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                     BOOKS FOR THE AVID BRITCOMEDY FAN
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                     179 books             Version 1.0


Compiled & maintained by Melinda Casino <casino@pobox.upenn.edu>.

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  Contents

    I.   Introduction

         1. How to make it on the list...
         2. How this list is ordered
         3. Administrative junk
         4. FTP sites for this list

    II.  Comedy Books

    III. Compilations/History/Misc.

    IV.  Publishers and Distributors

         1. In the U.S.
         2. In the U.K.

    V.   A Sample of Bookstores on the Internet [under construction-MC]

         1. World Wide Web

    VI.  Acknowledgements

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I. Introduction

1. How to make it on the list...

This list is by no means exhaustive. If you know of some possible additions
PLEASE email me at <casino@pobox.upenn.edu>.

One of the following conditions must apply to include a book on this list:

   - The author is British, and the book was adapted for t.v. or radio. OR
   - The book is associated with a British comedian or the British comedy
     industry in general.

2. How this list is ordered

Books are categorized by both the author's last name when the author is
well-known, and by the show's title. Alphabetization of categories ignores
"a" and "the". For example, _The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ can be
found under "Douglas Adams" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

EXAMPLE ENTRY:

         Title                                            Author
           |                                                |
_The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ (by Douglas Adams)
[BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
(US: Harmony Books 1994, $42.95 0-517-59924-4 hardcover;...)
      |              |      |          |          |
  Publisher     Year Pub.  Price     ISBN#     Paperback and/or hardcover


Unless otherwise indicated, publishers are in the U.K.

3. Administrative junk

Compilation Copyright (c) 1994 by Melinda Casino. Reproduction for personal
and non-profit use is permitted only if this copyright notice is retained.
Any other reproduction is prohibited without permission.

4. FTP sites for this list

This list is available via anonymous FTP at the following sites:

ftp://cathouse.org/pub/cathouse/humor/british.humour/britcom.book.list
ftp://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/public/media/tv/collections/tardis/uk/comedy/Booklist

As a last resort, email me for the latest version <casino@pobox.upenn.edu>.

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II. Comedy Books


ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS:

_Absolutely Fabulous_ (by Jennifer Saunders)
The scripts to season 1 of this t.v. Britcom.
(BBC Books 1993, #7.99 0-563-36976-0)

_Absolutely Fabulous 2_ (by Jennifer Saunders)
The scripts to season 2.
(BBC Books 1994, #9.99 0-563-37086-6 hardcover)

DOUGLAS ADAMS:

_The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ (by Douglas Adams)
Creatively illustrated with actors cast as the various characters (_not_
from the t.v. series). Large book with a silver cover. For die-hard fans.
(US: Harmony Books 1994, $42.95 0-517-59924-4 hardcover; George Weidenfeld
and Nicolson Ltd., ISBN?)

ALAS SMITH AND JONES:

_Janet Lives With Mel and Griff_ (by Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Anderson)
Ties in with "Alas Smith and Jones" -- spoof adverts, jokes etc.
(Fontana 1988, #4.50 0-00-637369-0 paperback)

ROWAN ATKINSON:

_Not! The Nine O'Clock News_
Cover a take of "Now!" magazine, now defunct.
(BBC Books 1980, #1.95)

_Mr. Bean's Diary 1993_ (by Rowan Atkinson and Robin Driscoll)
Drawings and photos from the life of Mr. Bean.
(Boxtree 1992, 1-8528-3768-3 hardcover; 1993, $9.95 1-8528-3349-1
paperback)

_Mr. Bean's Pocket Diary_ (by Rowan Atkinson and Robin Driscoll)
(Boxtree 1994, 0-7522-0994-9 paperback)

CHRIS BARRIE:

_Gordon Brittas -- Sharing The Dream_ (by Jonathan Rice)
"Gordon Brittas" version of a motivational management book.
(Boxtree 1994, #6.99 0-7622-0896-9 paperback)

ALAN BENNETT:

_A Private Function: a Screenplay_
(Faber and Faber 1984, 0-571-13571-4)

_Writing Home_ (by Alan Bennett)
A collection of autobiographical writings.
(Faber & Faber 1994, #17.50 0-571-17388-8 hardcover)

BEYOND THE FRINGE:

_The Complete Beyond The Fringe_ (by Bennett/Cook/Miller/Moore)
Scripts from the stage revue.
(Methuen 1987, #5.99 0-413-14670-7 paperback)

_Beyond the Fringe_ (by Bennett/Cook/Miller/Moore)
Text of the original show by Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett, and
Jonathan Miller.
(Souvenir Press 1963, ISBN?)

_Beyond the Fringe...and Beyond: A Critical Biography of Alan
Bennett, Peter Cook Jonathan Miller, and Dudley Moore_ (by Ronald Bergan)
(W.H. Allen 1989, 1-852-27175-2)

BIRDS OF A FEATHER:

_Dorien's Diary_ (by Lawrence Marks and Maurice Gran)
Spoof diary.
Pavilion 1994, #4.99 1-85793-286-2 paperback)

A BIT OF A DO:

_A Bit of a Do_ (by David Nobbs)
First published 1986 by Methuen London
(Mandarin Paperbacks 1990, 0-7493-1015-4)

_Fair Do's_ (by David Nobbs)
First publised 1990 by Methuen London
(Mandarin Paperbacks 1991, 0-7493-0966-0)

BOTTOM:

_Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 1 scripts (6) of the t.v. show.
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-536-36484-X hardcover; #4.99 0-14-023497-7 paperback)

