Almost three million people use the London Underground each day. That's a lot of weird and wonderful characters. London commuters in particular rely on the tube network to get to and from work every day. The latest book from Gibson Publishing pokes fun at some of these characters and lists a number of comical, tongue-in-cheek 'rules' that should not be broken when using the system.
The Little Book of Tube Etiquette is written by a commuter, and is written with observational humour, having witnessed both infuriating and hysterical behavioural patterns from others also using the London Underground.
Released November 2010, The Little Book of Tube Etiquette is a must-have for commuters and tourists alike. It provides a comical insight to what life is like for commuters and, in addition to the 'rules' the book looks at the 'funniest announcements heard on the tube', 'how to get a seat' and the cheeky 'ways to get back at perennial rule-breakers'.
Excerpt
'Cover your mouth when you cough - I don't want your germs and I'm sure you don't want to be the reason for the 21st century spread of the plague. I caught swine flu thanks to someone sneezing on me -yes, I felt it too.' 'Loud music - I DON'T want to hear your music, espeically not over mine AND when you are on one side of the carriage and I'm on the other. Those dirty looks ARE aimed at you and deservedly so. Cross reference: personal space and 'how to get your own back at perennial rule breakers'
The book is illustrated by artist Pete Duffield, who brings some of these characters to life in a colourful, exaggerated style. The release is timed for the Christmas market and is a perfect stocking filler as well as present and, in some cases, a handbook! It will retail at £8.99 hardback, with paperback prices on request.
If you've ever travelled on the London Underground, you will absolutely identify with most, if not all, of the observations and rules and once you've read The Little Book of Tube Etiquette, you'll smile every day on the way to work - commuting will never be the same again.
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For further information visit www.gibsonpublishing.co.uk
