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The Chap Manifesto: Revolutionary Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman by Gustav Temple
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The Chap Manifesto: Revolutionary Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman

by Gustav Temple

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Rise up and join the Tweed Revolution. You have nothing to lose but your curiously-decorated plimsolls. ( )
ManipledMutineer | Mar 6, 2007 |  
As the AnarchoDandyism followers attempt to spread their brand of urbane, civilised living throughout the world, they strive to enlighten those who are yet to appreciate absinthe, moustaches, houseboys and all manner of good manners. With sections on what being a chap is, how to spread civilised living throughout the world, and how to live as a chap, this is a handbook for all those who aspire to more than label-wearing, lager swilling and boorishness.
This is a clever, witty, acerbic little book. The humour is *very* English, which may leave some readers behind. However, this is an asset in my view, and they keep it consistent from start to finish. You may not actually learn much from this book, but that is not the point - it is a satirical look at the world, so just go along for the ride, and if you decide that moustache wearing and absinthe drinking is for you, go for it.

Following the `Manifesto' idea of the title, the layout is in circa 1950s Soviet style red and black with socialist style typeface for the chapter front pieces, which is a little incongruous compared with the suave, slightly bohemian style of Chappism. Some sections of the book are a little too dense with blocks of text, but in most places there are appropriately hilarious illustrations. ( )
Megami | Mar 22, 2006 |  
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