{"product_id":"the-essential-spike-milligan-1","title":"The Essential Spike Milligan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Spike Milligan opus, containing everything from classics to hidden gems, with a foreword by Eddie Izzard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning anthology of Spike Milligan's work comprises of favourites from his classic books ('Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall', 'Goodbye Soldier', 'Puckoon'!) as well as scripts from the now-classic Goon Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterspersing such comic genius is also a touching collection of letters and his celebrated and liberating writings on depression, demonstrating the diverse talent of a man whose creative output spanned over half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection of children's poetry and writings ('Unspun Socks for A Chicken's Laundry', 'A Book of Milliganimals', 'Silly Verse for Kids' and much more) reveals Spike's irresistible connection with the childlike imagination and a brilliant sense of the ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the favourite and funniest stories are there. For those who want an excellent introduction to the mind of Milligan or a welcome return to a much-loved genius, this is the ultimate Milligan reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spike Milligan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809017622697,"sku":"9780007155118","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780007155118.jpg?v=1729842370","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/the-essential-spike-milligan-1","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}