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One Stop Short of Barking: Uncovering the London Underground (Hardcover)

by Mecca Ibrahim (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 95 pages
  • Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (30 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843307081
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843307082
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Love it or loathe it, the Tube is the world's oldest underground system, frequented daily by a staggering 3 million passengers. It has spawned classic phrases like 'Mind the Gap', has carried the rich and famous from Tony Blair to Geri Halliwell and has its own unwritten set of rules of behaviour and protocol. A refuge for all manner of wildlife from rats and pigeons to drunks and backpacking tourists, it still has a unique and special character, known most intimately to London's daily commuter crush. From bizarre drivers' announcements, the new relaxed rules for buskers and timetables that exist only in the imagination, this book unearths the secrets, the eccentricities, the history and the survival tips of this hot, overcrowded and mysterious subterranean world.

About the Author
Mecca Ibrahim is the creator of the award-winning website www goingunderground.com

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Tantalising Tit-bits of Tuberama, 19 Oct 2004
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Full of advice, jokes, stories, pictures and cartoons in bite-sized chunks of text and illustrations about every aspect of the London Underground, "One Stop Short of Barking" is almost perfect for reading while stuck on the "Tube" or whatever is your nearest equivalent descendent of the world's oldest underground rail system.

Making a great present for friends and relatives among the millions of daily commuters and about-to-visit tourists, "One Stop Short of Barking" explains the Tube's history (first proposed 1843, opening 20 years later), its many tall tales and secrets, travelling etiquette, celebrity spotting (the Queen, Tony Blair and more), wildlife - pigeons to mice - and typical users, from theatre students to politicians smarming their way to Westminster.

As well as a survival guide and tips on busking (take the Tube's audition and then, if accepted, play anything except Wonderwall or Streets of London), "One Stop Short of Barking" (named after the station of the same name and the effect the Tube can have on you) has compiled the best selection of driver announcements ("This is Knightsbridge Station. All change here for Mr Fayed's little corner shop") between two covers.

"One Stop Short of Barking" even offers hints about securing a seat so you avoid a life of strap hanging and explains how to position yourself on the platform to always be opposite the opening doors (no, no, you'll have to buy the book).

Verdict: easy read, useful information, funny, good gift.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars long awaited, 27 April 2004
One Stop Short of Barking is the long awaited first book by Mecca Ibrahim:a wacky collection of knowledge, gossip, history, mirth, myth and musingsof the sort that once again emphasise Londoners' abiding affection andirritation for the elderly underground railway system that keeps thecapital running. Put together in cooperation with her partner in crime,the infamous Annie Mole of Going Underground fame, it has all the irony,wit and wisdom of the much loved, and visited, Going Underground web siteand will no doubt romp through its first edition in very short order.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Tube Chuckles, 18 Oct 2004
I know a lot about the tube (no really, I do!) but there was plenty of information here that I either didn't know, or did know but had forgotten and was nice to be reminded.

The best bits are the little 'aside' boxes with the comments that tube drivers have made .. they still make me laugh ..

A very pleasant, colourful, cheerful read - excellent to have out on your coffee table at home, or that perfect 'stocking' size filler for christmas this year!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Slight, trite stocking-filler - hardly worth the one star
I had high hopes, particularly reading some of these reviews. In the event the book, which took barely 30 minutes to read cover to cover, was wholly unmemorable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dilberto

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute rubbish
I'm wondering if this is actually the worst book I've ever read. If you're looking at this review, dear customer, please don't buy this book. It's junk. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gavin Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little book good for a present
This is a quite fun, easy to read, pleasantly illustrated book. As other say it is a bit lightweight and amusing rather than laugh out loud funny. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2007 by James Buller

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect to dip in and out of
Unlike most other books about the London Underground this one is not supposed to be that serious. You can dip in & out of it as you like and there's always a fun little... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2006 by Paula

2.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, insubstantial but OK
I was a little surprised at the glowing reviews of this book. It's mildly amusing but not stunningly witty; it's rather lightweight and you can read it from cover to... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2006 by Ms. A. Rhodes

5.0 out of 5 stars Tube Travel STILL going strong!
Recent events relating to London's transport system may have scared some people off the Tube, but if you read this book, you'll see why so many Londoners hold the London... Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2005 by themole39

5.0 out of 5 stars Going Underground
One Stop Short Of Barking is truly an Xmas gift you will want to buy.Why wait till Xmas, get out and buy your copy now! Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2004 by Andy McGrath

5.0 out of 5 stars This'll have you in stitches...
What a great book - this is a must for anyone that has to brave to delights of the underground on a daily commute - it'll have you laughing out loud! I'd happily recommend it....
Published on 18 Oct 2004 by carolinelouise

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible
A really bright and intelligent read that's so intrisically "Tube", one can almost smell the effluent. Fantastic reading.
Published on 18 Oct 2004 by R. J. Hobson

5.0 out of 5 stars A mole's eye view of London
One Stop Short of Barking is genuinely funny. It's also surprisingly thought-provoking. As you read about the crazy mix of grimly silent commuters, buskers, wildlife, celebs,... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2004 by Kenpet

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