Goblins

by Spike Milligan, W. Heath Robinson (Illustrator)

For forty years, Heath Robinson's goblins have been among his best loved creations. Now, with the help of Spike Milligan, the goblins have taken on new names and somewhat eccentric characters in a unique and hilarious celebration of the genius of Heath Robinson. The result is a combination of comic and artistic talents that will delight readers of all ages.

64 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1980

About the author

Terence Alan Patrick Seán Milligan, known as Spike, was a comedian, writer and musician. He was of Irish descent, but spent most of his childhood in India and lived most of his later life in England, moving to Australia after retirement. He is famous for his work in The Goon Show, children's poetry and a series of comical autobiographical novels about his experiences serving in the British Army in WWII. Spike Milligan suffered from bipolar disorder, which led to depression and frequent breakdowns, but he will be remembered as a comic genius. His tombstone reads 'I told you I was ill' in Gaelic.