The Timewaster Letters - Softcover

Cooper, Robin

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556527551 ISBN 13: 9781556527555

Publisher: Chicago Review Press, 2008

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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 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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About 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.

Review:

"Cooper's letters are absurd, pointless, and very, very funny." —Ricky Gervais
"Definitely NOT a waste of time . . . Brilliant!" —Matt Stone, creator, South Park

"Not many books have me laughing out loud, shouting 'F**k off!' in disbelief. This one did." —Martin Freeman, actor, The Office (UK)

"Probably the funniest book you'll read this year." —Guardian

"Don't read this book in public. You will laugh very loud and people will think you're crazy. We love this book!!!" —Tim and Eric, Tim & Eric Awesome Show

"I laughed hysterically. Then I thought about my life and cried hysterically." —Jonah Hill, actor, Knocked Up and Superbad

"This is the first book I've ever read, and if they're all as good as this, I look forward to a lifetime of reading." —Michael Cera, actor, Juno and Superbad

"Hilarious, ridiculous. I woke up laughing in the middle of the night at it." —Peter Baynham, cowriter, Borat

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