_More Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 2 scripts (6).
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-563-37032-7 hardcover [No paperback available yet])

JO BRAND:

_A Load of Old Balls_ (by Jo Brand)
Satirical look at the contribution of the male species to the civilized
world.
(Simon & Schuster 1994, #9.99 0-671-71385-X hardcover)

THE BRITTAS EMPIRE:

_Gordon Brittas -- Sharing The Dream_ (by Jonathan Rice)
"Gordon Brittas" version of a motivational management book.
(Boxtree 1994, #6.99 0-7622-0896-9 paperback)

GRAHAM CHAPMAN:

_A Liar's Autobiography_ (by Graham Chapman)
(Mandarin, #5.99 0-7493-0817-6)

JOHN CLEESE:

_The Complete Fawlty Towers_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
All twelve scripts from the TV series, including photographic stills from
the episodes and the original airdates.
(Methuen London Ltd. #8.99 1988, 0-413-18390-4 hardcover; Mandarin 1989,
0-749-30159-7 paperback; US: Pantheon 1989, 0-679-72127-4 paperback)

_The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It_ (by John
Cleese)
>From LWT film of same name.
(Star 1977, 0-3513-0109-0 paperback)

_Fawlty Towers_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
"Builders," "Hotel Inspectors," "Gormet Night".
(Futura 1977, 0-8600-7598-2 paperback)

_Fawlty Towers Too_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
"Wedding Party," "Touch of Class," "Germans".
(Weidenfield and Nicolson 1979, 0-7088-1547-2 paperback)

_Families and How to Survive Them_ (by John Cleese and Skynner)
(Methuen 1983, 0-4135-2640-2 hardcover; 0-1952-0466-2 paperback)
(Mandarin 1990, 0-7493-0254-2 paperback)
(Mandarin 1990, 0-7493-1410-9 paperback)
(US: Oxford University Press 1983, 0-4135-6520-3 paperback)

_Golden Skits of Wing Commander Muriel Volestranger_ (by John Cleese
under an assumed name)
Sketch book.
(Methuen 1984, 0-4134-1560-0 paperback)

_I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again_ (Scripts from show)
(Hodder and Stoughton 1984, 0-713-71759-9 paperback)

_Life And How to Survive It_ (by John Cleese and Robin Skynner)
(Methuen 1993, 0-413-66030-3 hardcover)

_Cleese Encounters_ (by Jonathan Margolis)
A biography of John Cleese.
(US: St. Martin's Press, $12.95 0-312-09769-7)

THE COMIC STRIP:

_The Comic Strip Presents..._ (Adrian Edmondson, et. al.)
(Methuen 1983, #4.95 0-4135-33780-3 paperback) OUT OF PRINT

BILLY CONNOLLY:

_Big Yin; Biography of Billy Connolly_ (by Jonathan Margolis)
(Chapmans Publishers 1994, #16.99 1-855-92826-4)

_Billy Connolly_ (Ed. Duncan Campbell)
(Pan Books 1976, #0.75 0-3302-4767-0) OUT OF PRINT

_Gullible's Travels_ (by Billy Connolly with illustrations by Steve Bell)
(Pavilion 1982, ISBN?; Arrow Books 1983, #3.50 0-0993-2310-9) OUT OF PRINT

PETER COOK AND DUDLEY MOORE:

_The Complete Beyond The Fringe_ (by Bennett/Cook/Miller/Moore)
(Methuen 1987, #5.99 0-413-14670-7 paperback)

_Beyond the Fringe_ (by Bennett/Cook/Miller/Moore)
Text of the original show by Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett, and
Jonathan Miller.
(Souvenir Press 1963, ISBN?)

_Beyond the Fringe...and Beyond: A Critical Biography of Alan
Bennett, Peter Cook Jonathan Miller, and Dudley Moore_ (by Ronald Bergan)
(W.H. Allen 1989, 1-852-27175-2)

_Good Evening: a Comedy-Revue in Two Acts_ (by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore)
(US: French 1977, ISBN?)

_The Dagenham Dialogues_ (by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore)
12 Dud and Pete scripts from "Not Only...But Also...".
(Mandarin 1991, #5.99 0-7493-1036-7 paperback)

RICHARD CURTIS:

_Four Weddings and a Funeral_ (by Richard Curtis)
Screenplay, with many photos and 10 extra scenes.
(Corgi 1994, #7.99 0-522-14329-4 paperback)

ANGUS DEAYTON:

_Have I Got News For You_ (by Angus Deayton, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Colin
Swash, Harry Thompson)
Based on the t.v. quiz show.
(BBC Books 1994, #6.99 0-563-37111-0 paperback)

DROP THE DEAD DONKEY:

_Drop The Dead Donkey 2000_ (by Andy Hamilton and Alistair Beaton)
This book from the t.v. series is set in 1999.
(Little Brown and Company 1994, #9.99 0-316-91236-0 hardcover)

ADRIAN EDMONDSON:

_Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 1 scripts (6) of the t.v. show.
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-536-36484-X hardcover; #4.99 0-14-023497-7 paperback)

_More Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 2 scripts (6).
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-563-37032-7 hardcover [No paperback available yet])

_The Comic Strip Presents..._ (Adrian Edmondson, et. al.)
(Methuen 1983, #4.95 0-4135-33780-3 paperback) OUT OF PRINT

_How To Be a Complete Bastard_ (by Adrian Edmondson, Mark Leigh and
Mike Lepine)
(Virgin Books 1986, #3.95 0-86369-182-X) OUT OF PRINT

BEN ELTON:

