THE MAN'S BOOK. Edited by Colin Willock.

1958 1st edition. 8vo (156 x 246mm). Ppviii,354,i. B/w illustrations. Gilt illustration of sporting paraphernalia to red boards, gilt titles and decorations to spine. D/w price, 30s. net.

"This is the book that Men have been waiting to give themselves - or to be given by women. Within one cover will be found an encyclopaedic assembly of the essential facts and wrinkles that every man ought to know about, but often finds it difficult or even embarrassing to ask for. Do you know what to look for when ordering a suit? John Taylor, the Editor of The Tailor and Cutter supplies the answer. How do you tackle the involved matter of ordering the right wine and the appropriate food? Raymond Postgate's wine expertise is at your service in a detailed but simple exposition, while Edward Ward supplied the gastronomic information. Eric Newton describes the art world and its isms; music, classical and jazz, is expanded both historically and in glossary form. Sport is catered for by a very strong team, including John Arlott on cricket, Rex Hays on motor racing and sports cars, Colin Willock on shooting and fishing. Packed in also is a vast amount of know-how about every other male sport and recreation, from rugger and riding to gardening and gambling. Among essential matters laid bare are the mysteries of the City and financial terminology, the intricacies of men's clubs and the mile stones of film history. A full social and sporting calendar of the year is included. There is hardly any matter of man's concern upon which this book doesn't give the answer to the question: 'What is the form?' ...Its note of informed sophistication set by Colin Willock, editor of Lilliput, runs unflaggingly to the closing of 'Wits' End', the bons mots concerning that undeniable male interest - women."