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·"Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in." EVELYN WAUGH
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P.G. Wodehouse's "Man Jeeves" in the revolutionary Bed Book Landscape Reading Format - a new approach to reading in bed as well as other places people enjoy reading while lying down, such as the beach, or on a grassy lawn in the park. Bed Books provide the freedom to lie in any comfortable position without being obligated to sit up in order to read. They can be an essential aid for readers who may be prone to back and neck strain when assuming the contorted body positions normally required for reading while lying down, and for those who have previously found it difficult or impossible to read books in bed, such as the elderly and the disabled. Bed Books can also be read sitting up as easily as with a conventional book. See the current Bed Book Catalog at: www.bedbooks.NET www.readinginbed.com
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
`My Man Jeeves' is a collection of nine short stories five of which chronicle the legendary Jeeves and Wooster who were premiered in Wodehouse's previous collection of short stories `The Man with Two Left Feet'. Jeeves is now the fountain of all world knowledge which he liberally dispenses to Bertie Wooster and his raft of friends all of whom require his assistance to get their hands of the girl of their dreams or a suitable allowance which are generally kept away by armies of Aunts, Uncles and even worse, potential in-laws. That Jeeves can tame them all is a testament to the man.
The other four stories concern Reggie Pepper whom is a bungling ass of the Bertie Wooster mould but whom takes on his friends menaces all on his own, often with less than satisfactory results.
The majority of the these stories were re-written and used in later collections, most notably `Carry On, Jeeves', the Jeeves stories requiring very little modification but with Reggie's parts split between Jeeves and Wooster. That is not to say that these are rough drafts, these are written by a Wodehouse very much finding his genius for farce. That Reggie Pepper was written out of these stories would appear to be more a commercial rather than an artistic decision.
Anyway the book is fantastic, the writer is a genius, God is in his heaven, the larch is on the thorn and all is right in the best of all possible worlds.
The other four stories concern Reggie Pepper whom is a bungling ass of the Bertie Wooster mould but whom takes on his friends menaces all on his own, often with less than satisfactory results.
The majority of the these stories were re-written and used in later collections, most notably `Carry On, Jeeves', the Jeeves stories requiring very little modification but with Reggie's parts split between Jeeves and Wooster. That is not to say that these are rough drafts, these are written by a Wodehouse very much finding his genius for farce. That Reggie Pepper was written out of these stories would appear to be more a commercial rather than an artistic decision.
Anyway the book is fantastic, the writer is a genius, God is in his heaven, the larch is on the thorn and all is right in the best of all possible worlds.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So in love with them am I, that I find I am simply unable to stop reading. During breakfast (made, lamentably, not by a valet, but my myself) more often than not I am to be found huddled over cereal and toast, nose in the pages; not even walking up and down stairs prevents me from reading. I fancy it now takes rather a long time to traverse them lest I fall flat on my face. I shouldn't mind my face so much as the idea of damaging the book.
Jeeves and Wooster, in a word (or two), are mind-bendingly wonderful. Breath-takingly unique... Absolutely topping. Old Wooster's a rummy sort of chap - has a heart of gold, says Jeeves. Jeeves is a marvel and a miracle and Bertie would be lost without him, old thing.
Modern speech lacks the joy, spirit and beauty of Wodehouse's prose. I toyed with the idea of writing this entire review in Wodehousese, but in no way could I do it justice. However, by the time you're one short story in, you'll find yourself *thinking* in the way they speak, and having to make do with the way we communicate now is a dreadful, dreadful disappointment.
But, even more than that, Wodehouse has created a world that is much, much nicer than ours. My Man Jeeves contains 8 short stories (and I hasten to add, am not generally a fan of short stories... but then Wodehouse isn't your average story-teller) only 4 of which are about Jeeves and Wooster. The other 4 are about Reggie Pepper who was the precursor to Bertie. Jeeves's absence is certainly conspicuous but, as it turns out, it just makes you appreciate the duo all the more.
If you're new to Jeeves and Wooster (oh, if you're new to them, how I envy you!), this is the place to start. And the Bed Book version is absolutely glorious! If you like lying down (aye, well, s'alright) this is best invention since knees that bend. The only difference from normal books being the text is printed sideways. It sounds distinctly underwhelming, like it shouldn't make any difference... but it truly does. And it means you can wile away your witching hour with these spiffing gentlemen, which is surely the blessiest of blessings.