_Stark_ (by Ben Elton)
A novel.
(Sphere 1989, #4.99 0-7474-0390-2 paperback; Warner, #4.99 0-7515-0199-9)

_Gridlock_ (by Ben Elton)
A novel.
(Macdonald 1991, 0-356-19710-7 hardcover; Sphere, #4.99 0-7474-0568-9)

_This Other Eden_ (by Ben Elton)
A novel.
(Pocket Books 1993, #5.99 0-671-85180-2 paperback)

_Gasping_ (by Ben Elton)
Script to a stage play.
(Sphere 1990, 0-7474-0889-0 paperback)

_Silly Cow_ (by Ben Elton)
Script to a stage play.
(Warner, #5.99 0-7515-0190-5 paperback)

_Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones Book_ (by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, and Lise
Meyer)
Tie-in to the t.v. show. Pictures and jokes by the characters.
(Sphere Books, Ltd., 0-7221-5765-7)

THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN:

_The Death of Reginald Perrin_ (by David Nobbs)
NOTE: later reprinted as _The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin_
(First published: Victor Gollancz 1975; Mandarin Paperbacks 1990,
0-7493-0379-4)

_The Return of Reginald Perrin_ (by David Nobbs)
(First published by Victor Gollancz 1977; Mandarin Paperbacks 1990,
0-7493-0469-3)

_The Better World of Reginald Perrin_ (by David Nobbs)
(First published by Victor Gollancz 1978; Mandarin Paperbacks 1990,
0-7493-0468-5)

FAWLTY TOWERS:

_The Complete Fawlty Towers_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
All twelve scripts from the TV series, including photographic stills from
the episodes and the original airdates of the episodes.
(Methuen London Ltd. #8.99 1988, 0-413-18390-4 hardback; Mandarin 1989,
0-749-30159-7 paperback; US: Pantheon 1989, 0-679-72127-4 paperback)

_Fawlty Towers_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
"Builders," "Hotel Inspectors," "Gormet Night".
(Futura 1977, 0-8600-7598-2 paperback)

_Fawlty Towers Too_ (by John Cleese and Connie Booth)
"Wedding Party," "Touch of Class," "Germans".
(Weidenfield and Nicolson 1979, 0-7088-1547-2 paperback)

FRENCH AND SAUNDERS:

_A Feast of French and Saunders_ (by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders)
>From the t.v. show.
(Mandarin, 0-7493-1124-X; Heinemann 1991, 0-434-27287-6 hardcover)

STEPHEN FRY:

_The Liar_ (by Stephen Fry)
A novel.
(Mandarin Paperbacks 1991, #5.99 0-7493-0540-1)

_The Hippopatamus_ (by Stephen Fry)
A novel.
(Hutchinson 1994, #14.99 0-091-78412-3 hardcover; US: Random House 1995,
0-679-43879-3)

_Paperweight_ (by Stephen Fry)
A collection of Stephen Fry's radio writing/broadcasts, magazine and
newspaper writing.
(Mandarin Paperbacks 1992, #5.99 0-7493-1397-8)

FRY AND LAURIE:

_A Bit of Fry and Laurie_ (by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
Scripts from the first series.
(Mandarin 1990, 0-7493-0705-6)

_A Bit More Fry and Laurie_ (by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
More scripts from the first series.
(Mandarin 1991, 0-7493-1076-6)

_Complete Fry and Laurie_ (by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
(Heinemann, #8.99 0-434-27193-4)

_More Bits of Fry & Laurie_ (by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
(Mandarin, #4.99 0-7493-1076-6)

_3 Bits of Fry and Laurie_ (by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
Scripts from the first, second, and third t.v. series..
(Mandarin 1992, 0-7493-1701-9; Heinemann 1992, #8.99, 0-434-27193-4
hardcover)

TERRY GILLIAM:

_Animations of Mortality_ (by Terry Gilliam)
About animation.
(Methuen 1978, 0-4133-9370-4 hardcover; 0-4133-9380-1 paperback;
US: Methuen 1978, 0-4589-3810-6 paperback)

_Time Bandits_
Screenplay.
(Hutchison-ISBN?; US: Doubleday 1981, 0-3851-7732-1 paperback)

_Adventures of Baron Munchausen_
Film's novel.
(Methuen 1989, 0-7493-0017-5 paperback)

_Adventures of Baron Munchausen_
Screenplay.
(Applause 1989, 1-5578-3041-X)

_Gloom Doom and Very Funny Money_ (by Neil Innes with illustrations by
Terry Gilliam)
(Picadilly 1992, 1-8534-0134-X hardcover; 1-8534-0139-0 paperback)

THE GOODIES:

_Making of the Goodies' Disaster Movie_ (by "The Goodies")
(Sphere 1978, #2.25 0-7221-1880-5 paperback) OUT OF PRINT

_The Goodies File_ (by "The Goodies")
(Sphere 1975, #4.25 0-7221-1886-4 paperback) OUT OF PRINT

THE GOONS:

_Goon Show Companion_ (by Roger Wilmut)
(Robson Books, #6.99 0-86051-836-1)

_Lost Goon Shows_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Robson Books, #6.99 0-86051-887-6)

_Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons_ (by Bill
Watterson)
(Warner/Tiptree Bk. Service 1993, #5.99 0-7515-0933-7 paperback)

_Story of the Goons_ (by Alfred Draper et. al.)
(Everest Books 1976, 0-9050-1825-7) OUT OF PRINT

_Book of The Goons_ (by Spike Milligan et. al.)
(Robson Books 1984, 0-8605-1286-X)

_More Goon Show Scripts_ (by Spike Milligan, with drawings by Peter
Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan)
(The Woburn Press 1973, ISBN unavailable; US: St. Martin's Press 1974,
74-78491)

_The Goon Cartoons_ (Illustrated by Pete Clarke)
(M. Joseph in assication with M. & J. Hobbs 1982, 0-718-12200-3)

_More Goon Cartoons_ (Illustrated by Pete Clarke)
(M. & J. Hobbs in association with Joseph 1983, 0-718-12341-7)

_Goon for Lunch_ (by Harry Secombe)
(US: St. Martin's Press 1976, ISBN?)

