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Ricky Gervais Presents: The World of Karl Pilkington Paperback – Bargain Price, October 10, 2006

by Karl Pilkington (Author)

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In this pithy and hilarious book, Karl Pilkington is in conversation with (the often bewildered) Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the writers and stars of The Office and Extras, unwittingly outwitting even those comedy Goliaths as he struggles in vain to make sense of the world around him.

Unencumbered by erudition and impervious to logic, Karl ambles down a heuristic path to enlightenment under the edifying influence of Ricky and Steve. His pronouncements on such diverse and contentious topics as population control, simian affairs within human society, the sartorial deliberations of solitary spacemen and how long you can stay alive with your head chopped off, are matched in the vehemence with which they are proposed only by the degree to which they are ill-conceived.

Featuring Karl's original illustrations, imaginative scribblings and the best conversations of the world record-breaking Podcasts, The Ricky Gervais Show, this is a unique trip into the world of one of our most innovative thinkers, visionaries and prophets, or as Gervais knows him, "the funniest man I've ever met."

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240
Pages
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EN
English
Publisher

Hyperion
Publication date

2006
October 10
Grade level

8 and up
Reading age

18 years and up
Dimensions

5.5 x 7.5
inches
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About the Author

Karl Pilkington is a radio producer previously best known for producing The Ricky Gervais Show on UK's Xfm radio. He has now reached an international audience through his appearances with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on "The Ricky Gervais Show" podcast. He lives in London; this is his first book. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are long-time collaborators and are the comic geniuses behind "The Office" and "Extras."

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000TSXQ7M
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion (October 10, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 7.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,049,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,341 in British & Irish Humor & Satire
- #7,130 in Humor Essays (Books)
- #12,939 in Deals in Books

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Ricky Gervais has won numerous awards for his broadcast work, including six BAFTAs and two Golden Globes for writing, directing and starring in his TV comedy 'The Office'. His recent stand-up tours were sell-outs and received widespread critical acclaim.

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pcwinn

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019

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This book is hilarious. I enjoyed reading it. Scary part is I found myself agreeing with him on a few things.

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Joao Pedro M. Lopes

Karl Pilkington is a God

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013

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Karl Pilkington is a one of a kind human being with his own philosophy. At first you will laugh as hard as you can with his theories. On a second look you realize how he's right about certain things, and how he got to that truth through his innocent way to look at the world.

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Chase

very funny

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2010

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this book is hilarious.. i'm not sure anyone who isnt familier with Karl would find it very funny.. but if you are, you will literally hear him talking in your head as you read, and i guarantee you will laugh out loud. and the animations make it just that much for funny.

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M. thixton

Karl unintentionally being hilarious.

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014

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Another great book with Karl as the subject. He just has a way of looking at things from his perspective what is quite refreshing. Kinda makes me think that everyone else is over thinking things big time.

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Lauren

Too funny

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2011

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Karl Pilkington is just absolutely hilarious...and he doesn't even know it. Great book to have around, but if you're not the reading type, just download or purchase the CD's of the podcasts or watch the Ricky Gervais Show on HBO. The contents of the book are literally taken from the podcasts. But if you are a huge fan like me, then this is a book you should own.

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2017

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A great compilation of some of the XFM podcasts and excerpts from Karl's diary.

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Kris H

I couldnt believe I found this

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013

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If you have ever watch the Ricky Gervais show you will understand the mindset of Karl Pilkington. This book is written exactly as the podcast and is AWESOME!! MUST READ!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014

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I own all of his books, this was another gem. Though a lot is the same content from the podcasts.. again, still a gem.

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Rubbie99

Karl is Awesome

Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2013

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I love Karl and all his antics. I can't get enough, either you like him or you don't. I do and loved this book.

DaisyN

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2014

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Fabulous book really funny

Nick

Good purchase if unfamilar with Ricky Gervais Show

Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2018

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This is a good purchase for those unfamiliar with the podcasts and radio shows featuring Karl, as the ‘book’ is just filled with direct transcripts from these shows. Otherwise, if you’re like me and have listened to most of the podcasts already, this book has nothing new to offer.

Miss L R Plant

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2016

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its the podcasts written down, so if youve seen the ricky gervais show its just that written.

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