Norma Farnes Libros

Heralded as brilliant and difficult in equal measure, Spike Milligan is one of the most prolific and mould-breaking writers of the twentieth century. Fantastically funny and incredibly talented, on his death in 2002, Spike left behind him one of the most diverse legacies in entertainment history. Creative, inspirational, and at times doggedly loyal, yet famously tempestuous and fickle, Spike was many things to many people. In MEMORIES OF MILLIGAN, Norma Farnes sets out to interview those who knew him best, amassing an array of personal memories from fellow performers and comedians, long time friends and former girlfriends. Compiled of intimate stories, small exchanges and habits that go into making up a relationship, be it personal or professional, MEMORIES OF MILLIGAN captures another side to the performer's public persona, to build a complete picture of one of the greatest comic writers to date. Ranging from interviews with fellow comedian Barry Humphries, scriptwriters Galton and Simpson, director Jonathan Miller, stalwart presenters Michael Palin and Terry Wogan, to comic geniuses such as Eric Sykes and producer George Martin, this original book encapsulates a moving portrait of a man who is synonymous with a unique era in post-war entertainment.

Norma Farnes, Spike's manager for many years, has made the selection and this time she has put in Spike's favourites. This highly personal collection includes more of the best from his war memoirs and novels, his journalism, his children's stories, poetry and drawings, plus a wonderful collection from his voluminous correspondence from the 60's onwards with such varied recipients as the Director - General of the BBC, Marty Feldman and the GPO.

A collection of scripts, sketches, Spike Milligan's personal memorabilia and photographs that make up the history of "The Goons". It also includes contributions from Harry Secombe and Eric Sykes. It forms the definitive story of Eccles, Bluebottle, Neddy, Grytpype-Thynne et al