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU:

_Have I Got News For You_ (by Angus Deayton, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Colin
Swash, Harry Thompson)
(BBC Books 1994, #6.99 0-563-37111-0 paperback)

BENNY HILL:

_Star Turns: the Life and Times of Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd_ (by Barry
Took)
(Weidenfield & Nicolson 1992, #12.99 0-297-81297-1)

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY:

_The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ (by Douglas Adams)
Creatively illustrated with actors cast as the various characters (_not_
from the t.v. series). Large book with a silver cover. For die-hard fans.
(US: Harmony Books 1994, $42.95 0-517-59924-4 hardcover; UK Publisher:
George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd.)

FRANKIE HOWERD:

_Star Turns: the Life and Times of Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd_ (by Barry
Took)
(Weidenfield & Nicolson 1992, #12.99 0-297-81297-1)

ERIC IDLE:

_Hello Sailor_ (by Eric Idle)
Novel.
(Futura 1975, 0-8600-7235-5 paperback)

_Rutland Dirty Weekend_ (by Eric Idle and Michael Palin)
(Methuen 1976, 0-8467-0185-5 paperback)
(Methuen 1976, 0-4133-6570-0 paperback)

_Pass the Butler_ (by Eric Idle)
Script for a play.
(Methuen 1982, 0413499901 paperback)

I'M SORRY I'LL READ THAT AGAIN:

_I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: The Classic Scripts_ (by Graeme Garden
and Bill Oddie)
Scripts from the radio program.
(Javelin Books 1985, #1.95 0-7137-1759-9 paperback) OUT OF PRINT

_I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again_ (Scripts from show)
(Hodder and Stoughton 1984, 0-713-71759-9 paperback)

NEIL INNES:

_Gloom Doom and Very Funny Money_ (by Neil Innes with illustrations by
Terry Gilliam)
(Picadilly 1992, 1-8534-0134-X hardcover; 1-8534-0139-0 paperback)

TERRY JONES:

_Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
Series 1 scripts.
(Methuen 1978, 0-4134-6250-1 hardcover; US: Pantheon 1979, 0-3947-3678-0
paperback)

_More Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
Series 2 scripts.
(Methuen 1979, 0-4134-7530-1 paperback; US: Pantheon 1980, 0-3947-4810-7
paperback)

_Personal Services_ (by David Leland; Introduction by Terry Jones)
(Pavilion 1987, 1-8514-5146-3 paperback)

_Erik the Viking_ (by Terry Jones)
Screenplay.
(Methuen 1989, 0-4136-2680-6 paperback; US: Applause 1990, 1-5578-3054-1
paperback)

_Complete Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
(Methuen 1990, 0-4136-3820-0 hardcover, 0-4136-3980-0 paperback; Mandarin
1991, 0-7493-1222-X paperback)

HUGH LAURIE: see "Fry and Laurie"

ROBERT LLEWELLYN:

_The Man in the Rubber Mask_ (by Robert Llewellyn)
Autobiography that focuses on Llewelln's involvement with "Red Dwarf."
(Penguin 1994, #4.99 0-14-023575-2; about $12.00 in the U.S.)

JOANNA LUMLEY:

_Girl Friday_ (by Joanna Lumley)
(BBC Books 1994, #12.99, 0-536-37071-8 hardcover)

RIK MAYALL:

_The New Statesman_ (by Anna Morgan)
Six stories based on the first series of "The New Statesman".
(Javelin 1987, #2.95 0-7137-2022-0 paperback)

_The B'Stard File_ (by Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran, et. al.)
A spoof dossier on B'Stard's life and dodgy dealings.
(David & Charles 1988, #4.95/A$12.95 0-7153-0305-7 paperback)

_Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 1 scripts (6) of the t.v. show.
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-536-36484-X hardcover; #4.99 0-14-023497-7 paperback)

_More Bottom: The Scripts_ (by Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall)
Season 2 scripts (6).
(BBC Books, #8.99 0-563-37032-7 hardcover [No paperback available yet])

_Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones Book_ (by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, and Lise
Meyer)
Tie-in to the t.v. show. Pictures and jokes by the characters.
(Sphere Books, Ltd., 0-7221-5765-7)

PAUL MERTON:

_Paul Merton's History Of The Twentieth Century_ (by Paul Merton)
(Boxtree 1993, #6.99 1-85283-570-2 paperback)

_Have I Got News For You_ (by Angus Deayton, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Colin
Swash, Harry Thompson)
(BBC Books 1994, #6.99 0-563-37111-0 paperback)

LISE MEYER:

_Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones Book_ (by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, and Lise
Meyer)
Tie-in to the t.v. show. Pictures and jokes by the characters.
(Sphere Books, Ltd., 0-7221-5765-7)

SPIKE MILLIGAN:

_Goon Show Companion_ (by Roger Wilmut)
(Robson Books, #6.99 0-860-51836-1)

_More Goon Show Scripts_ (by Spike Milligan, with drawings by Peter
Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan)
(The Woburn Press 1973, ISBN unavailable; US: St. Martin's Press 1974,
74-78491)

_Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons_ (by Bill
Watterson)
(Warner/Tiptree Bk. Service 1993, #5.99 0-7515-0933-7 paperback)

_Goon for Lunch_ (by Harry Secombe)
(US: St. Martin's Press 1976, ISBN?)

_Story of the Goons_ (by Alfred Draper, et. al.)
(Everest Books 1976, 0-9050-1825-7) OUT OF PRINT

_Book of The Goons_ (by Spike Milligan, et. al.)
(Robson Books, 0-8605-1286-X; Robson Books 1984, #5.50 0-86061-286-X)

_Lost Goon Shows_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Robson Books, #6.99 0-86051-887-6)

_The Goon Cartoons_ (Illustrated by Pete Clarke)
(M. Joseph in assication with M. & J. Hobbs 1982, 0-718-12200-3)

_More Goon Cartoons_ (Illustrated by Pete Clarke)
(M. & J. Hobbs in assoc. with Joseph 1983, 0-718-12341-7)

_Wuthering Heights according to Spike Milligan_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Michael Joseph 1994, #9.99 0-7181-3787-6 hardcover)

_Lady Chatterleys Lover according to Spike Milligan_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Michael Joseph 1994, #9.99 0-7181-3812-0 hardcover)

_Where Have All The Bullets Gone?_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin,#4.99 0-14-008892-X)

_Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #3.99 0-14-003520-6)

_Rommel: Gunner Who?_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-14-014970-8)

_Monty: His Part in My Victory_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #3.99 0-14-004503-1)

_Mussolini: His Part in My Downfall_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.50 0-14-005196-1)

_Goodbye Soldier_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.50 0-14-010338-4)

_Peace Work_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-14-014970-8)

_The Bible. The Old Testament According to Spike Milligan_ (by Spike
Milligan)
(Michael Joseph, #9.99 0-7181-3736-1)

_Book of Milliganimals_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #2.99 0-14-030476-2)

_Condensed Animals_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #2.99 0-14-034822-0)

_Dustbin of Milligan_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Star Books, #1.99 0-352-30629-7)

_Hidden Words: Collected Poems of Spike Milligan_ (by Spike Milligan)
(M. Jospeh, #12.99 0-7181-3615-2)

_It Ends With Magic_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-14-013912-5)

_The Looney: An Irish Fantasy_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-14-011131-X)

_Melting Pot_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Robson Books, #4.95 0-86051-195-2)

_Milligan's War: The Selected War Memoirs of Spike Milligan_ (by Spike
Milligan)
(Penguin, #5.99 0-14-011082-8)

_Puckoon_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #4.50 0-14-014970-8)

_Silly Verse for Kids_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #2.99 0-14-030331-6)

_Startling Verse for All the Family_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, #2.50 0-14-034033-5)

_That's Amazing_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Ladybird Books, #1.30 0-7214-1165-7)

_Unspun Socks from a Chicken's Laundry_ (by Spike Milligan)
(Penguin, 0-14-031476-8)

_Depression and How to Survive It_ (Spike Milligan with Anthony W. Clare)
(Ebury, #14.99 0-09-177019-X)

_William McGonagall Freefall_ (Spike Milligan with Jack Hobbs)
(M. Joseph, #12.99 0-7181-3665-9)

_William McGonagall Meets George Gershwin_ (Spike Milligan with Jack Hobbs)
(Penguin, #4.50 0-14-011935-3)

_William McGonalgall: The Truth at Last (Spike Milligan with Jack Hobbs)
(Penguin, #3.99 0-14-004549-X)

_The Bedsitting Room_ (by Spike Milligan)
Script to the surreal play by and starring Milligan.
(Walton-on-Thames: Margaret and Jack Hobbs 1970, ISBN?)

_The Great McGonagall Scrap Book_  (by Spike Milligan and Jack Hobbs)
(M. and J. Hobbs 1975, 0-718-11258-X)

_The Spike Milligan Letters_ (Edited by Norma Farnes)
Norma Farnes did not collect just the humorous letters of Milligan. These
letters show a more rounded Spike whether complaining, fighting for his
beliefs, and being philosophical.
(M. and J. Hobbs 1977, 0-718-11637-2)

_Dear Robert, Dear Spike: the Graves-Milligan correspondence_ (Edited by
Pauline Scudamore)
A collection of letters exchanged between the novelist and poet, Robert
Graves and Spike Milligan.
(Alan Sutton 1991, 0-862-99648-1)

_The Milligan Book of Records: Games, Cartoons and Commercials_ (by Spike
Milligan and Jack Hobbs)
(M. and J. Hobbs 1975, 0-718-11377-2)

_Further Transports of Delight_ (by Spike Milligan)
Poetry and short bits.
(Sidgwick & Jackson 1985, 0-283-99274-3)

STEVEN MOFFAT: See "Press Gang"

ADRIAN MOLE: see "Sue Townsend"

MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS:

_The Brand New Monty Python Papperbok_ (by Michael Palin, Graham Chapman,
John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam)
(Methuen 1974/Warner Books 1973, 1976, 0-446-87078-1)
NOTE: Spelling of title is correct as written, authors are listed in the
order above--not the usual MPFC alphabetical.

