book features full-color pages of Monty Python classics in a brilliant paperback format and includes gems such as Spamalot, The Meaning of Life, and many more enduring classics.

An investigative book which extends study beyond the family circle to relationships and group interaction in life outside it. It acts as a "map" to guide people through their everyday lives and help them retain their individuality while co-operating in joint endeavours.

Complete screenplay from this outrageous comedy.“ Wanda defies gravity, in both senses of the word, and redefines a great comic tradition.” – Time“The meanest, most consistently hysterical film in ages ... the writing is sharply pointed and delightfully irreverent.” – Gannett Newspapers

Written in an unconventional dialogue form, this book explores the inner workings of the modern family, and the interactions between couples and their children.

The Human Face explores the intriguing story of our most familiar features, delving into the evolutionary, social, and psychological aspects of the face. It raises questions about the purpose of having a face and how we can instantly recognize familiar ones among the six billion human faces. The face serves as a key to identity, defining who we are. Despite having only seven universally recognized facial expressions—anger, fear, happiness, sadness, disgust, surprise, and contempt—we can produce approximately 7,000 distinct expressions. This raises questions about how we interpret these expressions and the ways we may conceal our true feelings. The text also examines the concept of beauty, suggesting that perceptions of attractiveness may be more universal than subjective. It investigates the connection between facial beauty and sexual allure, questioning whether our focus on appearance stems from a simple desire to fit in or if deeper subconscious motives are at play. Additionally, it considers our obsession with the faces of celebrities, pondering whether this fascination is merely a product of media influence or rooted in more profound reasons. Through striking photography and insightful analysis, this book offers a deeper understanding of human nature and the significance of our facial features.

In this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide John Cleese shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing

Honest, frank and brilliantly funny, this is the story of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a comedy giant.