The Wicked Teenager: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

by Victoria Mather, Victoria Mather, Sue Macartney-Snape

From Krystal and Craig practicing the samba at the Palais de Glide and dreaming of being on television, to the compost enthusiasts Constance and Caroline, to Giles—Mr. Hedge Fund—and his Euro-wife with collagen implants, every aspect of contemporary life is covered in these pin-sharp social stereotypes. It is impossible to resist being drawn in by the sparklingly mischievous prose and hilariously accurate illustrations of these all too recognizable characters drawn from the Telegraph Magazine . You will soon join the ever-increasing number of fans already officially classed as the Totally Hooked.

Genres: Humor

96 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Alison Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am utterly hooked on the 'Social Stereotypes' from The Telegraph - a wonderful series of small, hardcover books, with elegant and deadly sharp illustrations, to accompany the barbed social observations on the opposite page. In this book I think my favourite is 'The Fitness Torturer' - Mylene from Romania, the gym trainer Nazi. Or - no - maybe it's 'The Bikini Buyer' who discovers in the change-room cubicle that her bottom has expanded to the size of Wales ... we've all been there. So many deadpan caricatures to choose from, I'm hard pressed to pick my #1. Delicious.

P.S. If there are any unwanted copies in the series floating around, do not waste a second, dash to your nearest Post Office & mail them to Yours Truly. I will be forever grateful. PPS: I already own 'Embarassing Parents' and ' The Smelly Dog'