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by Robin Cooper (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (22 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843171694
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843171690
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Cooper's letters are absurd, pointless, and very, very funny" Ricky Gervais, co-creator/star The Office "This is the funniest book I have ever read" Matt Lucas, Little Britain "I laughed so much I hurt myself - and others" David Walliams, Little Britain "I thought it was highly original, more original than Teenwolf - and Teenwolf Too" Avid Merrion, Bo' Selecta! "In Jack magazine I happily handed over 100 pages in 12 issues to Mr Cooper, more than any other contributor. Our readers loved him, you will too" James Brown, founding editor of Jack and Loaded

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5.0 out of 5 stars I bet you'll laugh, 24 Oct 2004
This review is from: The Timewaster Letters (Paperback)
As an ardent letter writer, I wanted this book as soon as I saw it was released. I wasn't disappointed. I'd not got past the second letter and my other half asked me to leave the room with my book because my laughter stopped him hearing the TV.

I'm not sure how Robin Cooper gets his ideas for potential products but his proposals were brilliant - a book for children on the bedtime activities of William Stanley Jr, a venus fly trap for birds - how these companies didn't send someone around to have this guy locked up is beyond me. Their replies are all very measured and calm, but you just know the recipient was slightly concerned about Robin. Robin pulls every stunt off with style.

I challenge you to buy this book and not laugh, especially if you've written a letter to a big company, been fobbed off and wanted to get your own back.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Timewaster Letters - How I laughed..., 21 Dec 2004
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I loved this book - I bought it in a second hand shop in Stoke Newington, as I normally only buy novels new, but I regretted not having bought this new. I may have to go out and buy another copy - and more copies for friends and family.

I laughed so hard I almost cried. I got odd looks on the bus, but I didn't care. Some of this book is just hilarious - e.g. in particular the scarecrows made of beef - and then the fact that these were actually meant to be made of "beel". But nearly every page was brilliant. As a publisher myself, the letters to and from publishers and the madcap children's book ideas particularly appealed.

There are other similar books, from the US - these aren't as funny, and the one I read seemed to be a lot more repetitive and far less interesting. This is the one you should buy - now.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You'll need a box of tissues when you read this book, 2 Jan 2005
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I am not normally one to laugh out loud when reading a book. The Timewaster Letters, however, had me in fits of uncontrolable laughter when I started it late one night in bed over the Christmas hols. My wife, already soundly asleep next to me, soon woke as I started to roar and cry with laughter. If you want 2 hours of childish fun, I cannot recommend this wonderful piece of nonsense enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it says on the cover!
Seriously...this is the funniest book I've ever read! I've been sitting in the staffroom almost howling with laughter...which has in its turn made my collegues laugh. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars pretty funny
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