Taskmaster Series by Alex Horne 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People
Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781785944680; 9781529148442
Publisher: Ebury Publishing, Ebury Spotlight

Overview
This two-book paperback set brings the comedic chaos of the hit British TV show Taskmaster off the screen and into your living room. Written by Alex Horne, the show's co-creator and on-screen Taskmaster's Assistant, both titles translate the program's absurd, inventive challenges into activities anyone can attempt at home. Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People offers a huge library of prompts for solo readers or groups, while Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster turns the fun into a race with 101 tasks and clues. Together they make a witty, gift-ready set for fans and lovers of silly, clever fun.

About the Books
Taskmaster began as a niche panel show and grew into a beloved British comedy institution, prized for turning everyday objects and mundane instructions into moments of absurd creativity. Alex Horne, who devised the format and appears on-screen as the Taskmaster's Assistant, distilled that spirit into two companion paperbacks that let readers become contestants themselves. The first book, Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People, is a hefty compendium of tasks ranging from the practical to the gloriously pointless, encouraging readers to think sideways, improvise props, and find humor in constraint. It's designed to be dipped into alone or shared at a gathering, with tasks that reward lateral thinking more than skill. The second book, Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster, shifts the format into a puzzle-hunt race: readers follow a trail of 101 tasks and clues that build toward a single, ridiculous goal, rewarding patience, teamwork, and a willingness to follow instructions to their most literal, chaotic conclusion. Both books carry the show's signature deadpan wit in Horne's own voice. Packaged together, this set gives fans two complementary ways to engage with the Taskmaster universe: one an open buffet of standalone challenges, the other a structured, competitive journey, equally at home on a coffee table or brought out at a party to spark laughter among friends and family.

Key Benefits

• Two paperback books capturing the comedic spirit of the Taskmaster TV series
• Written by Alex Horne, the show's co-creator and on-screen Taskmaster's Assistant
• Hundreds of tasks and clues suited to solo readers, couples, families, or groups
• Great for game nights, parties, road trips, or classroom icebreaker activities
• A natural gift pick for Taskmaster fans, comedy lovers, and puzzle enthusiasts
• Compact paperback format that's easy to pack, share, and pass around

Book-by-Book Guide
Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People — A sprawling collection of standalone challenges that let readers recreate the show's inventive, low-stakes chaos at home.
Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster — A puzzle-driven race of 101 tasks and clues that leads readers toward one final, absurd prize.

About the Author
Alex Horne is a British comedian, writer, and musician best known as the co-creator of Taskmaster and its on-screen Taskmaster's Assistant, appearing alongside host Greg Davies throughout the show's run. Before Taskmaster, Horne built a career as a stand-up comedian and Edinburgh Fringe performer, and he continues to write and perform with his band, The Horne Section. His dry, meticulous, gleefully absurd comedic voice carries directly into these companion books, extending the show's task-based format into a reading experience fans can enjoy again and again at home.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for Taskmaster devotees, this paperback duo turns Horne's signature wit into hands-on fun for game nights, road trips, or holiday gatherings. Whether given as a birthday gift, a stocking stuffer, or a treat for yourself, these books promise laughter, friendly competition, and delightfully pointless creativity.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.