BULL, PETER

Life is a Cucumber : Some Not Frightfully "Belles Lettres"

London, Peter Davies. 1973, 1st UK Ed. (ISBN: 0432019545) Hardcover. Book, More scenes from Paxos by an English actor who built a house there. His efforts to be humorous sometimes degenerate into downright silliness, but this is relieved by his genuine affection for the people of the Ionian islands. Other humorous essays are about his career as a film and stage actor. 209p. Fine/Near Fine.

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Book number: 040933

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 0432019545 Biography Greece Greek Ionian Islands Paxos Humour Ionian Islands Paxos

CHURCH, BRIAN

Always on a Sunday : An Englishman in Greece - The Best and Worst of Church on Sunday

Athens, Athens News. 2002, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 9608639522) Soft cover. Book, " When friends ask about Greece, give them this book . Brian Church, author of "Learn Greek in 25 Years", selects 30 memorable pieces from his Athens News column, "Church on Sunday".Why do Greeks always argue yet never fight? In which year will the 2004 Athens Olympics take place? Why is reversing on a motorway illegal? Answers in "Always on Sunday". (or three bottles of ouzo). New.

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Book number: 041321

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 9608639522 Greece Greeks Mannerrs Zzzathens News

DRAGOUMIS, MARK

Greece on the Couch : Session 2

Athens, Athens News. 2005, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 9608920000) Soft cover. Book, Mark Dragoumis puts Greece back on the therapy chair in Greece - on the Couch 2 is a new selection of 37 illuminating pieces from his popular "Analyse This " column in the Athens News. Join Mr Dragoumis as he tries to help the country move past its deep-seated corruption, fear of economic competition and status quo mentality. Hear his examination of PASOK'ss election defeat, and his diagnosis of a church and state who desperately need a divorce " 135p. New Book from Greece.

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Book number: 041322

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 9608920000 Greec Politics Social Problems Greece - Politics & Economics Zzcohsl

DRAGOUMIS, MARK

Greece on the Couch : Session 1

Athens, Athens News. 2004, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 9608639557) Soft cover. Book, A selection of 32 illuminating pieces from Mark Dragoumis popular "Analyse This" column in the Athens News, where he sits Greece on the couch to probe into its daily workings and unworkings [and] uncovers Greece's deep-seated idiosyncraces 103p. New.

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Book number: 041323

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 9608639557 Greec Politics Social Problems Greece - Politics & Economics Zzcohsl

DURRELL, GERALD

Birds,Beasts and Relatives

London, Fontana/Collins. 1978. (ISBN: 0006344658) Pbk. Book, Sequel to "My Family and Other Animals" recounting more hilarious adventures of the Durrell family (with assorted wildlife) on Corfu. As New.

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Book number: 039936

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 0006344658 Corfu Greece Ionian Islands Ionian Islands Greece - Foreign Residents

DURRELL, GERALD

Birds,Beasts and Relatives

London, Fontana/Collins. 1973, 1st Pbk Edition. (ISBN: 0006344658) Pbk. Book, Sequel to "My Family and Other Animals" recounting more hilarious adventures of the Durrell family (with assorted wildlife) on Corfu. Near Fine.

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Book number: 039487

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 0006344658 Corfu Greece Ionian Islands Durrell Family Ionian Islands Durrell Family

DURRELL, GERALD

Birds,Beasts and Relatives

London, Fontana/Collins. 1989. (ISBN: 0006344658) Pbk. Book, Sequel to "My Family and Other Animals" recounting more hilarious adventures of the Durrell family (with assorted wildlife) on Corfu. As New.

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Book number: 039935

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 0006344658 Corfu Greece Ionian Islands Durrell Family Ionian Islands Greece - Foreign Residents

DURRELL, GERALD

My Family and Other Animals

London, Penguin. 1980, Reprint. (ISBN: 0140013997) Pbk. Book, Young Gerald observes his family and their friends with the same fascination as he does the abundant wildlife of Corfu - hilarious and delightful. Fine.

