Fawlty Towers
- 222 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Fawlty Towers (Complete scripts of The Builders; The Hotel Inspectors; Gourmet Night)
John Cleese Books
27. Oktober 1939
John Cleese is widely recognized for his contributions to British comedy, particularly through his work on iconic sketch shows and sitcoms. His distinctive comedic style often explores the absurdities of everyday life and societal conventions with sharp wit and intellectual humor. Cleese's performances are characterized by impeccable timing and a unique ability to embody memorable, often eccentric, characters. His influence on comedy writing and performance continues to resonate, making his work a benchmark for satirical and observational humor.
English edition with photos, published by Methuen; Mandarin. Contains 333 pages.
Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
- 106 pages
- 4 hours of reading
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.
The Very Best of Monty Python
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
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.
Life and How to Survive it
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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
Families and How to Survive Them
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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 companion volume to the August television series on The Learning Channel takes a close-up look at the human face to reveal a myriad of complex expressions that shed light on the nature of human personality.
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.
