The Complete Ripping Yarns |
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Michael Palin, Terry Jones
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Pages: 288 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0413773604
Pub: Methuen
Pub date: 1999-11-04
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 100977
Reader Reviews:
Serves its purpose beautifully (19/21 people found this helpful)
The scripts of all nine episodes of Ripping Yarns, immaculately presented in the style of a Boy's Own Annual.
Many people wonder at the purpose of such collections; I suppose this sort of thing is really intended for hardcore fans and aspiring comedy writers. That said, this book should by no means be regarded merely a source aid, or a token shelf-filler; many people may not have seen the television series, and the book makes for enjoyable reading in itself.
Each script is adequately illustrated with appropriate stills; the italicised action directions are witty and entertaining. You can also pick up on humorous details that may have flashed by on the screen; the full contents of school noticeboards, &c, are painstakingly transcribed wherever appropriate.
These tales make very pleasurable reading, but the collection loses a star for its somewhat limited appeal. Many, I imagine, would rather have the videos.
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