Karl Pilkington books

Karl Pilkington is an English author, broadcaster, and former radio producer best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and his travel writing.

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The World of Karl Pilkington 2006 Buy
Happyslapped by a Jellyfish 2007 Buy
Karlology: What I’ve Learnt So Far… 2009 Buy
An Idiot Abroad 2010 Buy
The Further Adventures of An Idiot Abroad 2012 Buy
The Moaning of Life 2013 Buy
More Moaning 2016 Buy

Karl Pilkington rose to fame through The Ricky Gervais Show podcast, where his offbeat worldview and deadpan delivery made him a fan favorite. Originally working behind the scenes as a radio producer at XFM London, Pilkington was pushed in front of the microphone by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who found his unusual opinions endlessly entertaining.

His books mix travel writing with personal philosophy in a way that only Pilkington could pull off. From The World of Karl Pilkington, which collects his strangest musings, to the An Idiot Abroad tie-ins documenting his reluctant globe-trotting, each book captures his one-of-a-kind perspective. The Moaning of Life and its follow-up More Moaning continue in the same vein, covering everything from marriage to mortality with his trademark grumbling honesty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Karl Pilkington written?

Karl Pilkington has written seven books in one series.

What was Karl Pilkington's first book?

Karl Pilkington’s first book is The World of Karl Pilkington, published in 2006.

What is Karl Pilkington best known for?

Karl Pilkington is best known for his role in the podcast and TV series An Idiot Abroad, where he traveled the world visiting famous landmarks while offering his famously blunt and skeptical observations. He started as a producer on The Ricky Gervais Show before becoming a star in his own right.

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