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David Ross has produced an extraordinary, eclectic and hilarious collection of thematically arranged Scottish insults, abuse and invective which has been wonderfully illustrated throughout by Rupert Besley. The best insults, according to the author, occupy an indefinite space between wit and abuse, containing elements of both to varying degree; they must always sting the victim, or else they are a failure. This book is full of rich and expressive examples of insult and invective for all occasions from all over Scotland. These have been passed down through the centuries or have emerged in modern times, proving that clever insults are infinitely more amusing and memorable than good jokes. And so, happy reading. If you don't like it, awa' an' bile yer heid!
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David Ross Was Born In Argyll And Educated At Dingwall Academy And St Andrews University. He Has Written And Compiled A Number Of Books On Scottish History And Culture. He Currently Lives In Hereford.
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A pleasingly vulgar book (Sunday Herald)
Just buy the book and gie yer greetin face a treat (Scots Magazine)
Just buy the book and gie yer greetin face a treat (Scots Magazine)
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- PublisherBirlinn
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1841585947
- ISBN 13 9781841585949
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages208
- IllustratorBesley Rupert
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