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Jones was a wellrespected medieval historian, having written several books and presented television documentaries about the period, as well as a prolific children s book author. Former monty python actordirector and childrens author terry jones is coming into the office on thursday to record a guardian books podcast interview about his recent book for adults. Author terry joness complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Also, i recall my initial reaction was one of slight disappointment in that i was quite unfairly, i admit expecting pythonesque silliness, and while there is a bit of that, these stories range from madcap to sad and occasionally grim. Terry jones is one of the original creators of monty pythons flying circus. Terry jones s most popular book is lady cottingtons pressed fairy book. Books by terry jones author of lady cottingtons pressed. A quick accurate historical account of the crusades. Fairy tales is a 1981 book of childrens stories written by monty pythons terry jones and illustrated by michael foreman with both ink drawings and watercolour. Find bio, credits and filmography information for terry jones on allmovie unlike many of his fellow monty pythonites. Terry jones, member of monty python s flying circus comedian, author and filmmaker terry jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. He is the author of several children s books including fairy tales and fantastic stories, the knight and the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jones worked on documentaries about the middle ages, screenwriting, childrens books and a norse saga of his own, but it was the legacy of monty python that.
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