The Duke Of Bedford's Book Of Snobs

John, Duke of Bedford (INSCRIBED)

Verlag: Peter Owen, 1965

Beschreibung

John, Duke of Bedford Inscribed by the author on half-title page Nicolas Bentley drew the pictures Jacket design by Keith Cunningham [142] pp. Peter Owen 1965 8 5/8" x 5 7/8" First published in 1965, The Duke of Bedford's Book of Snobs was a collaboration between Hungarian-born British author George Mikes (1912 1987), illustrator Nicolas Bentley (1907 1978), and John Ian Robert Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford and Marquess of Tavistock (1917 2002). Anyone who cannot make it through this witty and interesting book is truly a non-reader. John, Thirteenth Duke of Bedford, was an iconoclast who had a bird s eye view of post-World War II English society. In this book, he hilariously lampoons the poseurs, climbers, and snobs who are indigenous to that world, while at the same time providing extremely useful advice on how to become a part of it. The fun begins with the divine cover illustration and does not end until the final page. Highly recommend. Do not be too knowledgeable about art. Art is always a bit suspect and if you are seriously interested in it, keep it a secret. --John, Duke of Bedford *dampstaining to jacket cover*. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 34807

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Duke Of Bedford's Book Of Snobs

Verlag: Peter Owen

Erscheinungsdatum: 1965

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good

Signiert: Inscribed by Author(s)