An original and funny take on what it is to be British
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.
Ben Crystal has worked in tv, film and theatre, including the 2006 season at Shakespeare's Globe, and is a narrator for RNIB Talking Books, Channel 4 and the BBC. He wrote Shakespeare's Words, Shakespeare on Toast, and The Shakespeare Miscellany with his father, David Crystal.
Adam Russ is an actor and writer who lives in London. His previous books include The Revenge Seekers' Handbook and 101 Places Not to Visit.
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.
"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."
"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming."
"A chuckle a minute."
"This book is as informative as it is hilarious, full of facts and sharp observations."
"If you only buy one book tomorrow, make it this... charming."
"An entertaining combination of wry comments and fond observations. Very handy for Brits and non-Brits alike."
"Light-hearted, informative, and highly readable. Ed McLachlan's hilarious cartoons complement the text perfectly."
