Keith Waterhouse Knihy

55" overall. 37.50" stainless unsharpened blade with blood groove. Brown wood handle with brass guard and pommel. Black leather scabbard.

Billy Liar captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher, a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying - especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job and working-class parents, Billy finds that his only happiness lies in grand plans for his future and fantastical day-dreams of the fictional country Ambrosia.

Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.

The stage musical adaptation captures the whimsical adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a lovable yet mischievous scarecrow. With familiar characters like Aunt Sally and Sergeant Beetroot, the story unfolds as Worzel's antics lead him to a scarecrow court facing a serious charge. The narrative blends humor and chaos, culminating in a joyous resolution featuring a giant birthday cake that caters to Worzel's insatiable appetite. This production showcases a diverse cast, with 5 women and 13 men, ensuring a vibrant theatrical experience.

Keith Waterhouse has combined his interests in travelling and writing to produce this book which will appeal to both the intrepid explorer and the armchair traveller. It includes witty anecdotes and helpful hints - including a dictionary of brochure-ese - and is written in the same style as his earlier The Theory and Practice of Lunch. There are cartoons by Graham.

Original research shines a light on the little discussed midget class submarines, from their WW2 inception to the unique and short-lived Stickleback class, developed in the Cold War