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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > Humour collections & anthologies

FAME-ISH - My Life at the Edge of Stardom (Paperback): Mary Lynn Rajskub FAME-ISH - My Life at the Edge of Stardom (Paperback)
Mary Lynn Rajskub
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A debut collection of hilarious essays and endearing missteps on the road to becoming fame-ish—now in paperback!It’s not easy being kind of famous. Fortune. Younger men. Exclusive invites. Being mistaken for different actresses who are slightly prettier and more famous than you. It’s all part of the gig, and Mary Lynn Rajskub is a pro. Hilarious and self-deprecating, FAME-ISH is Mary Lynn Rajskub’s debut collection of riotously funny essays. Smart, satirical, and relatable, this book gives new meaning to the word icon as Mary Lynn navigates the entertainment world against the backdrop of her own quirky idiosyncrasies. She describes what it’s like to make out with Tom Cruise, be a waitress at Denny’s, and find your life’s purpose in 300 indecipherable, not-easy-steps—all in a day’s work. Mary Lynn is honest about her experiences with bisexuality, her college years as a slug, and the bright lights of stardom, ultimately giving the people what they want: an endearing, hilarious look at what it’s like to almost make a name for yourself in Hollywood.

You Goddess! - Life Lessons from Awesome Immortals (Paperback, Main): Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates You Goddess! - Life Lessons from Awesome Immortals (Paperback, Main)
Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates
R260 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R55 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

'What guts. What attitude! These are the immortals I wish I'd learned about at school.' OLIVIA COLMAN Channel the feminist power of mythical goddesses in this witty, inspirational gift book. 'Wonderful.' CERYS MATTHEWS Whether it's the Norse warrior goddess Freya breaking all the rules, the Yoruba goddess Oshun being unafraid to ask for what she's owed, or the Japanese goddess Uzume finding humour and playfulness in even the most embarrassing of situations: this fierce and fantastic tour of 25 ancient deities reclaims these feminist icons for a new generation. Why settle for mere mortal excellence when you could be living like a goddess? Divinely illustrated by Georgia Perry, You Goddess! will help you conquer today's world.

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang (Paperback): Chelsea Handler Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang (Paperback)
Chelsea Handler
R446 R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Save R76 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"WHAT . . . A RIOT "
Life doesn't get more hilarious than when Chelsea Handler takes aim with her irreverent wit. Who else would send all-staff emails to smoke out the dumbest people on her show? Now, in this new collection of original essays, the #1 bestselling author of "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" delivers one laugh-out-loud moment after another as she sets her sights on the ridiculous side of childhood, adulthood, and daughterhood.
Family moments are fair game, whether it's writing a report on Reaganomics to earn a Cabbage Patch doll, or teaching her father social graces by ordering him to stay indoors. It's open season on her love life, from playing a prank on her boyfriend (using a ravioli, a fake autopsy, and the Santa Monica pier) to adopting a dog so she can snuggle with someone who doesn't talk. And everyone better duck for cover when her beach vacation turns into matchmaking gone wild. Outrageously funny and deliciously wicked, CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG is good good good good
CHELSEA HANDLER ON...
Being unpopular "My parents couldn't have been more unreasonable when it came to fads or clothes that weren't purchased at a pharmacy."
Living with her boyfriend: "He's similar to a large toddler, the only difference being he doesn't cry when he wakes up."
Appreciating her brother: "He's a certified public accountant, and I have a real life."
Arm-wrestling a maid of honor: "It wasn't her strength that intimidated me. It was the starry way her eyes focused on me, like Mike Tyson getting ready to feed."

