- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (12 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297852620
- ISBN-13: 978-0297852629
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 708,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Alan Bennett with his pants down - brilliantly funny' (Julie Burchill )
"Fountain makes dirty Britain 2008 sound disarmingly funny, because he's disarmingly funny... he's got a brilliant ear for a certain kind of dialogue" (Peter York INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
"Fountain is a funny man. He's got a playwright's ear for speech so there are plenty of laughs in the book" (Claire Black SCOTSMAN MAGAZINE )
"This is a further journey for this sexual... erm... athlete as he looks to see if he, and Britain, are depraved.." (BENT )
"This very funny book will certainly broaden your mind" (Gaydarnation.com )
"Fountain makes dirty Britain 2008 sound disarmingly funny, because he's disarmingly funny... he's got a brilliant ear for a certain kind of dialogue" (Peter York INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
"Fountain is a funny man. He's got a playwright's ear for speech so there are plenty of laughs in the book" (Claire Black SCOTSMAN MAGAZINE )
"This is a further journey for this sexual... erm... athlete as he looks to see if he, and Britain, are depraved.." (BENT )
"This very funny book will certainly broaden your mind" (Gaydarnation.com )
Peter York, Independent on Sunday
"Fountain makes dirty Britain 2008 sound disarmingly funny, because he's disarmingly funny... he's got a brilliant ear for a certain kind of dialogue"
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a treat! I was actually bought this book as a joke present but was delighted to discover that this was not a sleazy look at british deviants but in fact a thrilling journey around the UK that just happens to be a bit sexy. it is full of unexpected people and places but it is a much cheekier- "kiss me quick" britain than i was expecting . what Fountain does best is talk about himself, which is rather a good job as the book acts as both guide and autobiography. he is a likable author though sometimes a little shocking. what is nice, however, is that he too is shocked by some of the people he comes across and some of the locations he comes across them. all in all i thoroughly enjoyed the book and will continue to recommend it-even to my most prudish friends.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the book as holiday reading material and it proved perfect for the job. Not at all sleazy but a great account of a very funny, interesting and suprising journey around Britain. Mr Fountain clearly enjoyed the research and writes about it with a great sense of humour. My girlfriend tutted when she read the back cover but then read the book herself and thoroughly enjoyed it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a funny, honest and ultimately thought provoking examination of us Brits and our eccentric attitudes towards sex. I loved it and will remember some of the people and places that Tim Fountain encountered on his travels for years to come. Highly recommended.
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I loved it.... and I'm not even British! An easy, quick and fun read. An education for me and a bit like reading a naughty diary. I laughed out loud and gasped audibly. Read more
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I really liked the sound of this book, but was disappointed to say the least. What annoyed me more than anything, was the outing of people and clubs, that may have wished to keep a... Read more
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