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The (Non-Inflatable) Monty Python TV Companion
The definitive book on Pythonography. It is more than a fan's companion, it is a well-researched guidebook to the understanding the brilliance behind Python.
219 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Jim Yoakum
16 books8 followersJIM YOAKUM has been a professional writer for over thirty years. He is the author of non-fiction books, novels and the screenwriter of three produced films. He has contributed articles to numerous magazines, websites and periodicals including Rolling Stone, The Onion and Goldmine. He was former writing partners with the late Graham Chapman of Monty Python and is U.S. Curator of the Graham Chapman Archives. He is also a professional musician.
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November 13, 2012Words are flowing out like endless Kool-Aid in a Dixie cup
Jim, John and I discovered the Python's by way of the PBS import of the series in the 1970s. We laughed our heads and other appendages off, but as Jim notes, we weren't sure just why. I like things that are intrinsically funny or interesting without a need for explanation, so when I opened this book I wondered if learning who Lord So-And-So was or gaining details about the other people and places lampooned by the troupe would be a bit like explaining a joke. Well it wasn't like that at all. It was like Christmas and your birthday and the first time you were sweaty in the backseat of... no it wasn't really like that either. But, it was a pleasant sort of experience and didn't hurt at all. In fact I think it really adds to the enjoyment of the series.... a lot. Really I do. I wouldn't just say that. Look, go and get a copy of this book and see for yourself. Maybe I should have said "buy a copy of this book". Anyway, first watch the entire series without the book. Then, read the book and keep it beside you as a guide and constant companion as you watch them all again and again. Soon the book will begin to speak to you and tell you what it's true mission is. Listen carefully... I know I have.
Jim, John and I discovered the Python's by way of the PBS import of the series in the 1970s. We laughed our heads and other appendages off, but as Jim notes, we weren't sure just why. I like things that are intrinsically funny or interesting without a need for explanation, so when I opened this book I wondered if learning who Lord So-And-So was or gaining details about the other people and places lampooned by the troupe would be a bit like explaining a joke. Well it wasn't like that at all. It was like Christmas and your birthday and the first time you were sweaty in the backseat of... no it wasn't really like that either. But, it was a pleasant sort of experience and didn't hurt at all. In fact I think it really adds to the enjoyment of the series.... a lot. Really I do. I wouldn't just say that. Look, go and get a copy of this book and see for yourself. Maybe I should have said "buy a copy of this book". Anyway, first watch the entire series without the book. Then, read the book and keep it beside you as a guide and constant companion as you watch them all again and again. Soon the book will begin to speak to you and tell you what it's true mission is. Listen carefully... I know I have.
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