So with all that in mind, there are really only 2 questions: 1) What incentive (and by incentive, I mean shameless bribe) can I offer you to befriend these 2 and join me in starting a language revolution? And, 2) Wodehouse is no longer with us, meaning once all Jeeves and Wooster stories are read, that's it, and the point is - the nub of the thing is - what is to be done about it?
Jeeves and Wooster, in a word (or two), are mind-bendingly wonderful. Breath-takingly unique... Absolutely topping. Old Wooster's a rummy sort of chap - has a heart of gold, says Jeeves. Jeeves is a marvel and a miracle and Bertie would be lost without him, old thing.
Modern speech lacks the joy, spirit and beauty of Wodehouse's prose. I toyed with the idea of writing this entire review in Wodehousese, but in no way could I do it justice. However, by the time you're one short story in, you'll find yourself *thinking* in the way they speak, and having to make do with the way we communicate now is a dreadful, dreadful disappointment.
But, even more than that, Wodehouse has created a world that is much, much nicer than ours. My Man Jeeves contains 8 short stories (and I hasten to add, am not generally a fan of short stories... but then Wodehouse isn't your average story-teller) only 4 of which are about Jeeves and Wooster. The other 4 are about Reggie Pepper who was the precursor to Bertie. Jeeves's absence is certainly conspicuous but, as it turns out, it just makes you appreciate the duo all the more.
If you're new to Jeeves and Wooster (oh, if you're new to them, how I envy you!), this is the place to start. And the Bed Book version is absolutely glorious! If you like lying down (aye, well, s'alright) this is best invention since knees that bend. The only difference from normal books being the text is printed sideways. It sounds distinctly underwhelming, like it shouldn't make any difference... but it truly does. And it means you can wile away your witching hour with these spiffing gentlemen, which is surely the blessiest of blessings.
So with all that in mind, there are really only 2 questions: 1) What incentive (and by incentive, I mean shameless bribe) can I offer you to befriend these 2 and join me in starting a language revolution? And, 2) Wodehouse is no longer with us, meaning once all Jeeves and Wooster stories are read, that's it, and the point is - the nub of the thing is - what is to be done about it?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Published in 1919, this is the first collection of Wodehouse short stories to include Jeeves and Wooster, as well as containing tales of Reggie Pepper, a clear Wooster prototype. Subsequently, a number of the stories were re-worked and appeared in later books (or the TV series). Aficionados of Jeeves and Wooster may be interested to learn that the following classic tales first saw the light in "My Man Jeeves", namely, Jeeves's authorship of a children's book on American birds, Motty (Lord Pershore)'s wild binge drinking and partying in New York, the story of the Duke of Chiswick and the Birdsburg delegates, the "Kiss Tuppy" child, and Rockmetteller Todd - poet turned reluctant New York nightlife king. A fine introduction to what would become a classic 20th century literary double act.
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Bertie and Reggie
This is the first collection of short stories featuring the wonderful creations of P.G. Wodehouse, Jeeves and Wooster. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joanne D'Arcy
This book opens the wrong way
OK I know I'm thick, but i didn't cotton on that the reason this is a BED BOOK is that the pages have been printed at 90 degrees to a normal book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bartholomew
Beware! It's a "bed book"
When you click to look inside, this book appears to be of the layout that has worked so well since the dawn of books. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Katazunk
Not all Jeeves
At first I was put off by the format of the "Bed-Book" as it was published in a two columns per page, foolscap format instead of the usual and expected portait format. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J vincent
strange layout
As always Jeeves an absolute delight but unlike other reviewers I
hated the layout. What is a 'bed book'? I can't see the point ! Read more
hated the layout. What is a 'bed book'? I can't see the point ! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nefertiti
Early Drafts
This book, in my opinion, is not one of Wodehouse's best. At the time, it was the first complete Jeeves book, yet now, all the Jeeves stories have been edited and re-printed in... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Wodehouse2010
My Man Jeeves
Being a big fan of PGW I was really pleased to find this book on Amazon as I had not read this story before. Wonderful as always. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Ruth B
My man Jeeves
Great book, it was a bit of a surprise though that it is a 'bed-book', but that was okay. Not all stories in it are Jeeves-stories, so if you're only looking for those, you might... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Hibernia
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