_The Life of Python_ (by George Perry)
(Little Brown, 0-316-70015-0)

_Monty Python's Big Red Book_ (with blue cover)
(Methuen 1971, 0-4468-7077-3)

_Brand New Monty Python Bok_
(Methuen 1973/Regenery 1976, 0-8092-8046-9)

_Complete Works of Shakesphere and Monty Python: vol.1 MP_
(Methuen 1981, 0-4134-9450-0)

_Monty Python's Gift Boks_
(Methuen 1988, 0-4131-4520-4)

_Monty Python and the Holy Grail Book_
(Methuen 1977, 0-4589-2970-0)

_Monty Python`s The Life of Brian/MontyPythonScrapBook_
(Methuen 1979, 0-4418-568-6; Ace 0-4414-98240-6)

_Monty Python's The Meaning of Life_
(US: Methuen/Grove Press 1983, 0-394-62474-2)

_Just the Words_ (Roger Wilmut)
(Methuen 1988, vol.1, 0-413-62540-0; vol.2, 0-413-62550-8)

_Monty Python's Flying Circus: Just The Words_
(Mandarin, 0-749-30226-7)

_Life of Python_ (by George Perry)
(Little Brown, 0-316-70015-0)

_The First 20 Years of Monty Python_ (by Kim "Howard" Johnson)
(St. Martin's Press 1989, 0-312-03309-5)

_And Now For Something Completely Trivial: The Monty Python Trivia and
Quiz Book_ (by Kim "Howard" Johnson)
(St. Martin's Press 1991, 0-312-06289-3)

DUDLEY MOORE: see "Cook and Moore"

MR. BEAN:

_Mr. Bean's Diary_ (by Rowan Atkinson and Robin Driscoll)
(Boxtree, hardcover 1992, 1-852-83768-3; paperback 1993, 1-8528-3349-1)

_Mr. Bean's Pocket Diary_ (by Rowan Atkinson and Robin Driscoll)
(Boxtree, paperback 1994, 0-752-20994-9)

GRANT NAYLOR:

_Red Dwarf_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-140-12437-3)

_Better Than Life_ (by Grant Naylor)
Pub?, ISBN?

_Red Dwarf Omnibus: Red Dwarf and Better Than Life_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin, #7.99 0-140-17886-4)

_Red Dwarf -- Primordial Soup: the least worst scripts_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin 1993, 0-140-17886-4)

THE NEW STATESMAN:

_The New Statesman_ (by Anna Morgan)
Six stories based on the first series of "The New Statesman".
(Javelin 1987, #2.95 0-713-72022-0 paperback)

_The B'Stard File_ (by Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran, et. al.)
A spoof dossier on B'Stard's life and dodgy dealings.
(David & Charles 1988, #4.95/A$12.95 0-7153-0305-7 paperback)

NOT ONLY...BUT ALSO...:

_The Dagenham Dialogues_ (by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore)
12 Dud and Pete scripts from "Not Only...But Also...".
(Mandarin #5.99, 0-7493-1036-7 paperback)

ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE:

_One Foot In the Grave_ (by David Renwick)
9 stories (in narrative style, not the scripts)
(Penguin #9.99 0-563-36428-9 hardcover; #4.99 0-14-023498-5 paperback)

MICHAEL PALIN:

_The Missionary_ (by Michael Palin)
Screenplay.
(Methuen 1983, 0-4135-1010-7 hardcover, 0-4135-1390-4 paperback)

_Limericks_ (by Michael Palin)
(Hutchison 1986, 0-0994-7680-0 paperback)

_Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
Series 1 scripts.
(Methuen 1978, 0-4134-6250-1 hardcover; US: Pantheon 1979, 0-3947-3678-0
paperback)

_More Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
Series 2 scripts.
(Methuen 1979, 0-4134-7530-1 paperback; US: Pantheon 1980, 0-3947-4810-7
paperback)

_Complete Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
(Methuen 1990, 0-4136-3820-0 hardcover, 0-4136-3980-0 paperback; Mandarin
1991, 0-7493-1222-X paperback)

_Around The World In 80 Days_ (by Michael Palin)
Tie-in to the t.v. series.
(BBC Books, 0-563-36213-8)

PRESS GANG:

Please note: While Steven Moffat is the writer of the TV series, "The Press
Gang," his father, Bill Moffat, adapted the scripts for the books.

_First Edition_ (by Bill Moffat)
Based on the episodes "Page One," "Photo Finish" and "One Easy Lesson"
(Hippo Books/Scholastic Pub. Ltd. 1989, 0-590-761625)

_Public Exposure_ (by Bill Moffat)
Based on "Interface," "How to Make a Killing" ! & 2
(Hippo Books/Scholastic Pub. Ltd. 1989, 0-590-76163-3)

_Checkmate_ (by Bill Moffat)
Based on "Breakfast at Czar's," "Picking up the Pieces" and "Going Back
to Jasper Street"
(Hippo Books/Scholastic Pub. Ltd. 1990, 0-590-76299-0)

_The Date_ (by Bill Moffat)
Based on "Money, Love and Birdseed," "Love and the Junior Gazette" and
"At Last a Dragon"
(Hippo Books/Scholastic Pub. Ltd. 1990, 0-590-76300-8)

RED DWARF:

_The Official Red Dwarf Companion_ (by Bruce Dessau)
A reference book for fans of this sci-fi comedy t.v. show.
(Titan 1992, 1-85286-456-7)

_The Red Dwarf Quiz Book_ (by Nicky Hooks and Sharon Burnett)
Quizes and biographies of the actors also included.
(Penguin Books, 0-14-023662-7; UK #4.99, Aus. $9.95, CA $6.99)

_The Making Of Red Dwarf_ (by Joe Nazzaro)
About the makings of series 6 (with emphasis on the episode "Gunmen of the
Apocalypse". Introduction by Grant & Naylor. Behind the scene photos,
drawings of the Red Dwarf set, and more.
(Penguin 1994, #7.99 0-14-023206-0)

_Red Dwarf Programme Guide_ (by Chris Howarth and Steve Lyons)
(Virgin 1993, 0-86-369682-1)

_Red Dwarf -- Primordial Soup: the least worst scripts_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin 1993, 0-14-017886-4)

_Red Dwarf_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin, #4.99 0-14-012437-3)

_Red Dwarf Omnibus: Red Dwarf and Better Than Life_ (by Grant Naylor)
(Penguin, #7.99 0-14-017886-4)

_The Man in the Rubber Mask_ (by Robert Llewellyn)
Autobiography that focuses on Llewelln's involvement with "Red Dwarf."
(Penguin 1994, #4.99 0-14-023575-2; about $12.00 in the U.S.)

