THE LIFE OF BRIAN / JESUS
Leicester: Matador, 2011. First Edition. Trade paperback. Presentation copy, inscribed by Julian Doyle to Eric Idle on the title page. A longtime collaborator on the films of Monty Python, Doyle was editor of the much loved and much maligned Life of Brian (1979), which starred Idle as Stan / Loretta, alongside Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. This work examines the often surreal religious war of words surrounding the film, and compares each scene with actual biblical events, arriving at some extraordinary conclusions. Octavo: 255 p. with numerous textual photographs (some color). Original paper wrappers. Some very mild edgewear; else very good or better.
From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, accompanied by a letter of provenance. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot. Very good. Item #76435
ISBN: 9781848766280
Price: $200.00