The Wit of Cricket - Second Innings (Hardcover): Barry Johnston The Wit of Cricket - Second Innings (Hardcover)
Barry Johnston
R623 R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes and stories from cricket's best-loved personalities proves that cricket is a funny game - even when rain stops play! In this updated and expanded edition, you can read not only the most popular stories by five of the game's all-time great characters - Richie Benaud, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston and Fred Trueman - but also the humour of famous cricketers such as Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff, Justin Langer, Shane Warne, and modern players including Jimmy Anderson, Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Here are dozens of hilarious anecdotes from around the world about the legendary cricketers Geoffrey Boycott, Donald Bradman, Michael Holding, Sachin Tendulkar and many others - not to mention broadcasting gaffes and giggles, sledging, short-sighted umpires and the phantom sock snipper in the England dressing-room!

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (Paperback, 1st Back Bay pbk. ed): David Sedaris Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (Paperback, 1st Back Bay pbk. ed)
David Sedaris
R466 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R92 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on vacation with his family. He gets a job selling drinks. He attends his brother's wedding. He mops his sister's floor. He gives directions to a lost traveler. He eats a hamburger. He has his blood sugar tested. It all sounds so normal, doesn't it? In his newest collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives -- a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is another unforgettable collection from one of the wittiest and most original writers at work today.

I Named My Dog Pushkin (And Other Immigrant Tales) - Notes from a Soviet girl on becoming an American woman (Paperback):... I Named My Dog Pushkin (And Other Immigrant Tales) - Notes from a Soviet girl on becoming an American woman (Paperback)
Margarita Gokun Silver
R278 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Buy a pair of Levi's, lose the Russian accent, become an American... how hard could it be? Moscow, 1988. After years of antisemitic harassment, countless hours waiting in line for toilet paper, and having zero access to cool jeans, Margarita decides it's time to get the hell out of the Soviet Union. While dreaming of buying the boat-sized Buick she'd seen in a pirated VHS of Miami Vice and getting a taste of whatever it is Bruce Springsteen is singing about, she comes up with a plan to escape Mother Russia for good. When Margarita arrives in the US with her family, she has one objective - become fully American as soon as possible, and leave her Soviet past behind. But she soon learns that finding her new voice is harder than avoiding the KGB. Because, how do you become someone else completely? Is it as simple as changing your name, upgrading your wardrobe and working on your pronunciation of the word 'sheet'? Can you let go of old habits (never, ever throw anything away), or learn to date without hang-ups ('there is no sex in the Soviet Union' after all)? Will you ever stop disappointing your parents, who expect you to become a doctor, a lawyer, an investment banker and a classical pianist - all at the same time? And can you still become the person you dreamed you'd be, while learning to embrace parts of yourself you've wanted to discard for good when you immigrated? Absolutely hilarious, painfully honest and sometimes heart-breaking, the award-winning I Named My Dog Pushkin will have fans of David Sedaris and Samantha Irby howling with laughter at Margarita's failures, her victories and the life lessons she learns as she grows as both a woman and an immigrant, in a world that often doesn't appreciate either. What readers are saying about I Named My Dog Pushkin: 'Hilariously funny, whip-smart and absolutely fascinating... Silver shows that the only person she needs to ever become is herself. Just amazing.' Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You and With or Without You 'Laugh-out-loud funny... a particular pleasure to see our splintered country through the eyes of this determined and appreciative emigree.' NPR Books 'An eye-opener... a whole other brand of Jewish humor... The book's wit, drama and erudition appear to me wholly miraculous. Margarita deserves a literary prize.' Alicia Bay Laurel, New York Times bestselling author of Living on the Earth 'Hysterically funny and thought-provoking... perfect for anyone fascinated with the USSR' FangirlNation 'I thoroughly enjoyed Margarita's witty and acerbic voice. This book was a delight!' Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat 'Hilarious... From one USSR immigrant to another... I related a lot.' Margarita Levieva, HBO's The Deuce 'Hilarious and thought-provoking.' California Bookwatch 'A memoir like this is so very rare, one in which you learn a great deal, while laughing throughout. Highly, highly recommended.' Wandering Educators 'Plunges the reader into a world in which Coca-Cola is synonymous with freedom... riveting... moving... Gokun Silver is a gifted, witty writer.' Los Angeles Review of Books 'Sure to delight while tugging at your heartstrings.' Jewish Book Council 'Had me laughing and smiling all the way through... a perfect balance of wit and seriousness... Superb.' Goodreads reviewer 'Laughed my socks off!' Goodreads reviewer 'I loved this book so much... I just could not stop reading.' NetGalley reviewer 'A sharp, witty memoir... Margarita captured Jewish joy and grief together perfectly.' Goodreads reviewer 'Darkly funny... reminiscent of other acerbic comedian authors like Sara Barron... fascinating.' NetGalley reviewer

