Official Preppy Handbook by Lisa Birnbach (1980, Trade Paperback)

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The "Official Preppy Handbook" by Lisa Birnbach, published in 1980 by Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated, is a humor-infused book that serves as a tongue-in-cheek guide to the preppy lifestyle. In a trade paperback format with 224 pages, this book offers a lighthearted look at the social norms and behaviors associated with preppy culture. With illustrations by the author herself, this book is a satirical take on the expectations placed on young socialites and provides a humorous perspective on various aspects of preppy society.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWorkman Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-100894801406
ISBN-139780894801402
eBay Product ID (ePID)1457357

Product Key Features

TopicGeneral
Book TitleOfficial Preppy Handbook
Publication Year1980
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreHumor
AuthorLisa Birnbach
FormatTrade Paperback

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN80-051892
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal973.927/0880621

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  • Preppydom preserved.

    The book is a period piece -- a different era. It is a worthy spoof of blatant pretentiousness and sometimes dubious privilege. But the book is also endearing in a way. "You would have had to be there". Worth the hefty price? Not if you have to ask. I would write more here. But I need to get moving along with ordering an new belt with nautical flags.

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  • Fun reading to bring back memories of the 1980s

    Love this book! Brings me back to my high school and college years.

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  • Fun book but out of print now

    I am replacing one I had. Fun read. Since it’s out of print, I guess people think they can charge the moon for a paperback.

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  • Classic parody

    The book is a satire of the wasp american elites of the early 20th century. Interesting read.

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  • The official preppy handbook

    Delightful read humourous and informative. Easy to understand five stars.

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  • Old but gold.

    Great tongue-in-cheek book on the preppy life.

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  • Collectible

    This is a great book that was originally published in the 1980s. That’s a great collectible for any collection

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  • Its a riot reading it

    Its so funny I had one back in my preppy days

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  • OFFICIAL PREPPY HANDBOOK IS A MUST HAVE!!

    The OFFICIAL PREPPY HANDBOOK is witty, interesting, and informative!! I recommend it highly!!

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  • A blast from my past

    Hilarious throwback to my younger days. Love rereading this!

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