A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones

Author: Terry Jones
Price: £125
Publisher: Methuen, London, UK
Publication Date: 1999
Edition: First edition
Format: Original cloth gilt with dustwrapper
Condition: Fine in fine dustwrapper
Size: 13.3cm x 17.3cm
Pages: 64

Description:

First edition. Preface by Terry Gilliam. The first in the series. Signed by Terry Jones. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Scarce signed.

Terry Jones: A Short Biography

Terry Jones was a highly influential British writer, comedian, actor, and filmmaker, best known as a member of the iconic comedy group Monty Python. His work extended beyond comedy, as he was also an accomplished medieval historian, children’s author, and director.

Early Life and Education:

• Full Name: Terence Graham Parry Jones
• Birth: February 1, 1942, in Colwyn Bay, Wales
• Death: January 21, 2020, in London, England
• Education: Jones attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, Surrey, and later studied English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he developed a passion for medieval history and became involved in the university’s comedy scene.

Monty Python:

• Monty Python’s Flying Circus: Terry Jones is best known for being a founding member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a ground-breaking British television sketch comedy series that first aired in 1969. The show was known for its surreal humour, innovative format, and the blend of highbrow and lowbrow comedy.
• Roles in Monty Python: Jones was not only a performer but also a key writer for the group, often collaborating with Michael Palin. He was known for his roles as various characters, including the middle-aged housewives known as “Pepperpots” and historical figures. His writing was characterized by its intelligence, wit, and often absurdist elements.
• Directorial Work: Jones co-directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) with Terry Gilliam and was the sole director of Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983). Life of Brian is particularly noted for its satirical take on religion and is considered one of the greatest comedies of all time.

Beyond Monty Python:

• Film and TV: Beyond his work with Monty Python, Terry Jones directed several other films, including Personal Services (1987), which was based on the life of a real-life British madam, and Erik the Viking (1989), a comedic fantasy film. He also made documentaries, such as The Crusades (1995) and Medieval Lives (2004), where he explored history with his trademark humour and insight.
• Writing: Jones was an accomplished author, with a wide range of works including books on medieval history (Chaucer’s Knight: The Portrait of a Medieval Mercenary), children’s literature (the Fairy Tales series), and comedic fiction (Starship Titanic). His scholarly work on medieval history was well respected, and he had a particular interest in challenging established narratives about the period.
• Children’s Books: Terry Jones also wrote many children’s books, often filled with humour and fantastical elements, such as The Saga of Erik the Viking and Nicobobinus.

Personal Life:

• Family: Terry Jones was married twice. His first marriage was to Alison Telfer in 1970, with whom he had two children. He later married Anna Söderström in 2012, with whom he had another child.
• Health: In the later years of his life, Jones was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a form of dementia that affected his ability to speak and communicate. Despite this, he remained active in public life for as long as possible and continued to be honoured for his contributions to comedy and culture.

Legacy:

Terry Jones is remembered as a multi-talented creative force whose work in comedy, history, and literature has left a lasting impact. His contribution to Monty Python alone ensures his place in the annals of comedic history, but his broader body of work reveals a man of deep intelligence, curiosity, and humanity. His passing in 2020 was widely mourned, and he is celebrated not only for the laughter he brought to millions but also for his contributions to understanding history and culture.

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