How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences (Paperback): Sue William Silverman How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences (Paperback)
Sue William Silverman
R514 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R90 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

2021 Clara Johnson Award from Jane's Stories Press Foundation 2020 Gold Winner for Autobiography & Memoir in the Foreword INDIES Many are haunted and obsessed by their own eventual deaths, but perhaps no one as much as Sue William Silverman. This thematically linked collection of essays charts Silverman's attempt to confront her fears of that ultimate unknown. Her dread was fomented in part by a sexual assault, hidden for years, that led to an awareness that death and sex are in some ways inextricable, an everyday reality many women know too well. Through gallows humor, vivid realism, and fantastical speculation, How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences explores this fear of death and the author's desire to survive it. From cruising New Jersey's industry-blighted landscape in a gold Plymouth to visiting the emergency room for maladies both real and imagined to suffering the stifling strictness of an intractable piano teacher, Silverman guards her memories for the same reason she resurrects archaic words-to use as talismans to ward off the inevitable. Ultimately, Silverman knows there is no way to survive death physically. Still, through language, commemoration, and metaphor, she searches for a sliver of transcendent immortality.

I Don't Believe It! - Terrific Outrage from Middle England (Paperback, 2nd Enlarged edition): Nigel Cawthorne I Don't Believe It! - Terrific Outrage from Middle England (Paperback, 2nd Enlarged edition)
Nigel Cawthorne
R300 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R29 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Don't joke - The year in cartoons (Paperback): Andy Mason Don't joke - The year in cartoons (Paperback)
Andy Mason
R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covering all the catastrophes, conundrums, foibles, and fantasies of a tumultuous 12 months, this anthology brings together South Africa's most prominent cartoonists--from the old guard of Dov Fedler, Fred Mouton, and Tony Grogan to the groundbreaking new generation led by Brandan Reynolds, Sifiso Yalo, and Jeremy Nell--to create a pungent potpourri of the year's best political cartoons. Discerning cartoon readers and politically aware individuals will find caricatures created from the top headlines over the past year, including Mbeki's global meltdown, President Obama's election, the Gaza bombings, Somali pirates, swine flu, Mugabe's madness, the Dalai Lama's no-show, Eskom excuses, and much more.

The Bionic Plague - And Other Humorous History Howlers (Paperback): Paul Sharpe The Bionic Plague - And Other Humorous History Howlers (Paperback)
Paul Sharpe
R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'There were two theories about the Black Death. One was that it was bionic plague.' So says one of Paul Sharpe's history pupils. Or how about this one: 'Elgar taught himself to play the violin, cello and baboon - ' This is a rib-tickling little collection of history howlers. From the mildly diverting to the hilarious, Paul Sharpe's personal collection is sure to pass an hour or two in giggly, heart-warming amusement. A valuable insight into the things that history pupils manage to get so, so wrong -

