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Eric Idle
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Eric Idle
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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47 editions published between 1974 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 2,354 libraries worldwide The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion.
Casper
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13 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,328 libraries worldwide "Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey and his daughter Kat arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon, has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs, her partner-in-slime, can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Casper finds a kindred spirit in Kat, but the Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house.
Charlie and the chocolate factory
by Roald Dahl
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30 editions published between 1964 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,287 libraries worldwide Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
Monty Python's Spamalot original Broadway cast recording
by John Du Prez
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18 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,081 libraries worldwide Typescript, dated Mar. 17, 2005.
The road to Mars : a post-modem novel
by Eric Idle
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17 editions published between 1999 and 2002 in English and German and held by 1,051 libraries worldwide On a tour of planets in the 24th century, two comedians are caught in a terrorist plot to sabotage a spaceship. They are rescued by their robot, the third member of their act.
Monty Python's The meaning of life
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18 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and German and held by 1,018 libraries worldwide Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish).
Monty Python's Life of Brian
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27 editions published between 1979 and 2008 in English and held by 987 libraries worldwide The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean.
The secret of NIMH 2 Timmy to the rescue
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 822 libraries worldwide A young mouse must prove himself when Thorn Valley needs a hero.
The greedy bastard diary : a comic tour of America
by Eric Idle
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19 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 796 libraries worldwide A witty exploration of the American landscape--not to mention a brilliant comic's mind--this diary is chock-full of everything you ever wanted to know about Eric Idle, Monty Python, America, and sleeping on a bus. Idle is cheeky, touching and funny when recounting the riotous tales of his beginnings, his school days in a Dickensian academy for boys, and his affectionate reminiscences of fellow Pythons, traveling the world, as well as his longtime friend, George Harrison.
The adventures of Baron Munchausen
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24 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 687 libraries worldwide The amazing journeys of Baron von Munchausen, who sets sail in a hot air balloon in search of his old comrades-at-arms with the object of saving a European city from the superior forces of a Turkish sultan.
Life of Brian
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8 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 674 libraries worldwide The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean.
102 Dalmatians
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 636 libraries worldwide Oddball is the newest puppy. She is searching for her spots. Waddlesworth is a macaw who thinks he's a rottweiler. After a spot of therapy Cruella De Vil is released from prison and is a changed woman who is devoted to dogs and good causes. She is delighted that her parole officer, Chloe, has a dalmatian family and big connections with a dog charity. But the sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment so it is only a matter of time before Cruella is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using her new-found connections with Chloe and friends to get at the dalmatians.
Charlie and the great glass elevator
by Roald Dahl
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 624 libraries worldwide Taking up where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory leaves off, Charlie, his family, and Mr. Wonka find themselves launched into space in the great glass elevator.
Monty Python live
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 608 libraries worldwide What you are about to read--or have read to you--is a new book that is the first active collaboration of the Monty Python chaps for many, many years. In fact, the first book written and produced by the Pythons, themselves, since 1979. No, they are not all dead. Okay, some of them have been a bit quiet recently, and one or two have DNR notes by their bedsides, but the point is five of them are still technically alive and that, if not exactly cause for rejoicing, may well be cause for a new book. And this is it!
The Tale of the frog prince
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10 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 560 libraries worldwide Robin Williams is the frog who needs a kiss from a princess to return to human form, and Teri Garr is the beautiful but royally selfish princess who'll do anything to get rid of him.
Dudley Do-Right
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3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 525 libraries worldwide Follow the hilarious exploits of the dedicated but hapless young Mountie as he struggles to outwit the evil Snidely Whiplash.
Monty Python's flying circus
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25 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 516 libraries worldwide Thirteen episodes of comedy sketches from the 1st season of the television series: Monty Python's flying circus.
Ella enchanted
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 466 libraries worldwide Ella lives in a fanciful and magical world where all children are given a "gift" from their fairy Godmother at birth. Ella's gift - and curse - was that of obedience. As a result, Ella cannot refuse any command, and as a result she is often taken advantage of. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious "gift". Ella must outwit a kingdom filled with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, talking books and other various evil plots.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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10 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 428 libraries worldwide A wandering piper is hired by a selfish mayor to rid his village of rats; but when the mayor refuses to pay him, the piper plays his way out of town, leading all the children of Hamelin after him--never to be seen again.
The mikado
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6 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 385 libraries worldwide The irrepressible Eric Idle (Monty Python's Flying Circus) teams up with the English National Opera in this hilarious performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved comic opera, The Mikado. This rollicking version of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular tale relocates the action from ancient Japan to a 1920s English seaside resort. Here the rule of the Mikado is absolute--and often prone to whimsy. Ko-Ko (Eric Idle) is sentenced to death for the crime of flirting, but in a strange turn of events is instead named "Lord High Executioner." A delightful farce ensues as Ko-Ko can't behead anyone without first cutting off his own head. But by the second act, the Mikado demands an execution and Ko-Ko must delicately sing and dance his way around a messy situation involving the Mikado's son and his secret love Yum Yum. more
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German (52) No Linguistic content (39) Undetermined (32) French (27) Spanish (19) Multiple languages (6) Hungarian (2) Portuguese (2) Czech (2) (1) Italian (1) Dutch (1) Danish (1) Covers
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