The Random Book Of. Richard

Pugh, Jonathan, Tester, Dan, Shanahan, Richard

ISBN 10: 1907158081 / ISBN 13: 9781907158087

Published by Stripe Pub, 2009

About this Item

Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Random Book Of. Richard
• Publisher: Stripe Pub
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907158081
• ISBN 13: 9781907158087
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.5 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

The Random Book of … Richard features facts, figures, stats and trivia on legions of record breakers, record losers, actors, singers, sportsmen, historical figures, the famous and infamous, felons, inventors, rulers, heartthrobs, politicians, and scientists called Richard. Which Richard invented one of the world's most popular children's toys by accident and then ran away to join a religious cult? Which Richard would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic? Which Richard is a famous comedian whose 1980s college band had a huge hit in the Philippines without his knowledge? Which Richard accompanied William the Conqueror in 1066, was nicknamed “Strongbow,” and died from an infected foot wound? Which Richard “breezed” a degree in philosophy, released two singles, and was mistakenly identified as Robert de Niro by Swedish tourists?

About the Author

Richard Shanahan writes short stories and poetry and is a keen musician. Jonathan Pugh first studied law, which presented him with hours of doodling practice. After a brief stint as an art teacher, he began his career as a freelance cartoonist in 1987. In January 2010 he joined the Daily Mail as their daily pocket cartoonist after nearly fifteen years at The Times. He was voted the Cartoon Art Trust Pocket Cartoonist of the Year in 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2007, and was the British Press Awards Cartoonist of the Year in 2001. As well as illustrating several books, his work has also appeared in the Guardian, the Independent, the Observer, Private Eye, Country Life, and the Spectator. His work also appears weekly in The Tablet.