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Barcelona Plates
Alexei Sayle
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Description for Barcelona Plates
Paperback. The renowned comedian and presenter Alexei Sayle proves himself to be a formidable literary talent in this wonderful collection of sleek, dark, and witty short stories. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 160.
A septuagenarian contract killer, a chronic hypochondriac, two zombie-creating comedians, a good Samaritan and a man called Barnaby whose holiday takes an unexpected turn. In these sleek and witty tales, described by Loaded as 'an excellent collection of dark, funny and bizarre short stories', Alexei Sayle's characters are vividly, wryly - and occasionally disturbingly - portrayed. Their voices, and the stories they have to tell will remain in the mind for a long, long time.
A septuagenarian contract killer, a chronic hypochondriac, two zombie-creating comedians, a good Samaritan and a man called Barnaby whose holiday takes an unexpected turn. In these sleek and witty tales, described by Loaded as 'an excellent collection of dark, funny and bizarre short stories', Alexei Sayle's characters are vividly, wryly - and occasionally disturbingly - portrayed. Their voices, and the stories they have to tell will remain in the mind for a long, long time.
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340936382
SKU
V9780340936382
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle is a comedian, actor, presenter and writer. His television work as a writer and performer includes The Young Ones, Alexei Sayle's Stuff, and The All New Alexei Sayle Show. He has written regularly for the Observer, Indepedent, Time Out, Car Magazine and Esquire and he has appeared in numerous films, from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ... Read more
Reviews for Barcelona Plates
'Brilliant tragedy and brilliant comedy in one stunning sentence...It reminded me most of nothing I'd ever read before.'
Douglas Adams
'A cracking read...dense with smart ideas, sour observations and loony rants'
Independent on Sunday
'Arch, desiccated and menacing...brilliant'
The Times
'Barcelona Plates will put a smile on your face and ... Read more
Douglas Adams
'A cracking read...dense with smart ideas, sour observations and loony rants'
Independent on Sunday
'Arch, desiccated and menacing...brilliant'
The Times
'Barcelona Plates will put a smile on your face and ... Read more