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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781789142945
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Subject Area
- Gender Issues
- Publication Name
- Fabulosa!: the Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language
- Item Height
- 198 mm
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Subject
- History
- Item Width
- 129 mm
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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*A Book of the Year 2019 - Times Literary Supplement* Polari is a language that was used chiefly by gay men in the first half of the 20th century. At a time when being gay could result in criminal prosecution - or worse - Polari offered its speakers a degree of public camouflage, a way of expressing humour, and a means of identification and of establishing a community. Its roots are colourful and varied - from Cant to Lingua Franca to prostitutes' slang - and in the mid-1960s it was thrust into the limelight by the characters Julian and Sandy, voiced by Hugh Paddick and Kenneth Williams, on the BBC radio show Round the Horne ('Oh Mr Horne, how bona to vada your dolly old eke!'). Paul Baker recounts the story of Polari with skill, erudition and tenderness. He traces its historical origins and describes its linguistic nuts and bolts, explores the ways and the environments in which it was spoken, explains the reasons for its decline, and tells of its unlikely re-emergence in the 21st century. With a cast of drag queens and sailors, Dilly boys and macho clones, Fabulosa! is an essential document of recent history and a fascinating and fantastically readable account of this funny, filthy and ingenious language. 'Richly evocative and entertaining.' - The Guardian 'An essential book for anyone who wants to Polari bona!' - Attitude 'Paul Baker's exuberant, richly detailed history of Polari, a 'secret' language used chiefly by gay men in the 1940s and 1950s, is a delightful read.' - Tatler 'Intriguing and often amusing...Baker's interviews radiate warmth and good humour.' - Spectator 'A compelling history of the linguistic lengths to which gay men had to go to hide in plain sight.' - Observer
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Publisher
Reaktion Books
ISBN-13
9781789142945
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19046687832
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
Fabulosa!: the Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2020
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Gender Issues
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
198 mm
Item Width
129 mm
Additional Product Features
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United Kingdom
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- w***a (259)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseFascinating little book - a case study in how language develops according to circumstances
- 7***r (750)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseV good condition and super fast delivery.
- .***h (870)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseLovely book, well packed and delivered quickly. Very pleased, many thanks! :)
- m***c (1124)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book on cylinder heads was as described in the listing and supplied new at a very competitive price. Another excellent purchase from Speedyhen. The book was promptly dispatched and was very well packed. Communication from the seller was excellent. I would buy from this seller again with confidence. In my opinion, has to be a five-star seller. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐David Vizard's How to Port & Flow Test Cylinder Heads by David Vizard... (#364317545962)
- r***e (2779)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book arrived in much better than "good" condition as described in the listing: I'd say "new and unread"! Excellent value, postage included in the price. Professionally packaged in recyclable cardboard and brown paper, very promptly dispatched and delivered via Royal Mail Tracked: 2 days purchase-to-delivery, so thanks for using Royal Mail ~ I always recommend them. Am very pleased with my purchase and happy to recommend this seller. Buy with confidence! Many thanks and best wishes, CJ.
- 0***e (246)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA positive experience, with a quick response from the seller, with regular updates. The book arrived securely packaged, in stated condition, within delivery window, and undamaged. The book is a good quality item, and good value as well. I have found this seller to be prompt and reliable in how they do business.