Ben Schott

Schott's Original Miscellany

Storm clouds loom over Europe. Treason is afoot in the highest social circles. The very security of the nation is in peril. Jeeves, it transpires, has long been an agent of British Intelligence, but now His Majesty's Government must turn to the one man who can help . . . Bertie Wooster.In this magnificent new homage to P. G. Wodehouse, Ben Schott leads Jeeves and Wooster on an uproarious adventure of espionage through the secret corridors of Whitehall, the sunlit lawns of Brinkley Court, and the private clubs of St James's.We encounter an unforgettable cast of characters – old and new – including outraged chefs and exasperated aunts, disreputable politicians and gambling bankers, slushy debs and Cockney cabbies, sphinx-like tailors, and sylph-like spies.There is treachery to be foiled, naturally, but also horses to be backed, auctions to be fixed, engagements to be escaped, madmen to be blackballed, and a new variety of condiment to be cooked up.'Jeeves & the King of Clubs' is essential reading for aficionados of The Master, and a perfect introduction to the joys of Jeeves and Wooster for those who have never before dipped their toe.'Impossible to read without grinning idiotically.' - Mark Sanderson, Evening StandardBibliographical note: Although the cover reads 'Jeeves and the King of Clubs' , the half-title and tile page read 'Jeeves & the King of Clubs' and this is how it is catalogued above. In addition the title page does state, separate from the actual title, 'An homage to P.G. Wodehouse authorised by the Wodehouse Estate' and adds, 'With Authorial Endnotes'.

Jeeves and Wooster return in a new espionage caper full of japes, high jinks, and jiggery-pokery in a series that is “impossible to read without grinning idiotically” ( Evening Standard ). The Drones club’s in peril. Gussie’s in love. Spode’s on the war path. Oh, and His Majesty’s Government needs a favor . . . I say! It’s a good thing Bertie’s back, what? In his eagerly anticipated sequel to Jeeves and the King of Clubs , Ben Schott leads Jeeves and Wooster on another elegantly uproarious escapade. From the mean streets of Mayfair to the scheming spires of Cambridge, we encounter a joyous cast of characters: chiseling painters and criminal bookies, eccentric philosophers and dodgy clairvoyants, appalling poets and pocket dictators, vexatious aunts and their vicious hounds. But that’s not all:Who is ICEBERG, and why is he covered in chalk?Why is Jeeves reading Winnie-the-Pooh ?What is seven across and eighty-five down?How do you play Russian Roulette at The Savoy? These questions, and more, are answered in Jeeves and the Leap of Faith — an homage to P.G. Wodehouse, authorized by his estate, and essential reading for fans of The Master. Tinkety-tonk!

From the author of the international bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany , the new collection of vital irrelevance and uncommon knowledge from the worlds of food and drink.The eponymous foods, famous last meals, and perfect martini proportions revealed in the bestselling Schott's Original Miscellany were only the tip of the Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany is a snapper-up of unconsidered trifles from the culinary world. From food history to cooking terms, cocktail recipes to dining etiquette, grace before meals to after-dinner toasts-this olla podrida offers everything for the wine drinker, gastronome, and glutton. And Ben Schott's brilliant juxtaposition of delectable tidbits makes this new miscellany so hard to put down, it may even make you late for dinner.Ben Schott is a photographer, designer, and Miscellanist. He lives in Highgate, London.Also Schott's Original Miscellany hc 1-58234-349-7 $14.95Praise for Schott's Original Miscellany : "It's the ultimate book for browsing...as hilarious as it is addictive."- Newsweek "Ben Schott's utterly indispensable Schott's Original Miscellany is...scarily habit-forming, so caveat emptor!"- Vanity Fair "It is so pleasant just to have this book near."- Los Angeles Times "If nothing else, bathroom reading just got a lot smarter."- Daily Candy "Somehow Mr. Schott turns a collection of trivia into a window on the world that is hilarious, puzzling, and inspiring."- Wall Street Journal "An irresistible, irreplaceable, inexhaustible delight."- Baltimore Sun "Schott's Original Miscellany is a charmingly addictive curiosity cabinet...the first really great bathroom book of the 21st century."- Entertainment Weekly

Schottenfreude is a unique, must-have dictionary, complete with newly coined words that explore the idiosyncrasies of life as only the German language can.Ever thought, There should be a German word for that ? Well, thanks to the brilliantly original mind behind Schott’s Original Miscellany , now there is. In what other language but German could you construct le mot juste for a secret love of bad foods, the inability to remember jokes, Sunday-afternoon depression, the urge to yawn, the glee of gossip, reassuring your hairdresser, delight at the changing of the seasons, the urge to hoard, or the ineffable pleasure of a cold pillow? A beguiling, ideal gift book for the Gelehrte or anyone on your list—just beware of rapidly expanding (and potentially incomprehensible) vocabularies.