The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary (Hardcover): Charlie Eccleshare The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary (Hardcover)
Charlie Eccleshare
R308 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Roma have risen from their ruins! Manolas, the Greek God in Rome! The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes. This was not meant to happen, this could not happen . . . this is happening! Peter Drury If football is the beautiful game, then commentators are its poets. Whether it's the brevity of Barry Davies, the boundless enthusiasm of Clive Tyldesley or the sheer eloquence of Peter Drury's monologues, the canon of football commentary is replete with memorable lines that would have some of the great classical orators nodding in appreciation. Curated by football journalist Charlie Eccleshare, The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary is a glorious anthology of iconic lines, set out as poems, celebrating the best commentators that have ever graced a microphone. Each poem is accompanied by 'scholarly' analysis capturing the enduring power of language on the beautiful game. So, drink it in, and immerse yourself in classic verse from Ali Brownlee, Andy Gray, Brian Moore, David Coleman, John Motson, Jon Champion, Jonathan Pearce, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Martin Tyler, and many more. ----- "It is a privilege to be part of this excellent work" - Martin Tyler "There have been some brilliant lines of commentary down the years and Charlie's academic deconstruction of them is terrific." - Peter Drury

Hyperthick (Paperback): Steve Aylett Hyperthick (Paperback)
Steve Aylett
R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Thora Hird's Book of Bygones (Paperback): Thora Hird Thora Hird's Book of Bygones (Paperback)
Thora Hird
R273 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R70 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thora looks back at domestic life, the theatre, going to church, growing up before the war, working in shops, and, never forgetting her true Morecambe roots, the hustle and bustle of the Northern seaside town. In her chatty and anecdotal style, she reminds us of all those words, objects and expressions that have gone out of modern usage and illustrates them with stories from her own early years.

Bee a Good Human - A Pollinators' Guide to a Better Life (Hardcover): Ali Beckman Bee a Good Human - A Pollinators' Guide to a Better Life (Hardcover)
Ali Beckman
R417 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combining inspiration, humor, and entomology, Instagram artist Ali Beckman (@SoFlyTaxidermy) is the internet's go-to gal for bug-related content that makes you a happier human. Beckman's witty comics, which use actual insects in everyday situations, illustrate the importance of pollinators as well as body positivity and mental health awareness. Using creatures that are donated, purchased, or found dead to create amusing cartoons, Bee a Good Human highlights the integral role of insects in our environment while also demonstrating we all have a part to play in this world. Beyond bugs, Beckman's art speaks to the value of self-love as she shares a narrative of growth and finding confidence within. Bee a Good Human features the best of Beckman's @SoFlyTaxidermy Instagram art. With 106 color illustrations, many of which have never appeared online, this gift of a book will make you consider the bigger picture-and laugh a little too.

Yearbook (Hardcover): Seth Rogen Yearbook (Hardcover)
Seth Rogen
R731 R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Save R125 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The World of Karl Pilkington (Paperback): Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais The World of Karl Pilkington (Paperback)
Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais 2
R303 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A collection of the best moments from the ‘Ricky Gervais Show’ with further musings from Karl Pilkington, star of Sky 1’s ‘An Idiot Abroad’. Karl Pilkington’s is a brilliant mind, locked inside a perfectly round head and uncluttered by the unhelpful constraints of logic or common sense. He both baffles and enlightens with his take on topics as diverse as population control, the rights of monkeys and how long you can stay alive with your head chopped off. Featuring the best conversations from ‘The Ricky Gervais Show’ podcasts and original illustrations and scribblings by Karl Pilkington, this is a unique trip into the mind of our most innovative visionary – or, as Gervais and Merchant know him, ‘the funniest man alive in Britain today’.

Funny You Should Ask . . . Again - More of Your Questions Answered by the QI Elves (Hardcover, Main): QI Elves Funny You Should Ask . . . Again - More of Your Questions Answered by the QI Elves (Hardcover, Main)
QI Elves
R411 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

*The perfect gift for the incurably curious* 'The best trivia book of the season.' THE SPECTATOR 'Mind-blowing.' DAILY MAIL 'Genuinely interesting.' POPULAR SCIENCE Which lottery numbers should I pick? Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust? Can dogs tell the time? Why do songs get stuck in my head? If Rome wasn't built in a day, how long did it take? Do plants make noises? Where is last Wednesday? These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by the listeners of BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy. Includes a foreword from Zoe Ball. *** For more from the team behind QI's hit TV show check out the QI FACTS series of books, @qikipedia and listen to their weekly podcast at nosuchthingasafish.com or visit qi.com

