- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Scribner (18 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743239628
- ISBN-13: 978-0743239622
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 15 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 703,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the bestselling author of The Blue Day book comes an uplifting look at the perennial search for Mr Right told through a delightful mix of retro images and wise and witty words. An extraordinary collection of rejection letters sent by publishers to now famous writers is sure to entertain and delight readers. Includes rejections of le Carr , Orwell and Joseph Heller. Dedicated to prisoner FF8282 and designed to help fill the time of the bereft millions who have nothing to read until the gates fly open and the world's most missed writer bounces out. The first book by cult cartoonist Dr Parsons, who stalks the corridors of power and pomposity armed with crayons and coloured pencils like some small, bearded avenging god.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
PLEASE GET THIS!!! There seem to be too many people strangely brainwashed by this 'powerful' president and prime minister and their manipulative words - especially, it seems, America. This book is just incredibly funny, - it's one of those 'it's so true!' moments. Of course, it's ridiculous and cartoonish as well, but it's very clever and is a great example of the satirical and cynical streak in the British nature. I first came across dr Parsons at Brighton where he was taking part in 'The big draw' -( something which is going on at the moment to get people drawing...), and was signing some of his smaller satirical cartoons (not 'proper' books). We bought 'this is me, by georg bush' and thought it was hilarious, right down to the subtle 'comments' on the back cover, such as "make the dum peepul laff cuz they don't think for themselves" - Jim O'Neill, USA, "Anything that portrays the president in a bad light is EXTREMELY dangerous" - A very concerned American. All under the title "Praise for 'This is me, by georg bush' " of course.
After that, "Tony and me: by George Bush" didn't let us down - it's one of the best discoveries I've made all year! It's only just become available - be one of the first to discover it! So if you're feeling depressed about all the lies and manipulation going on in the world at the moment, and like me, feeling perhaps just a tad 'un-patriotic', have a good chuckle and feel better knowing there's someone out there like you! You'll love it, I promise, right along with the original and childish cartoons. (Just be careful who you show it to!)...
After that, "Tony and me: by George Bush" didn't let us down - it's one of the best discoveries I've made all year! It's only just become available - be one of the first to discover it! So if you're feeling depressed about all the lies and manipulation going on in the world at the moment, and like me, feeling perhaps just a tad 'un-patriotic', have a good chuckle and feel better knowing there's someone out there like you! You'll love it, I promise, right along with the original and childish cartoons. (Just be careful who you show it to!)...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am not sure if the author of this delightful book ever got sued for his creation,but this comes as close as I have seen to slander. The book is drawn completely in vivid coloured wax crayon,as if by someone that is a little stunted in his development. Complete with the spelling mistakes one would expect from a child,this book tells the story of the (very close) friendship between George and Tony. The artist manages brilliantly to fit much of his personal opinion into the artwork. There were parts where I was laughing out loud. This light-hearted book will tell any reader of the future as much about the Bush era as any serious opinion piece,about the man and his conservative approach to life. An excellent souvenir of the man who vacated the "wite hous" earlier this year.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
You probably couldn't get many reads out of this book, but it works brilliantly on a first reading. Satire can be pretty unfunny and "finger-wagging" sometimes, but this book is satire at its best and most simple. I read half of it in a bookshop (it's only a little book) and I laughed out loud at every page. I'd imagine that the only people who wouldn't find it amusing would be hardcore US Republicans who maybe are members of some rifle association. And Alistair Campbell might take umbrage.
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Very very funny
This book is hilarious, it made me laugh out loud on every page, and while it will not sustain many re-reads it is an excellent satirical piece. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2004 by Mr Edward B Pomfret
Crass, Class hilarity
This is the book for simple people like you and me who simply want a light hearted read with the odd ounce of pant wetting hilarity. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2003
Barely raises a smile
I had a look at this book as my friend was finding it hysterically funny, and I was most disappointed! Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2003
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