The Correct Order of Biscuits: And Other Meticulously Assembled Lists of Extremely Valuable Nonsense
By (Author) Adam Sharp
Orion Publishing Co
Trapeze
29th December 2020
17th September 2020
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Gift books
828.9207
Hardback
192
Width 202mm, Height 134mm, Spine 20mm
250g
'There is a theory that humans made lists before we invented writing. Adam Sharp's exquisitely arranged, addictively witty book of lists is the reasons why. He is the poet laureate of lists'
John Mitchinson, Senior QI Elf'So much to disagree with in this book. And I mean that as a huge recommendation' Richard Osman'Very funny and highly addictive. Adam Sharp, you weird genius' Russell KaneA list of ways to start a conversation with a cat in different countries5. Pss-pss-pss (England)4. Kac-kac-kac (Lithuania)3. Pish-pish-pish (Iran)2. Ming-ming-ming (Philippines)1. Bellowing "What's new pussycat, whoa, oh whoa" (Wales) Are you feeling down in the dumps Is the chaotic, disordered nature of modern existence freaking you out Are you feeling...listless Then this collection of fascinating, hilarious and brilliantly odd lists is the remedy you need. Packed full of incredible facts, from what people say instead of cheese when they're taking a photo in Bulgaria, to what a platypus is called in Mandarin, everything under the sun is here. In order.There is a theory that humans made lists before we invented writing. Adam Sharp's exquisitely arranged, addictively witty book of lists is the reasons why. He is the poet laureate of lists - John Mitchinson, Senior QI Elf
Adam is originally from Manchester but has moved around often (he's not very good at staying still). Some of the places he's lived are as follows:
8. London7. Melbourne6. Sydney5. Queensland4. The Channel Islands3. The Canary Islands2. Nashville1. Newcastle-upon-TyneCome say hello and tell him your order of biscuits on Twitter @AdamCSharp