Taken from the "Saturday Telegraph Magazine", this collection of social stereotypes contains Victoria Mather's texts and Snape's accompanying caricatures.

Absolutely Typical: The Best of Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

Mather, Victoria

Methuen, London

One of the most popular features of the Saturday Telegraph Magazine is "Social Stereotypes", a series of colourful and funny caricatures with razor-sharp text. This collection includes instantly recognisable types from all walks of life.

Absolutely Typical

Literature & Fiction

Macartney-Snape, Sue

Dramas & Plays

Methuen Publishing, Ltd.

This sequel to Absolutely Typical, further expands the gallery of social stereotypes collected from the Telegraph Magazine. Some of the stereotypes included in this book are: the old-fashioned nanny; the ski instructor; the weather girl; the plumber; and the teenage partygoer.

Absolutely Typical Too

Humor & Entertainment

This witty new volume takes up where the first left off, further expanding their gallery of colorful characters.

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The embarrassing parents: social stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

Comics & Graphic Novels

Comic Strips

John Murray

Michael Parkinson has described Victoria Mather and Sue Macartney-Snape as 'not so much observers, more collectors, pinning their victims like butterflies in a display cabinet. Their observations are made with the wit and humour necessary to survive the circles they move in.' True to form, The Appalling Guests offers the chance to delight in yet another array of social stereotypes, from supermodel Tweetie's baby shower (the editor of Vogue has bought a leather nappy bag with organic nappy rash unguents wrapped in silver cellophane and sequins) to the Chalfont St Oswald amateur dramatics society staging of Little Red Riding Hood with leading light Pam, who has written it, directed it, designed the costumes and given herself the leading role. You'll recognise them all -- the back seat driver, the beautiful boy at the gym, the merchant banker, the Archers addict and the competitive mother. And thanks to The Appalling Guests, you'll know how to avoid them.

The Appalling Guests: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

John Murray Pubs Ltd

You'll know them all: the armchair spectators supporting the plucky little Brit at Wimbledon; the Atkins dieter, with her mantra of 'Can I eat this?'; the white van man who cannot see the KEEP CLEAR sign because he has parked on top of it; the toddler whose favourite playthings are wall sockets and cats' tails. And of course the perfect family, whose children are all stars and so positive, even in a cyclone on holiday in Mauritius. Skewering affectation and exposing human folly, Victoria Mather and Sue Macartney-Snape are back with a hilarious set of Social Stereotypes in which we'll recognize everyone around us, including ourselves.

The Perfect Family: Social Stereotypes From The Telegraph Magazine

History

World

With his charming twinkly stare and his bouncing enthusiasm, Horace exudes lovability. Unfortunately that’s not all he exudes. His breath is like napalm, his coat is matted with weeds from the goldfish pond, andever since the ban on huntingEau de Horace has carried subtle topnotes of fox poo. But he’s such a darling that the Fitzroys have become impervious to his odor. Besides, there’s a certain mischievous pleasure to be got from watching their more sniffy guests cope with Horace’s exotic fragrance. These hilarious, razor-sharp pen portraits are spot-on insights into the gamut of modern life. In the one corner are the Sudoku AddictsTracey from accounts wondering whether she might have that compulsive sudoku syndrome like what Dean-from-the-postroom’s sister got. In the other are the dilettante Christmas Jigsaw PuzzlersAunt Cassie forcing pieces together to create that hopelessly amateurish hump effect before bashing it flat with her rings. The brilliance of these caricatures culled from the Telegraph Magazine is that each and every one rings true.

The Smelly Dog: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

Humor

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.

The Wicked Teenager: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

A brilliant new collection of stereotypes from the long running Daily Telegraph series.  In this hilariously mordant, yet touchingly sympathetic, book, no aspect of English life is spared. Victoria Mather and Sue Macartney-Snape return in sparkling form to immortalize those very English characters and situations we come across every day. For all of us, there'll always be an England, and, we're afraid, this is it...Stereotypes include:  The Post Office Queue The Cheryl Cole Wannabe The Rebellious Congregation The Pub Quiz Team The Comical Dog Show The Hateful Hosts The Milkman The Village Organist The Pet Funeral Praise for previous collections:  'Mather and Macartney-Snape are not so much observers, more collectors, pinning their victims like butterflies in a display cabinet ...Very enjoyable.' - Michael Parkinson  'With consummate skill the authors have once again skewered our national smugness' - Nicky Haslam  'A dazzling combination' - Jilly Cooper

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Absolutely Typical: The Best of Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

Absolutely Typical

Absolutely Typical Too

Absolutely Typical Too

The embarrassing parents: social stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

The Appalling Guests: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

The Perfect Family: Social Stereotypes From The Telegraph Magazine

The Smelly Dog: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

The Wicked Teenager: Social Stereotypes from the Telegraph Magazine

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