- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Fourth Estate; (Reissue) edition (7 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841156574
- ISBN-13: 978-1841156576
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 140,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘It is meant to be a joke but, frankly, makes more sense to us than anything we've chanced across in ages. Inspired.’ Jockey Slut
‘In a world so utterly devoid of spiritual meaning and good manners it can only be a matter of time before millions are clamouring to follow “The Sacrements Of Grooming” and “The Way of the Trouser”.’ Sleazenation
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'It is meant to be a joke but, frankly, makes more sense to us than anything we've chanced across in ages. Inspired.'
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
If, like me, you have a secret hankering everytime you watch "Jeeves and Wooster" to don an immaculate jacket and stroll out into London society, doffing your hat to all and knowing there's nothing so splendid as as true British gentleman, then this one's for you.
Messrs Temple and Darkwood have surpassed themselves with this triumph of modern foppery over the walkman, and the brogue over the Reebok. Articles on what to wear and why, what to carry with you (nail scissors for that immaculate manicure and for cutting the wires of passing walkman users), and even the best way for a lady (or "Chapette") to grow her moustache. A subect not covered enough in my opinion.
Buy, it, read it, follow its advice. It will stand you in good stead next time you happen to find yourself abroad when you dazzle the poor foreigners with your wit, style and advanced use of the hat in polite conversation.
Messrs Temple and Darkwood have surpassed themselves with this triumph of modern foppery over the walkman, and the brogue over the Reebok. Articles on what to wear and why, what to carry with you (nail scissors for that immaculate manicure and for cutting the wires of passing walkman users), and even the best way for a lady (or "Chapette") to grow her moustache. A subect not covered enough in my opinion.
Buy, it, read it, follow its advice. It will stand you in good stead next time you happen to find yourself abroad when you dazzle the poor foreigners with your wit, style and advanced use of the hat in polite conversation.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
If, like myself, you find yourself in a state of despair concerning the ill-mannered antics of the polyester clad vulgaroisie that are erroding the moral fabric of polite society, then take the first step. Join the Charmed Uprising.
A revolution is upon us my dear comrades. A tweed revolution.
To partake in this glorious uprising, the aspiring chappist must first learn and embrace the basic tennets of good manners, proper ettiquette and sartorial correctness. This inspired book will assist you in your quest. And ladies fear not. There is also a small section entitled 'chappism for the ladies'. The CAD are nothing if not egalitarian.
Learn the semiotics of smoking, trouser semaphore and the subtle art of wooing the ladies. Discover the joys of loafing for it is your duty to uphold the shirk ethic!
This is indispensible agit-fop for the militant agent-raconteur. Join the cult of couth and purchase this fine manifesto before we are all buried under a festering mountain of 'sportswear' and mobile telephones.
A revolution is upon us my dear comrades. A tweed revolution.
To partake in this glorious uprising, the aspiring chappist must first learn and embrace the basic tennets of good manners, proper ettiquette and sartorial correctness. This inspired book will assist you in your quest. And ladies fear not. There is also a small section entitled 'chappism for the ladies'. The CAD are nothing if not egalitarian.
Learn the semiotics of smoking, trouser semaphore and the subtle art of wooing the ladies. Discover the joys of loafing for it is your duty to uphold the shirk ethic!
This is indispensible agit-fop for the militant agent-raconteur. Join the cult of couth and purchase this fine manifesto before we are all buried under a festering mountain of 'sportswear' and mobile telephones.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
To be read out loud in a clipped eloquent English voice. The funniest book I have ever read. It has considerable merit. Written throughout in precise, subtle English, this book WILL gain greater popularity, as all truly commendable books do. Unlike the 3 sequel books by Temple and Dashwood this is consistently funny and has few weak moments. To be re-read and savoured.
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Dr Livingstone I presume?
I say! Lets chuck these computey things out for the rag and bone man! What happened to the good old days of burst transmission, brush contacts and refined gentlemen? Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by Dr livingstone
Charmed if I do
About time too, join the charmed uprising to bring back elegance and decadence to the modern world. Learn how to use trouser semaphore, the importance of proper grooming and how to... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2004
Gentleman Anarchists of the world, Unite!
A simply spiffing tome. After all it's praise I wont waffle on here. Matron says I have a terrible tendancy to go off the subject. A lot like the time I as in India. Anyway... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2004 by "r3s1st"
Buck up your ideas man
Most young men these days need to pull themselves up by their boot straps and stop mooching about in training plimsolls and jewellery, which frankly, makes them look like girls on... Read more
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