Ustinov at Large
NF/NF. DJ negligibly worn at head and tail of spine. Cover edges partially turned at head and tail of spine. Pages clean. Binding as new. A very nice copy.

Author: Ustinov, Peter

Peter Ustinov's weekly column in the European has become a popular supplement to Europe's literary diet. These short essays, combining as they do Ustinov's usual blend of wit and wisdom, cover a vast range of subjects. Whether discussing children, war, politics or even Italian cooking in New Zealand, Ustinov informs while he entertains.
The overall impression of Ustinov at Large is of a series of brief conversations with an old friend. In these conversations Ustinov's high regard for the human race, which he retains against all the odds, shines through at every opportunity. Day-to-day concerns often rake up his interest: the problems of international travel provoke a warning of 'old ladies with baggage trolleys engaging in a hysterical slalom towards the street.' There is also the complaint about narrow aeroplane seats and the tray which 'touches the body of anyone with even the most discreet tendency towards corpulence.'
Illustrated with Peter Ustinov's own cartoons and caricatures, Ustinov at Large is a friendly book which will make even more friends for its author. - from the blurb.

Book Price: $15.50