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.Cooler, Faster, More Expensive: The Return of the Sloane Ranger

by: Peter York, Olivia Stewart-Liberty

October 01, 2007
The complex and traditional society that England is can be completely closed and alien for foreigners for many reasons. This is a social manual of sorts to understand modern Britain, far beyond Sloanes' tribe, which is thriving and is now further split into classes and groups. Some newspaper reviewers argue that many of the people in this book aren't Sloanes at all, well, perhaphs, but they are 'cousins' nevertheless.

Witty, well written, the book is timely and fun. I was frustrated to had finished it so quickly and wish there were a TV series based on the theme to get a weekly fix. For once there should be something half-inspirational, tired of watching all the English losers on TV, even if as pleasant and disarming as Rodney ... Read More:
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.The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook: The First Guide to What Really Matters in Life

by: Ann Barr, Peter York

October 18, 1982
I'm writing in 2008, twenty-five years after the SLOANE RANGER HANDBOOK was first published. Originally, the book could have been read simply for an innocently voyeuristic "hoot" at the quirks of the then flourishing Upper Middle Class. On speed-reading it with a chuckle, you might have consigned it to the downstairs loo to gather dust. Get it out now - or buy a copy on Amazon! In 1982, the authors painted Henry and Caroline at their most ebullient and excessive; fair enough - the book had to sell. The 1982 Caroline Sloane was the clear heir and continuation of her mother, 1950/60's Caroline Knightsbridge-Knotted. There was an assurance to Sloane life which, as the years passed and the new millennium dawned, came to be seen as rewarding the untalented ... Read More:
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.Dictators' Homes: Lifestyles of the World's Most Colourful Despots

by: Peter York

October 13, 2005
Your typical dictator lacks the fashion sense of a Peter York or the ironic analytical detachment of a Douglas Coupland -- and it shows. This lush photographic guide to a dozen dictator's palaces provides a unique insight into the domestic desires -- or lack thereof -- of these powerful and ruthless (but frequently ill-educated and ignorant) men. Given the almost unlimited resources at their disposal, how do they choose to live, and what do their domestic surroundings tell us about them, as people? York and Coupland set out to answer this question, and the results are nothing if not surprising.

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.The Official Sloane Ranger Diary: The First Guide to the Sloane Year (Harpers & Queen)

by: Ann Barr, Peter York

October 31, 1983
Having had the privilege of reviewing, purchasing and reading the accompanying text, "The Sloane Ranger Handbook", it was with equal interest and fascination that I was able to read the Sloane Ranger Diary. It was highly enjoyable learning and assimilating the exact details of the events and activities that Sloanes partake in during the calendar year, with their Beagle Hunt Balls, shooting seasons etc. Having mingled within the Sloane Community, I realised that the authors were very precise when listing and disclosing their reflections about these social occasions. It is certainly true to say that this social group lead a very sociable and eventful lifestyle which is most enviable for those in the more modest divisions of society and it was a good experience ... Read More:
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.Rewind: Forty Years of Design and Advertising

by: Jeremy Myerson, Graham Vickers, Jeremy Bullmore, Alan Fletcher, Richard Seymour, John Webster, Peter York

2004-10
Having had the privilege of reviewing, purchasing and reading the accompanying text, "The Sloane Ranger Handbook", it was with equal interest and fascination that I was able to read the Sloane Ranger Diary. It was highly enjoyable learning and assimilating the exact details of the events and activities that Sloanes partake in during the calendar year, with their Beagle Hunt Balls, shooting seasons etc. Having mingled within the Sloane Community, I realised that the authors were very precise when listing and disclosing their reflections about these social occasions. It is certainly true to say that this social group lead a very sociable and eventful lifestyle which is most enviable for those in the more modest divisions of society and it was a good experience ... Read More:
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.Dictators' Homes: Lifestyles of the World's Most Colourful Despots

by: Peter York, Douglas Coupland

October 30, 2006
Your typical dictator lacks the fashion sense of a Peter York or the ironic analytical detachment of a Douglas Coupland -- and it shows. This lush photographic guide to a dozen dictator's palaces provides a unique insight into the domestic desires -- or lack thereof -- of these powerful and ruthless (but frequently ill-educated and ignorant) men. Given the almost unlimited resources at their disposal, how do they choose to live, and what do their domestic surroundings tell us about them, as people? York and Coupland set out to answer this question, and the results are nothing if not surprising.

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.The Official Sloane Ranger Diary: The First Guide to the Sloane Year (Harpers & Queen)

by: Ann Barr, Peter York

October 31, 1983
Having had the privilege of reading the accompanying text, "The Sloane Ranger Handbook", it was with equal interest and fascination that I was able to read the Sloane Ranger Diary. It was highly enjoyable learning and assimilating the exact details of the events and activities that the Sloane species partake in during the calendar year, with their Beagle Hunt Balls, shooting seasons, binge drinking Deb's balls etc. The authors were very precise when listing and disclosing their reflections about these social occasions and it compares well with the exploits revealed by the Sunday papers. It is certainly true to say that this social group lead a very sociable and eventful lifestyle which is most enviable for those in the more Big Brother watching Chavish divisions ... Read More:
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.Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe A To Z Volume 6 Premiere HC: Premiere v. 6

by: Jeff Christiansen, Sean McQuaid, Michael Hoskin, Stuart Vandal, Ronald Byrd, David Wiltfong, Madison Carter, Mike Fichera, Chad Anderson, Chris Biggs, Eric J. Moreels, Mark O'English, Al Sjoerdsma, Jacob Rougemont, Gabriel Shechter, Jeph York, Michel Gariepy, Rich Green, Peter Sanderson, Markus Ettlinger

January 21, 2009
Having had the privilege of reading the accompanying text, "The Sloane Ranger Handbook", it was with equal interest and fascination that I was able to read the Sloane Ranger Diary. It was highly enjoyable learning and assimilating the exact details of the events and activities that the Sloane species partake in during the calendar year, with their Beagle Hunt Balls, shooting seasons, binge drinking Deb's balls etc. The authors were very precise when listing and disclosing their reflections about these social occasions and it compares well with the exploits revealed by the Sunday papers. It is certainly true to say that this social group lead a very sociable and eventful lifestyle which is most enviable for those in the more Big Brother watching Chavish divisions ... Read More:
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.Gotham Comes of Age: New York Through the Lens of the Byron Company, 1892-1942

by: Peter Simmons, Museum of the City of New York

March 31, 1999
This book has many things to commend it, from th fine paper stock to the marvelous images selected by Peter Simmons. Look at the pictures - really look at them and you will be brought back to a different era! I recommend it!
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.Style Wars

by: Peter York

July 07, 1983
This book has many things to commend it, from th fine paper stock to the marvelous images selected by Peter Simmons. Look at the pictures - really look at them and you will be brought back to a different era! I recommend it!
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