Monty Python; The Case Against Irreverence, Scurrility, Profanity, Vilification and Licentious Abuse

Eyre Methuen Ltd, London, 1981. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. introduction by author. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photograph, reproductions of documents and sketches. Photographic card cover with black, red and gray coloured titles to the front panel and black coloured titles to the backstrip. Throughout the career of Monty Python – Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gillam, Eric idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – they were accused of lapses of taste which caused numerous complaints from outraged viewers, cuts to their programs by television stations (not sanctioned) and the banning of their works in all its forms in various places of the world. "What have been the motive and the methods of those who censor and ban Python? How have the Pythons responded to the censor's an editor's pressures? How do these pressures operate in the entertainment business generally?" -- from the rear panel blurb. The author sets out to explore these questions. Minor creasing to the book corners with rubbing of the book hedges and panels. Some fading to the backstrip. Age toning of the textbook. Gift inscription to the top edge of the half title page. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [4], 5-96 pages,. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Film, Radio & Television; Humour. ISBN: 0413486605. ISBN/EAN: 9780413486608. Inventory No: 0118404. . 9780413486608