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Monty Python's Flying Circus, Episodes 1-26: An Utterly Complete, Thoroughly Unillustrated, Absolutely Unauthorized Guide to Possibly All the ...

Monty Python's Flying Circus, Episodes 1-26: An Utterly Complete, Thoroughly Unillustrated, Absolutely Unauthorized Guide to Possibly All the ... "Two Sheds" Jackson to Zambesi, Volume 1

by Darl Larsen (Author)

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Synopsis

This book identifies and explains the plethora of cultural, historical, and topical allusions of the landmark series. Each entry indicates what sketch it appeared in and is cross-referenced between episodes. Entries cover literary and metaphoric allusions, symbolisms, names, peoples, and places as well as the myriad social, cultural, and historical elements that populate and inform these episodes.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 492
 Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 16 Apr 2013
ISBN 10: 1589797124
ISBN 13: 9781589797123
Prizes: Winner of ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award: Reference 2009.

Media Reviews
By assembling his massive guide to every TV episode of the seminal British cult favorite Monty Python's Flying Circus, Professor Darl Larsen gives casual admirers who only know the Pythons from the musical Spamalot or more famous sketches a much larger perspective. . . . Blessed with an academic's attention to detail and a fan's enthusiasm for the troupe's comic achievements, Larsen hopes his comprehensive study will delight fans new and old. * Kirkus *
Monty Python enthusiasts will appreciate this companion to Monty Python's Flying Circus. . . . Casual fans will enjoy browsing through the book. * Booklist *
Larsen is a devoted fan who exhaustively analyzes the series without ever obscuring its unique brand of humor. . . . This one-of-a-kind homage to Monty Python, meticulously researched and well written throughout, deserves a place in all popular culture collections. * Library Journal, Starred Review *
Darl Larsen is well versed in his material. . . . Well documented and comprehensive, if not exhaustive, this is an informative and entertaining deconstruction of all things Flying Circus. * Salem Press *
This book provides not just a simple explanation of who the frequently referenced Reginald Maulding was, but also what made him such an attractive target for the show's humor....This book likely will interest libraries supporting television and popular culture studies. Recommended. * CHOICE *
. . . [P]ossibly the most useful book ever written for American Anglophiles. . . . Larsen's work is, as the title promises, truly comprehensive . . . simply a must-have for any fan of the Pythons. * Author Magazine *
Darl Larsen (Professor of Media Arts, Brigham Young University) presents Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1: Episodes 1-26, an unauthorized but exactingly thorough and in-depth guide to the famous British comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus . The wildly successful show, which developed a devoted cult following outside of the United Kingdom, lasted for 45 episodes. This gigantic first volume covers the first 26 episodes; the forthcoming second volume is slated to cover episodes 27-45. Featuring a unique format in which the section for each episode has all its entries catalogued alphabetically, Monty Python's Flying Circus discusses everything from literary and metaphoric allusions and symbolisms, to the names of people and places, social and cultural in-jokes, historical elements, and much more. A bibliography and exhaustive index round out this definitive reference for fans and pop culture students of the show! * Midwest Book Review *
Author Bio
Darl Larsen is professor of media arts and animation at Brigham Young University, where he teaches film and popular culture studies. He is the author of Monty Python, Shakespeare and English Renaissance Drama.