The Official Filthy Rich Handbook

Tennant, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0761147039 / ISBN 13: 9780761147039

Published by Workman Publishing Company, 2008

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Synopsis:

"The Official Filthy Rich Handbook" lifts the lid off a world few mortals get to see. An actual instruction manual, this nuts-and bolts guide (phone numbers included) feeds our endless fascination with the world of the loaded while offering practical instruction for those who spire to join them.This book covers: the difference between a major-domo and a butler; the proper way to name your houses; Acceptable Privet height - A Cautionary Tale; meet your new peers in the Plutocrat Primer, including The Spectator, The Thrillionaire, The Moguless, The Heirhead, and the moochers and scoundrels to know and avoid; cosmetic procedures for you, and your children; the right spots to party in Sardinia, Aspen, Napa, St Barts; Bodyguards, ex-Mossad vs ex-NYPD; the Top 10 Charities; why the Filthy Rich swim nude; the Official Filthy Rich-Approved List of Rehab Centres; why it's so hard to break into the art market (and how to do it); fun gadgets - La Cimballi M3 Cappucino Station, Colleges you'll want your kids to drop out of; what to wear when interviewing with the co-op board; and, much, much more.

About the Author: Christopher Tennant has previously chronicled the foibles of the rich and infamous as an editor and writer at New York magazine, Talk, the New York Post's "Page Six" column, and Radar, the influential pop culture magazine and daily web site he co-founded in 2003, which was nominated for a General Excellence award by the American Society of Magazine Editors. Born and raised in the leafy suburbs of Boston, he currently lives beyond his means in New York City.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Official Filthy Rich Handbook
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good