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A reissue of a classic comic novel, presenting a Rabelaisian portrait of a college and the ancient traditions of the university, set in Porterhouse College, world renowned for its gastronomic excellence, the arrogance of its Fellows, and its academic mediocrity.
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"Terrific. It is light years since I read anything so original ... (the) character drawing is wonderful ... a very good book" (P.G. Wodehouse)
"A toppling house of comic cards that knock you flat. He is the funniest author to have emerged for years" (Observer)
"Chuckling good fun, a glorious romp" (Sunday Express)
"This supremely entertaining book is guaranteed to make you laugh" (Books & Bookmen)
"Tom Sharpe makes me laugh loud and long ... He offers so much to delight in" (Ion Trewin The Times)
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"A toppling house of comic cards that knock you flat. He is the funniest author to have emerged for years" (Observer)
"Chuckling good fun, a glorious romp" (Sunday Express)
"This supremely entertaining book is guaranteed to make you laugh" (Books & Bookmen)
"Tom Sharpe makes me laugh loud and long ... He offers so much to delight in" (Ion Trewin The Times)
A Rabelaisian portrait of a college and the ancient traditions of the university, Porterhouse Blue is one of the best-loved, classic comic novels of our times
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- PublisherMartin Secker & Warburg Ltd
- Publication date1977
- ISBN 10 0436458020
- ISBN 13 9780436458026
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages220
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1990 Reprint published by Secker and Warburg. The contents appear clean and securely bound. The book is covered in black cloth with gold spine lettering. The spine is slanted. Dust jacket shows wear around the edges, and more significant on the rear corner tips. The upper has a chip and the lower has a 1/4 " tear. On the front is residue from a former label. Light dust staining to the top edge. Seller Inventory # u197
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1977 re-issue of Sharpe's third novel, originally published in 1974. Copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the black cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked. Dust jacket is good. Price clipping to the front flap and a touch of wear around the edges and the spine. Now wrapped in protective Brodart cover. Seller Inventory # 003020
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