The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
David Nobbs(Author)
Mandarin (Publisher)
Published on 7. June 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7493-0379-2 (ISBN)
Description
Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is sick to death with selling exotic ices at Sunshine Desserts. He's fed up with his boss C.J. who delights in making his life hell. And he's had enough of his eager young assistants who think everything is 'super'. So begins Reggie's battle against consumerism. Driven to desperation by the rat race and the unpunctuality of Britain's trains, Reggie's small eccentricities escalate to the extreme. Until, finally, he leaves behind the unacceptable face of capitalism altogether. Driven off in a motorised jelly, and creating the world's biggest loganberry slick on his way, he dumps his clothes on a Dorset beach and sets off for new adventures...
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 111 mm
Weight
171 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7493-0379-2 (9780749303792)
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02/2013
1st Edition
Cornerstone Digital
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Person
David Nobbs was born in Kent. After university, he entered the army, then tried his hand at journalism and advertising before becoming a writer. A distinguished novelist and comedy writer, he lives near Harrogate with his wife Susan.