Schott's Almanac redefines the traditional almanac to present a record of the year just past and is designed to be read, not merely consulted. Practical and entertaining, it tells the real stories of 2006, from the winner of American Idol to the Supreme Court nominations (including how different justices have voted), from baseball and football statistics to the founder of amazon.com's new private rocketship factory. In an age when information is plentiful but selection is rare, Schott's Almanac offers both the essential facts and the lucid, provocative analysis. It is comprehensive, innovative, endlessly engaging – in short, indispensable.

From the author of the international bestsellers Schott's Original Miscellany and Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany comes the third and most playful installment in the a miscellanist's wisdom from the worlds of sports, games, and idling.What other sporting book will explain the rules of elephant polo; the perils of the Cresta Run; the link between crosswords and the devil; the story behind the Nike "swoosh"; or why surfing is the "Sport of Kings" (in Hawaii)? Which other volume will list the seven deadly sins of golf; the secrets of Houdini's Code; or the myriad personalities of the Pac-Man ghosts? Where else will you stumble across an account of Evel Kneival's broken bones, a detailing of Mike Tyson's tattoos, the nicknames for classic poker-hands, or every sporting ailment from jogger's nipple to housemaid's knee?You don't have to be a sports fanatic to enjoy this irresistible volume of factual odds and ends. Schott's Sporting, Gaming, and Idling Miscellany scores big with its fascinating hodge-podge of sports- and activity-related trivia.

In 2003, a curious, old-fashioned, pocket-size book transformed the way we look at information. Since then, Schott's Original Miscellany and its two sequel volumes have been translated into more than fifteen languages and have sold some three million copies. Now Ben Schott returns to the miscellany format with a brand-new cabinet of curiosities. Inside, you'll find fascinating facts cheek by jowl with information you can't live without. All things are considered, from footwear labeling symbols, airport runway markings, and sign-writing brush sizes to the traditional method of counting sheep and how to smoke cigars while reading the news. Nothing escapes the jeweler's eye of this curator of unconsidered trifles. An essential addition to the bookshelf of all who love life's rich tapestry, Schott's Quintessential Miscellany -equal parts encyclopedia, almanac, treasury, and lexicon-will remind you that there is only one Ben Schott. Praise for Schott's Miscellanies : "If we live in an information age, then Ben Schott has become something of a maestro, or perhaps a master chef, ranging over the whole of knowledge and seasoning his...books with a pinch of this, a drop of that." - Chicago Sun-Times "Genuine practical value...Elegantly designed...A vast empire of informational flotsam and jetsam." - New York Times "One of the oddest and most addictively readable reference books in print."- Boston Globe "Completely earnest and mischievous at the same time."- Newsday

From the author of the international bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany comes a fascinating, visually rich, and obsessive look at the systems of language and signs all around us, breaking down the jargon and graphic cues found in dozens of fascinating professions, events, subcultures, and more. From Ben Schott, bestselling author of Schott’s Original Miscellany, here is an obsessive and fascinating look at the systems of language and knowledge all around us. In this newest masterpiece, Schott breaks down the lingo, slang, and jargon found in dozens of fascinating professions, events, and subcultures—from the insider language used in casino gambling to the NYC diamond district and professional sommeliers to London cabbies. For those who love language and to gain access to rarified worlds, this book is an elegant and smart look at so much hiding in plain sight around us. With its gorgeously erudite and detailed design, full-color photos throughout, and its thoroughly researched survey of lingo and culture, Schott’s Significa will change how you see the world.

SCHOTT IS BACK – and better than ever. From the mind behind the million-copy bestseller Schott’s Original Miscellany comes an indispensable field guide to the hidden lore and secret languages of our modern age.'Beyond extraordinary' Gyles Brandreth ‘The Rosetta Stone for modern times’ Graydon Carter‘This truly remarkable book is quite unlike any other work of etymology or entertainment’ Andrew Roberts‘Ben Schott … cannot write an inelegant sentence’ The Times--When do London cabbies take oranges and lemons?How do marmalade droppers sell newspapers?Who eats the forbidden brownie at Starbucks?Secret languages surround us. From graffiti writers, gondoliers, and gym rats to spies, sneakerheads, and Swifties — every group creates a private lingo of jargon and gesture that eludes the rest of the world.Not anymore.In Schott’s Significa, Ben Schott — bestselling author and master curator of the ungoogleable — unlocks 53 of the most intriguing linguistic subcultures, Casinos and cryptoDoctors and dog walkersBartenders and typographersStunt performers and church ushersPaparazzi snappers and competitive eaters.Painstakingly researched, lavishly illustrated and exquisitely designed, Schott’s Significa is more than a miscellany of secret languages.It’s a celebration of the power of communication, the joy of connection, and the delight of discovery.