Who Do I Think I Am? - Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams (Hardcover): Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Who Do I Think I Am? - Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams (Hardcover)
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
R670 R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Save R108 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved MadTV character Bon Qui Qui, but it's her clean humor and hilarious storytelling that make her one of the most successful stand-up comedians and actresses today. With her razor-sharp wit, Anjelah recounts funny stories from her journey-from growing up caught between two worlds (do chips and salsa go with potato salad?) to unexpectedly embracing faith ("I love Jesus, but I will punch a 'ho") to her many adventures in dating (she may or may not have accepted dates simply for the food). Through it all, Anjelah transforms from a suburban-adjacent kid with Aquanet-drenched hair into a devoted Christian who abstains from drinking and premarital sex, into a mall-famous Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and then an actually famous comedian traveling the world and meeting people from all-walks of life, including Oprah. No biggie. (Huge biggie.) As she travels the world, Anjelah has eye-opening experiences, and she morphs from square, rigid Anjelah into "Funjelah," and learns that she can still ride with Jesus without squashing the other parts of her personality. Anjelah's stories explore subjects such as navigating your racial identity, finding your place in the world, chasing your crazy dreams, embracing the messiness of an evolving faith, and searching for belonging and meaning. Through her journey, Anjelah gets closer to discovering her true identity and encourages readers to have the audacity to dream big.

My Mess Is a Bit of a Life - Adventures in Anxiety (Hardcover, Main): Georgia Pritchett My Mess Is a Bit of a Life - Adventures in Anxiety (Hardcover, Main)
Georgia Pritchett
R406 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The must-have memoir from Emmy Award winning writer of Succession, Georgia Pritchett. 'Order her book. That's an order.' Miranda Hart 'Brimming with wit and honesty' Nina Stibbe 'Fantastically entertaining' Marina Hyde 'I absolutely bloody loved this book. Funny, relatable, easy to read, deep, shallow and everything in between.' Philippa Perry One of Stylist's Best Memoirs for Summer 2021 Georgia Pritchett knows a thing or two about anxiety. From worrying about the monsters under her bed as a child (Were they comfy enough?), to embracing womanhood, (One way of knowing you have crossed from girlhood to womanhood is that men stop furtively masturbating at you from bushes and start shouting things at you from cars. It's a beautiful moment) worry has accompanied her at every turn. This memoir is a joyful reflection on just how to live - and sometimes even thrive (sometimes not) - with anxiety. 'Incredibly funny - if you're a super-sensitive, anxious person, you will relate HARD. Whilst laughing hysterically.' Caitlin Moran 'I am SO excited about this book!' Richard Osman 'Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. It's tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!'' Julia Louis Dreyfus

Belgian Solutions (Paperback): David Helbich Belgian Solutions (Paperback)
David Helbich
R575 R512 Discovery Miles 5 120 Save R63 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Brussels-based artist David Helbich started collecting Belgian Solutions in 2006; he made photos of the peculiar and sometimes hilarious, no-nonsense solutions that he spotted in his daily surroundings. Once he started to share his photos online on Facebook in 2008 (the Belgian Solutions page has over 25,000 fans), the project gathered speed, with contributions by 'Belgian Solutions' spotters all over the world. And because Helbich keeps receiving pictures, he keeps creating content - much to the joy of his fans.