RIPPING YARNS:

_Ripping Yarns_ (by Michael Palin and Terry Jones)
First series scripts (6) with photos from the t.v. series.
(Methuen 1978, 0-413-46250-1 paperback #6.99)

_More Ripping Yarns_ (by Michael Palin and Terry Jones)
Second series scripts (3) with photos.
(Methuen 1980, 0-413-47530-1 paperback #4.99)

_Complete Ripping Yarns_ (by Terry Jones and Michael Palin)
(Methuen 1990, 0-4136-3820-0 hardcover, 0-4136-3980-0 paperback; Mandarin
1991, 0-7493-1222-X paperback)

JENNIFER SAUNDERS:

_Absolutely Fabulous_ (by Jennifer Saunders)
The scripts to season 1 of this t.v. Britcom.
(BBC Books 1993, #7.99 0-563-36976-0)

_Absolutely Fabulous 2_ (by Jennifer Saunders)
The scripts to season 2.
(BBC Books 1994, #9.99 0-563-37086-6 hardcover)

_A Feast of French and Saunders_ (by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders)
>From the t.v. show.
(Mandarin, 0-7493-1124-X; Heinemann 1991, 0-434-27287-6  hardcover)

ALEXEI SAYLE:

_Train to Hell - An Alexei Sayle Mystery_ (by Alexei Sayle and David
Stafford)
"A hilarious travel book, a gripping murder mystery, a political treatise
and a totally new way of slicing bacon."
(Methuen London Ltd. 1984, 0-413-52460-4 hardcover; 0-413-52470-1 paperback)

_Alexei Sayle's Great Bus Journeys of the World_ (by Alexei Sayle and David
Stafford)
Alexei travels the off-peak bus routes of the world.
(Methuen 1988, first paperback 1989; Mandarin re-issue 1993, 0-413-62670-9
 paperback)

_Geoffrey the Tube Train and the Fat Comedian_ (by Alexei Sayle and Oscar
Zarate)
Graphic novel.
(Methuen 1987, #4.95 0-413-59950-7 paperback)

HARRY SECOMBE:

_Goon for Lunch_ (by Harry Secombe)
(US: St. Martin's Press 1976, ISBN?)

_Twice Brightly_ (by Harry Secombe)
Harry Secombes first novel about a comedian just starting out on the circuit
in Britain.
(Robson Books 1974, 0-903-89523-4)

_Arias & Raspberries: the Autobiography of Harry Secombe_
(Robson, 0-860-51624-5)

SUE TOWNSEND:

_The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4_ (by Sue Townsend)
A novel.
(US: Avon 1982, 0-380-86876-8)

_The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole_ (by Sue Townsend)
A novel.
(US: Avon 1986, 0-380-70430-7)

_The Adrian Mole Diaries_ (by Sue Townsend)
_The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole_ and _The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole_.
(US: Grove 1986, $7.95 0-413-59560-9)

_The Queen and I_ (by Sue Townsend)
A novel.
(Methuen 1992, 0-413-6500-6; US: Soho 1993, $22.00 0-939-14997-4;
Soho 1993, 1-569-47015-4)

A VERY PECULIAR PRACTICE:

_A Very Peculiar Practice_ (author?)
Based on the t.v. show.
(First published by Coronet Books 1986, 0-340-39114-6)

_A Very Peculiar Practice: The New Frontier_ (author?)
Based on the t.v. show.
(First published by Methuen London 1988, 0-413-15520-X)

WAITING FOR GOD:

_Waiting For God_ (by Paul Ableman)
Novel based on the t.v. series by the same writer.
(BBC Books, #9.99 0-563-37086-6 hardcover)

YES, [PRIME] MINISTER:

_The Complete Yes Minster: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister, by the Right
Hon. James Hacker MP_ (edited by Jonathan Lynn and Anthony Jay)
The book covers everything prior to "Yes, Prime Minister," about 21 episodes
or so.
(US: Salem House Publishers, Topsfield, MA, 0-88162-272-9)

_The Complete Yes, Prime Minister_ (by Jonathan Lynn and Anthony Jay)
(BBC Books 1989, #6.99 0-563-20773-6)

THE YOUNG ONES:

_Bachelor Boys: The Young Ones Book_ (by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, and Lise
Meyer)
Tie-in to the t.v. show. Pictures and jokes by the characters.
(Sphere Books, Ltd., 0-7221-5765-7)

_Neil's Book of the Dead_ (by Nigel Planer and Terence Blacker)
By "Neil" from the t.v. cult series "The Young Ones."
(Harmony Books, 0-517-55964-1)


III. Compilations/History/Misc.

_How To Be a Complete Bitch_ (by Pamela Stephenson, Mike Lepine and
Mark Leigh)
Counterpart to _How To Be a Complete Bastard_ (see Adrian Edmondson).
(Virgin Books 1987, #3.95 0-86369-224-9 paperback)