In the modern age, where information is plentiful but selection and analysis elusive, Schott’s Almanac presents a unique biography of the from Hillary Clinton’s and Barack Obama’s historic presidential runs to George Bush’s continued infatuation with “the Google,” from marriage and crime statistics to the incidence of shark bites worldwide, and from the Nobel Prize for Literature to the Bad Sex in Fiction award, Schott’s Almanac distills information and opinions critically, giving readers an accurate biography of the year past.Practical, entertaining, and utterly compulsive, Schott’s Almanac eschews endless lists and tiny type to present an elegantly designed and utterly compulsive selection of the year’s events.

Jeeves and Wooster return in a new espionage caper full of japes, high jinks, and jiggery-pokery in a series that is "impossible to read without grinning idiotically" ( Evening Standard ). The Drones club's in peril. Gussie's in love. Spode's on the war path. Oh, and His Majesty's Government needs a favor . . . I say! It's a good thing Bertie's back, what? In his eagerly anticipated sequel to Jeeves and the King of Clubs , Ben Schott leads Jeeves and Wooster on another elegantly uproarious escapade. From the mean streets of Mayfair to the scheming spires of Cambridge, we encounter a joyous cast of chiseling painters and criminal bookies, eccentric philosophers and dodgy clairvoyants, appalling poets and pocket dictators, vexatious aunts and their vicious hounds. But that's not Who is ICEBERG, and why is he covered in chalk?Why is Jeeves reading Winnie-the-Pooh ?What is seven across and eighty-five down?How do you play Russian Roulette at The Savoy? These questions, and more, are answered in Jeeves and the Leap of Faith -- an homage to P.G. Wodehouse, authorized by his estate, and essential reading for fans of The Master. Tinkety-tonk!

Schott's Original Miscellany is "the ultimate book for browsing" ( Newsweek ), "utterly indispensable" ( Vanity Fair ), "a charmingly addictive curiosity cabinet" ( Entertainment Weekly ). Making Schott's a natural fit for our Page-A-Day line. Introducing Schott's Almanac, a wittily engaging new calendar packed with tidbits of uncommon— yet seemingly indispensable—knowledge from the mind that brought us the bestselling Schott's line of miscellanies and the soon-to-be published U.S. edition of Schott's Almanac . Where else can you find the 13 principles of witchcraft, the importance of snooker to nuns, famous last meals, why surfing is the "sport of kings," and the Bad Sex in Fiction Award?

Ben Schott schreef dit verhaal over Jeeves en Wooster voor The Spectator van december 2018. Schott’s verhaal is niet alleen schitterend getroffen qua stijl, maar het is bovendien ook een geestige satire rond de actuele politieke situatie in Engeland waarin de belangrijkste spelers, May, Johnson, Corbyn, Farage, Rees-Mogg, een veeg uit de pan krijgen.De muziek is van Barbers & Bishops, het Haarlemse gezelschap waarvan Karel Blommestein, oud-voorzitter van de Wodehouse Society lang en enthousiast deel uitmaakte.

From the mind that brought you Schott's Original Miscellany comes a collection of vital irrelevance and uncommon knowledge surrounding the worlds of food and drink. Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany is a snapper up of unconsidered trifles (in both senses of the word) - from food history to cooking terms; cocktail recipes to dining etiquette; grace before meals to after-dinner toasts. What other book can tell you the accepted procedure when drinking from a Loving Cup; which potatoes are best for mashing; how to fold your napkins into a variety of pleasing shapes; the correct technique for lighting a cigar, or a Christmas pudding; or how to make the legendary 'Monster Egg'? Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany offers all this - and more. It will inform you of the King who served foie gras to his dog; the feast where guests ate in fear of their lives; the socialite who spiked his punch with benzedrine; and the dining club whose members ate their meals in reverse. An 'olla podrida' of all that is pertinent to wining, dining and socialising, Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany offers everything for the food-lover, wine-drinker, gastronome and glutton.

Peut-être le plus ludique d'entre eux, ce nouvel opus rassemble des fragments de savoir, aussi utiles qu'inutiles, du monde des sports, des jeux et des loisirs ! Dans quel autre ouvrage sportif vous expliquera-t-on les règles du polo à dos d'éléphant, le lien entre les mots croisés et le diable ou encore pourquoi le surf est le "sport des rois' à Hawaï ? Où pourrez-vous trouver, si ce n'est dans Les Miscellanées sportives, le détail des tatouages du footballeur David Beckham aux côtés d'une table de calcul permettant de déterminer vos chances de réaliser un double six aux dés ? Pas besoin d'être un inconditionnel du sport pour profiter de cette irrésistible collection de petits riens essentiels. Ben Schott nous offre avec humour un recueil de futilités qui peuvent s'avérer précieuses.