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Sit up straight, smarten yourself up, find a saucer for that cup and prepare to be poshed. What is a Pinch of Posh? As the bloodless severed head of class lies hollow on the marble pavement of the Winter Palace, it is obvious that the world cries loud for leadership. Through a life lived as an example of civilisation, Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn-Bowen show how to create a new perfect brand of Posh for a post-post-punk generation, all uniquely (bespoke) tailored so that even you might learn to enjoy 2000 years of culture, spot fake Prada at 100 paces and most important of all, learn how to use "One" correctly in any (and every) sentence. With this book, the world can at last rid itself of the evil that is middle-aged ladies in mini-skirts; the morbidly obese in sports wear; men stripped to their juddering waists to celebrate the first day of spring; and above all, street eating. It's witty, it's barbed, it's not always nice, but who doesn't find tough love deeply, deeply erotic! For after all the ends do justify the means and when the ultimate goal is a Pinch of Posh no sacrifice is too great. The contents Creating One's Own Class System; Keeping and Caring for Household Staff (don't leave them in the car on a hot day without opening a window); Throwing Spanners at Good Manners (toilette, toilet and the towelette); Grooming (including downstairs grooming); Sportism and Understanding the Sportistic, or Should One Sport with Balls? Killing Things for Fun; When Good Bankruptcy Goes Bad; Life in Prison (celebrate your cell - mini makeovers in minutes); DIY Surgery; Posh Briefing a Florist; And oh so very much more! Do keep up.
This book investigates the decline of modern manners and proposes a tongue-in-cheek framework for reclaiming social status and refinement in a post-punk world. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, a well-known television personality and designer, utilizes his personal brand of flamboyant aestheticism to critique contemporary social habits. He argues that through a rigorous, albeit satirical, adherence to specific codes of conduct and grooming, the reader can elevate their personal presentation and navigate the complexities of modern class structures.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a humorous, stylized manual that reflects the author's public persona rather than traditional academic or social guidance. Its tone is intentionally provocative and elitist, serving as an entertainment piece for readers interested in satirical social commentary.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Harpercollins Reference
ISBN-10:
0007236263
ISBN-13:
9780007236268
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