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Book number: 039937

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 0140013997 Corfu Durrell Family Ionian Islands Ionian Islands Greece - Foreign Residents

DURRELL, GERALD

My Family and Other Animals

London, Penguin. 1, First Pbk.Ed. Pbk. Book, Young Gerald observes his family and their friends with the same fascination as he does the abundant wildlife of Corfu - hilarious and delightful. (Vintage Penguin edition) 301p, Age-toned paper, name of owner, else fine. Near Fine.

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Book number: 039938

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: Corfu Durrell Family Ionian Islands Ionian Islands Greece - Foreign Residents

EBDON,JOHN

Ebdon's Odyssey

London, Peter Davies. 1979, 1st UK Edition. (ISBN: 043204020X) Hardcover. Ill.: Illus Michael Ffolkes. Book, "A jubilant discovery of the Greek islander" . "when not broadcasting on the BBC John Ebdon retreats to the Greek islands where he watches the antics of locals and tourists with a humourous eye and witty pen - a book to savour and enjoy." 178p. illus. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 040848

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 043204020x Illus Michael Ffolkesgreece Greek Islands Andros Kos Greek Islands

ELLIOTT, VERNON VAS

Greek : A Fractured Lexicon

Athens, Eftstathiadis. 1992, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 960226330X) Soft cover. Book, " An essential compendium of absolutely indespensible idioms,phrases and such, the study of which will undoubtedly confuse those who know some Greek, enlighten those who dont, and entertain both." 309p. Signed by author on page 5. As New. Signed by Author(s).

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Book number: 044296

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 960226330x Greece Humour Social Life Modern Languagecustoms Behaviour Sold Zzzefstath Edit

ELLIOTT, VERNON VAS

Visitor's Guide to Modern Greek Behaviour and Habits

Athens, Eftstathiadis. 1992, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 9602263407) Soft cover. Book, Hilarious survey of the habits and behaviour of modern Greeks! A tongue-in-cheek approach to the culture shock. Politics; Driving & Transportation; Shopping; Buying postage stamps; The work ethic & the ego; The law; afterthoughts. New.

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Book number: 038660

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 9602263407 Greece Humour Social Life Customs Behaviour Greece - Social Life & Customs Zzzefstath Edit

ELLIOTT, VERNON VAS

Visitor's Guide to Greek Driving and Other Paradoxa and Oxymora

Athens, Eftstathiadis. 1992, 1st Greek Ed.. (ISBN: 9602263318) Soft cover. Book, Hilarious survey of the habits and behaviour of modern Greeks - 1001 things a visitor needs to know, or just to laugh. New.

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Book number: 37142

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: 9602263318 Greece Humour Social Life Customs Behaviour Greece - Social Life & Customs Zzzefstath Edit

KAPETANAKIS, VRASIDAS [???????????, ????????]

To Lexiko Tis Piatsas : Laographikon Lexikologikon Apanthisma

Athens, Ekdoeseis E Nomikos. 1962, 2nd Ed. French Wraps. Book, Vintage book explaining and lllustrating - with humour - some of the popular slang as used in Greece in the 1950s.[Mr. V. Kapetanakis comes out.with his "Dictionary of Piatsa" that he published. It's the most attractive that I have laid my hands on. I do not underestimate its folklore value, which is remarkable. But I prefer to delight its pages with the thirst of the reader. The author offers an unquestionable service to folklore and the study of folk linguistics "(D. K. Evangelidis," ETHNOS newspaper of 7/11/1950] 175p.illus Pages untrimmed [ In NLG, but NO copies found in WorldCat]]. Very Good+.

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Book number: 044311

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: Modern Greek Language Linguistics Slang Idioms X9g 000 Sold Xxworldcatgreek

BANGS.JOHN KENDRICK

A Houseboat on the Styx : Being Some Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades

New York, Harper & Brothers. 1923, Reprint. Hardcover. Book, Assorted shades from history encountered on the Styx. Reprint of book first published in1895. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 041000

Catalogue: Greece with Humour

Keywords: Humour Greek Influence on Literature Humour