The Timewaster Letters

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A uniquely British twist on the goofy letters-to-strangers genre, this brilliant compilation chronicles one man's outrageous and bizarre letters—to trade groups, department stores, clubs, political parties, and a certain children's book publisher—and the amazing responses he received to his ideas, observations, and unsolicited feedback. Asking countless questions, such as Would the Campaign for Courtesy be interested in his 10-Point Plan for a Courteous Britain? Could the Ball & Roller Bearing Manufacturers ...

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Overview

A uniquely British twist on the goofy letters-to-strangers genre, this brilliant compilation chronicles one man's outrageous and bizarre letters—to trade groups, department stores, clubs, political parties, and a certain children's book publisher—and the amazing responses he received to his ideas, observations, and unsolicited feedback. Asking countless questions, such as Would the Campaign for Courtesy be interested in his 10-Point Plan for a Courteous Britain? Could the Ball & Roller Bearing Manufacturers Association contact his "ball-bearing mad" son to suggest that he scale back his 95,000-piece collection? and Might Madame Tussaud's be interested in creating a wax likeness of him in a toga?, the book reveals the courteous and often bemused correspondence between the imaginative time waster and his unsuspecting targets, all of whom only encouraged him further. Hilarious and off-the-wall, this volume will have fellow schemers laughing out loud—and reaching for their pens.

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Editorial Reviews

Guardian
Probably the funniest book you'll read this year.
National Post
Just as amusing as his letters are the courteous, bemused responses. It's very British and great fun.
Cleveland Free Times
Good shtick . . . very good.
The Cleveland Scene
Very good.
npr.org
Doggedly earnest and puppyishly eager.
aintitcool.com
The perfect toilet book . . . you'll get a laugh . . . real comedy gold.
monstersandcritics.com
Great hilarity . . . audacious.
Tim & Eric Awesome Show
Don't read this book in public. You will laugh very loud and people will think you're crazy. We love this book!!!"
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781556527555
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 5/1/2008
  • Pages: 192
  • Sales rank: 981,406
  • Product dimensions: 5.02 (w) x 7.75 (h) x 0.41 (d)

Meet the Author

Robin Cooper just might be the pen name of Robert Popper, who is a BAFTA and British Comedy Award–nominated writer and producer of the BBC2 show Look Around You. He also appeared in the movie Hot Fuzz.

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