Big Night Out - Softcover

Alderson, Maggie; Earls, Nick; Edwards-Jones, Imogen

2.91

128 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007141858 ISBN 13: 9780007141852

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2002

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An exciting new collection of over thirty short stories interspersed with illustrations, cocktail recipes and lists of songs for a guaranteed BIG NIGHT OUT and set to repeat the phenomenal success of Girls' Night In and Girls' Night Out/Boys' Night In.

Following on from the bestselling anthologies Girls' Night In and Girls' Night Out/Boys' Night In comes the biggest collection yet in aid of the international charity War Child.

The theme is literally a BIG NIGHT OUT – any time, any place.

The anthology will feature approximately 35 short stories and some special features to punctuate the stories – illustrations, lists of songs for a big night out and cocktail recipes. Those already lined up include Kathy Lette, Candace Bushnell, Nick Hornby, Glen Baxter, Boy George, Julian Clary, Helen Lederer, Jenny Eclair, Gordon Ramsay, Marian Keyes.

Once again, all the contributors involved will provide their story/recipe/illustration etc. gratis, and HarperCollins will donate a least �1 to War Child for every copy sold, continuing the amazing work for children in war zones whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.

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Review:

'A superb book, which lends you all the inspiration you need
to don those kitten heels, down some cocktails and party along to some top quality tunes.' -- Heat

'If you pack one book this summer, make sure it's this.' -- Company Magazine

'The perfect dip in, dip out holiday read...brimming with fab short stories.' -- New Woman Magazine

'Whatever your taste in fiction, put your feet up - giving to charity has rarely been so entertaining.' -- Daily Mail

a special collection of short stories by some of the starriest names in the worlds of literature and fashion... -- vogue

sparkly collection of short stories -- the mirror

From the Back Cover:

The A-list of contemporary writers, performers and celebrities invite you on a 'Big Night Out' to remember...!

� Julian Clary
� Kate Moss
� Boy George
� Bob Geldof
� Tracey Cox
� Jenny Eclair
� Jeremy Dyson
� Jamie Oliver
� Steve Coogan
� Nick Earls
� Helen Lederer
� John Peel
� Clare Grogan
� Imogen Edwards-Jones
� Tyne O'Connell
� Rebecca Ray
� Scarlett Thomas
� Maggie Alderson
� Armstrong and Miller
� John Gordon Sinclair
� Lisa Armstrong
� Jessica Adams
� Joan Collins

This book contains everything you need to guarantee a starry, starry night, from brilliant short stories to secret recipes for cocktails (and hangover cures) and DJ's essential listening for a night on the town.

And while you laugh, cry and feel just a little bit star-struck, you'll also be raising funds for War Child, the charity set up to aid children around the world affected by war. As if you needed any more encouragement to rub shoulders with the rich and famous...

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