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Monty Python Books in Order
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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Monty Python series? Start with "Monty Python's Big Red Book (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese)" (1972) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Monty Python reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Monty Python's Big Red Book (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese)
1972
Brand New Monty Python Bok (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese)
1973
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Just the Words (By: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam)
1989
The Fairly Incomplete and Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book (With: Graham Chapman,John Cleese,Terry Gilliam)
1994
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