_Max Headroom's Guide To Life_ (by David Hansen and Paul Owen)
(Bantam, 0-553-34352-1)

_The Guiness Book of Classic British Television_ (by Paul Cornell, Martin
Day, Keith Topping)
Contains articles on numerous British comedies.
(Guinness 1993, #14.99 0-85112-543-3)

_Footlights: A Hundred Years of Cambridge Comedy_ (by Robert Hewison)
Introduction by Eric Idle.
(Methuen London Ltd., 0-413-560503)

_From Fringe to Flying Circus: Celebrating a Unique Generation of
Comedy 1960-1980_ (by Roger Wilmut)
An examination of Beyond The Fringe, That Was The Week That Was, Not
Only...But Also..., I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, The Frost Report, The
Goodies, Monty Python, Ripping Yarns, and Fawlty Towers, among others.
(Methuen London Ltd., 413-507770-X)

_Funny Business_ (by David Housham and John Frank-Keyes; introduction by
Rowan Atkinson)
Companion book to the BBC "Funny Business" series of documentaries. "A
collection of brief accounts of the lives and work of some of the best
comics this century." Covers US as well as UK comics.
(Boxtree 1992, #9.99 1-85283-792-6 paperback)

_Didn't You Kill My Mother-In-Law?_ (by Roger Wilmut and Peter Rosengard)
"The story of alternative comedy in Britain from The Comedy Store to
Saturday Live." From around 1979 to mid 1980's. Includes Alexei Sayle, Ben
Elton, The Young Ones, The Comic Strip, and French and Saunders. Highly
recommended.
(Methuen 1989, #7.99 0-413-17390-9)

_Penguin Book of Comedy Sketches_ (ed. Frank Muir and Simon Brett)
Finest moments in British comedy, from early music-hall through "A Bit of
Fry And Laurie."
(Penguin 1992, #8.99 0-1401-5732-8 paperback)

_Ha Bloody Ha_ (by William Cook)
Interviews with up-and-coming comedians, among them Jo Brand, Julian
Clary and Steve Coogan.
(Publisher? 1994, 1-85702-180-0)

_A-Z of Comedy_ (by numerous comedians)
A full color guide to comedy clubs, comedians, and their lifestyles.
(Publisher?, #4.95 ISBN?)

_Amassed Hysteria_
Compliation of sketches from the "Hysteria" AIDS benefits. Features Fry and
Laurie, Ben Elton, French and Saunders, and Ruby Wax.
(Penquin, 0-140-16599-1)

_Comedy Greats: a Celebration of Comic Genius Past and Present_ (by Barry
Took)
(Wellingborough: Equation 1989, #12.95 1-853-36039-2; US: Sterling Pub.,
$19.95)

_Star Turns: the Life and Times of Benny Hill and Frankie Howard_ (by Barry
Took)
(Weidenfield & Nicolson 1992, #12.99 0-297-81297-1)

_Laughter in the Air: An Informal History of British Radio Comedy_ (by
Barry Took)
(Robson Books: British Broadcasting Corp. 1981, #3.95 0-860-51149-9)

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III. Publishers and Distributors

1. In the U.S.

You can write to these publishers for information on obtaining various
comedy books.

     Boxtree                                  Robson Books, Ltd.
     State Mutual Book &                      Parkwest Publications, Inc.
     Periodical Service, Ltd.                 451 Communipaw Ave.
     521 Fifth Avenue, 17th Fl.               Jersey City, NJ  07304
     New York, NY  10175                      (210) 432-3257
     (212) 682-5844

     Harmony Books                            Salem House Publishers
     201 East 50th St.                        Topsfield, MA
     New York, NY  10022

2. In the U.K.

     Dillons Direct                            Dillons Direct
     P.O. Box 1992                             Out Of Print Book Search Service
     Epping                                    (same address)
     Essex CM16 6YB                            Tel.: 0992 524554
     Tel.: 0345 125704
     Int'l.: +44 71 439 9921

Dillons' out of print book search service charges #2 for a search of up to
three books, refundable against any subsequent purchase.

     The Good Book Guide                      Titan Books Ltd.
     24 Seward Street                         19 Valentine Place
     London EC1V 3GB  UK                      London SE1 8QH
     Orders:  +4471-490 9905
     Service: +4471-490 9900


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    V. A Sample of Bookstores on the Internet

1. World Wide Web

World Wide Web Virtual Library: Literature Booksellers <ibic@sunite.unc.edu>:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/ibic/IBIC-Booksellers.html

Moe's Books (Berkeley, California) <moesbooks@delphi.com>:
http://moesbooks.com/moe.htm

UCI booksellers (University of California, Irvine) <books@uci.edu>:
http://bookweb.cwis.uci.edu:8042/HomeTest.html

Online BookStore (OBS) Ltd. <OBS@marketplace.com>:
http://marketplace.com/obs/obshome.html

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    VI. Acknowledgements

I'd like to thank the people who helped contribute and verify information.
Among those people are: Michelle Casino, Dave Chapman, Michael Clarkson,
Chris Dunford, Leslie Elman, Martin Eade, Dave Ford, Darla Pruitt, Paul
Rhodes, John Senn, Michael Shephard, Larry Solomon, Dan Staines, and
Michelle T. Street.

Many thanks to Vincent Golden and Tammy Whalen for their extensive research
and support.

Special thanks to James Kew for his guidance, feedback, and seemingly
endless patience.
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