He Died with a Felafel in His Hand is a purportedly non-fiction autobiographical novel by Australian author John Birmingham about his experiences as a share housing tenant,[1] first published in 1994 by The Yellow Press (ISBN 1-875989-21-8).

The story consists of a collection of colourful anecdotes about living in share houses in Brisbane and other cities in Australia with variously dubious housemates.

The book was subsequently adapted into the longest running stage play in Australian history[2] and, in 2001, was made into a film by Richard Lowenstein, starring Noah Taylor, Emily Hamilton and Sophie Lee.

7th Place – Carlton After trying to freeze out the Daves from the house by cutting off the gas and electricity, John gives in and moves to a loft in Fitzroy.

John keeps the house on and in moves: Nina moves out to live with her friend Tanya 11th Place The book then segues to 12th Place – band house in Darlinghurst, Sydney 13th Place – Kippax street Downstairs Ivan and Uptight Martin move out within three days of each other and are replaced by Birmingham's narrative is interspersed with humorous testimonials from other veterans of the Australian share house lifestyle, and descriptions of common share house paraphernalia, such as the bucket bong, the ubiquitous "brown couch", and milk crates serving as makeshift furniture.