Cheeky Jurgen's Book of Cheeky Sayings - The Story of the Accidental Birth and Creation of Cheeky Jurgen (Paperback,... Cheeky Jurgen's Book of Cheeky Sayings - The Story of the Accidental Birth and Creation of Cheeky Jurgen (Paperback, Unabridged edition)
Cheeky Jurgen
R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well That Was Funny - 101 Feel Good Stories (Paperback): Amy Newmark Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well That Was Funny - 101 Feel Good Stories (Paperback)
Amy Newmark
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Prepare for storytelling at its funniest! You'll be laughing out loud at these feel-good stories that are sure to bring some sunshine into your life! Laugh your way through the missteps, mishaps and misadventures of everyday life with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well That Was Funny. In these 101 hilarious, true stories you'll read about the embarrassing moments, shocking realizations, and domestic disasters that leave us shaking our heads in disbelief, laughing at ourselves. From spouses to parents to children to colleagues and friends, and even pets, no one is safe in these pages. So prepare for some good, clean (and not so clean) fun! Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

100 Ways to Say No - How to Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No (Hardcover): Nicole Monente 100 Ways to Say No - How to Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No (Hardcover)
Nicole Monente
R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Recognising it's not always easy to say no, Nicole takes readers through real-life examples familiar to anyone who has found themselves saying yes when they really didn't want to, providing guidance on how to: Say no effectively and appropriately in any situation - Use techniques that come naturally to make saying no as stress-free as possible - Fend off unwanted invitations nicely but firmly - Set healthy boundaries with loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues - Tell yourself no when you need to - Let go of guilt, worry, and regrets and do what's right for you - Everyone needs healthy boundaries - let this charming book help you set them and make learning to say no much easier.

Postcard From The Past (Paperback): Tom Jackson Postcard From The Past (Paperback)
Tom Jackson 1
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDON In Postcard From The Past, Tom Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and most moving real messages from the backs of old postcards. 'Sublimely funny' Jason Hazeley, author of the Ladybird Books for Grown Ups 'My favourite Twitter account is now my favourite book. Irresistible!' Jill Mansell 'This book is an absolute treat' Holly Walsh 'Transfixing, beguiling, warmly haunting. These are the ghosts of a childhood' Robin Ince 'A hilarious and occasionally disturbing look at how the British remain resolutely small-minded wherever they go' Charlie Higson 'Six by four inch portions of pure heaven' Rachel Johnson 'Somehow both poignant and deeply creepy' Samira Ahmed 'One of Twitter's most nourishing concepts - each one arriving like a bonsai Alan Bennett play' Danny Baker 'Beautiful. Inspiring. Educational. Hilarious' Emma Freud 'One of the saddest and funniest picture books you're ever likely to read' Owen Hatherley, author of The Ministry of Nostalgia 'Hilarious, haunting, silly, poetic and profound' Danny Wallace 'A book of rare and genuine beauty' James O'Brien, LBC

Life Awheel - The 'Auto'biography of W de Forte (Paperback): Richard Skelton, Wilberforce De Forte Life Awheel - The 'Auto'biography of W de Forte (Paperback)
Richard Skelton, Wilberforce De Forte 1
R463 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R48 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Born in Shropshire soon after the end of the First World War, venerable motoring writer W de Forte has driven everything from his grandfather's first Daimler, to modern-day supercars ...ridden everything from vertiginous Victorian penny farthings, to high velocity twenty-first century superbikes ...travelled everywhere from the permafrost of the Arctic Circle to the baking sands of the Baja Peninsula ...and met everyone from Tazio Nuvolari to Valentino Rossi.W de Forte enjoyed an eventful career as a top-level journalist, spanning 75 years, during which time he tested many thousands of cars and reported on countless automotive events around the world. This made him uniquely qualified to comment on all aspects of classic and vintage motoring and motorcycling.Relatively undimmed by age and ague, even in his mid-90s, de Forte had no plans to retire, but, in early 2011, a high-speed prang while testing a wayward Rudge Ulster at a racing circuit in Belgium brought him up with a jolt, both literally and metaphorically. After recuperating in hospital, he settled down to write his long-awaited and much requested autobiography.This unique and insightful book is the result.Packed with fascinating stories about classic cars and motorcycles, A Life Awheel - the 'Auto' Biography of W de Forte is an account of an extraordinary motoring life, and the story of motoring in the 20th century.

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