Monty Python Books in Order

4
Books
1972
First Book
1994
Latest Book
23
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Monty Python books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Monty Python's Big Red Book (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese)

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1972

2

Brand New Monty Python Bok (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese)

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1973

3

Monty Python's Flying Circus: Just the Words (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam)

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1989

4

The Fairly Incomplete and Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book (With: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam)

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1994

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Monty Python series is publication order: 1. Monty Python's Big Red Book (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese) (1972), 2. Brand New Monty Python Bok (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese) (1973), 3. Monty Python's Flying Circus: Just the Words (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam) (1989), 4. The Fairly Incomplete and Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book (With: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam) (1994). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Monty Python series by Michael Palin contains 4 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

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