R.I.P.: Here Lie the Last Words, Epitaphs, Morbid Musings, and Fond Farewells of the Famous and Not-So-Famous - Couverture rigide

Hom, Susan K.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1402746830 ISBN 13 : 9781402746833

Editeur : Sterling, 2007

Synopsis

Death can be a tricky business and you only have one chance to get it right - best do some research while you still have time! Gathered in these pages are some of the most (in)famous dead people that the world has ever known, including George Washington, Bette Davis and Al Capone. The first section offers some of the witty epitaphs, while the second is packed with amusing quotations. From Alfred Hitchcock's "I'm involved in a plot" and Jack Benny's "Did you hear about my operation?" to H.G. Wells' "I told you so, damnit!" Another section honours memorable last words, both candid and thoughtful. All helpfully collated for your macabre amusement!

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Death can be a tricky business and you only have one chance to get it rightbest do some research while you still have time! Gathered in these pages are some of the most (in)famous dead people that the world has ever known, including George Washington, Bette Davis and Al Capone. The first section offers some of the witty epitaphs, while the second is packed with amusing quotations. From Alfred Hitchcocks Im involved in a plot and Jack Bennys Did you hear about my operation? to H.G. Wellss I told you so, damnit! Another section honours memorable last words, both candid and thoughtful. All helpfully collated for your macabre amusement!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sterling
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1402746830
• ISBN 13: 9781402746833
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible