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Sorry, I'm British!
An Insider's Romp Through Britain from A to Z
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About The Book
The A to Z guide to your own laughable behaviour
Explore the oddities of the British psyche with this informative and witty illustrated guide. From small-talk to superiority, from cricket to condiments, and curry to class, when wandering lonely through the clouds of British behaviour this is the perfect companion. Discover the fate of a pitbull named ASBO, find out why we get bank holidays when we do, and learn why it's better to drive on the left. With 40 hilarious illustrations from acclaimed cartoonist Ed McLachlan, this is the perfect book for a nation that loves to laugh at itself.
About The Illustrator
Ed McLachlan's cartoons and illustrations have graced the pages of Punch, Private Eye, The Spectator, The Oldie, Saga and a host of newspapers, magazines, books, greetings cards, calendars, and films.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (October 1, 2010)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781780740409
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Raves and Reviews
"Full of strange facts, clever insights and amusing observations and adds up to a surprisingly comprehensive summary of what it means to be British… throughout there's a delightful, quiet wit that yearns to be quoted."
– Daily Mail
"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming."
– Independent on Sunday
"This book is as informative as it is hilarious, full of facts and sharp observations."
– Leicestershire and Rutland Life
"A chuckle a minute."
– Britain magazine
"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming."
– The Independent
"An entertaining combination of wry comments and fond observations. Very handy for Brits and non-Brits alike."
– David Else - Author of Lonely Planet guide to Great Britain
"Light-hearted, informative, and highly readable. Ed McLachlan's hilarious cartoons complement the text perfectly."
– Jonathan Crowther - Author of Oxford Guide to British and American Culture
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