Flying high with success are Liz and Julie authors of 'You F'Coffee Sir'. Now this book has the potential to go global - at first glance you think oh this might appeal to just Air Hostesses but when you look closer you think wow what's going on here! So it's with great delight that the team at Doodled Books announce that we are stocking a truely amazing Doodled Limited Edition of 'You F'Coffee Sir?!!!' Plus these are the true first edition first printing first state books - which have rare mistakes inside them. Plus each book comes with a letter of authenticity. Take a look at the pictures for the exact varient on offer (you will get the lowest number in stock). Plus each book doodled is embossed with the Bing Bong stamp to prove authenticity.
Now there's a story behind the story with this book. Two airline hostesses (only known as Liz and Julie) wrote this book and sent a chapter sample to a mainstream publishers called John Blake. Quickly the publisher responded asking if the book was finished - when they found out it was they offered them a contract. Now if you've heard anything about this book you will know it is quite controversial - the publisher suggested toning it down a little or openly admitting who they are and publish the true version. So Liz and Julie had a dilema on their hands. Did they go with their dream and possibly loose thier jobs in the process? Or did they self publish the book in complete secrecy? Well there was no real decision to be made - if they could easily get a contract for the book they decided to self publish it the way they wanted it to be - and the result is like a breath of fresh air.
Since the book was published in July 2007 absolutely loads of fantastic things have happened:
- Airport stores are currently looking into stocking this title.
- Taxis and Hilton Mini-Buses in the major airports have 'You F'Coffee Sir' logos sprayed on them.
- It's rumoured that Richard Branson (owner Virgin) might take on the series - and why not? It would be an absolute classic if he did as many fans think Liz and Julie work for British Airways!
- Waterstones and Amazon have now got the ISBN on their records - which is an amazing achievement as not many self published books get this far after only a few months.
- The features editor of OK magazine is looking into doing a review.
- Amanda Ross from Catus TV (The Richard and Judy Show) is looking at it.
- Scott Pack (the former Head Buyer at Waterstones) has given the book a rave review.
- Manchester Evening News has written ann article about it and is looking at doing more.
- Two famous Djs have mixed a CD for LIz and Julie - they normally charge 1.5 million to do this but they believe in the book so much they did it for free!
So there's loads going on and more fantastic news to come - which no doubt we will keep letting you know about. In the meantime though in stock are 10 varients of this Limited Edition. The varients are:
1-10 - Airline
11-20 - Peanuts - Nuts for you Sir!
21-30 - Handbag
31-40 - High Heel
41-50 - You F'Coffee Cup
51-60 - Suitcase
61-70 - Wine and Glass
71-80 - Toilet
81-90 - Parachute
91-100 - Kisses
Product Details:
FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING FIRST STATE
Paperback: 330 pages
Publisher: BingBong Ltd; 1st edition (1 May 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1905692552
ISBN-13: 978-1905692552
Doodled Books Review
Writing your first book is a daunting and scary process, but these two newcomers known only as 'Liz and Julie' seem to have taken it in their stride. Their conversational style suits the often mischievous slant to their mile-high stories and offers a versatile format for either the Air Hostess wannabe, the avid fan of aviation (although to be sure, the palette being catered for is somewhat rogue-ish!) or lets just say it has global appeal to both men and women. It is with this insightful dual purpose (which effectively gives you two books in one) and the infectious naughtiness of the rather saucy and deliciously wicked authors that make this a pretty decent first outing. I think even they would agree that this book should come with some sort of parental warning (if books were rated, this would be at least at 15!!). Bear that in mind... and have some controversial hilarity on Liz and Jules while you're at it.
Review
I Am Being Stalked By Air Hostesses No really, I am. They are called Liz and Julie and they keep sending me mildly flirtatious emails. Much as I'd like to think it is just because they find me incredibly attractive it is actually down to the fact that they have a book out and want me to plug it on the blog. Send me a copy, I said. If I like it, I'll mention it. If I don't, I probably won't. You F'Coffee, Sir?!!!: The Real Air Hostesses' Handbook is an insider's account of life as an air hostess. It is frank, alarming, honest (most of the time) and very very rude. Liz and Julie have over 20 years of combined flying experience, have pretty much seen and done everything and have tried their best to fit most of those experiences into this 300 page book. So you have accounts of upgrading passengers in return for Valium, sex in the toilets and the unruly goings on in between flights; examples of incredibly stupid passengers, remarkably (ahem) active flight crew and the pick of in-flight gossip. But at the same time this is a very practical account of life as an air hostess. Liz and Julie take you through their careers from application to interviews, training, their first flights and right up to the present day. It would actually serve as a fantastic guide for women (and men) thinking of embarking upon a career in the industry, but is mainly just a lot of fun. Do not seek out this book if you are scared of flying, finding out about the real goings on behind the curtain probably won't make you feel any better. It is also best avoided if you dislike gratuitous swearing as the girls are rather foul-mouthed, but in a way that is both big and clever. Apart from that, I would suggest it is pretty much for anyone. As far as I can tell this is a self-published book, although they seem to have some good people backing them. It admits to taking a few liberties with the truth but much of the detail is so precise that I cannot doubt that the girls are the genuine article. If I have any criticism at all it is regarding the finished book. It feels a little bit too self-published with a thick glossy cover and bright white paper as well as quite small type. It could also have done with another copy edit. But those are minor quibbles, a good book is a good book and this one is bloody funny too (any book with a chapter that starts with the words 'Here is a funny story about poo..' is a winner as far as I am concerned). Full marks though must go to their website which is an absolute hoot and includes a range of fashion items and a CD you can buy. They really have gone to town on this and it is well worth a browse. At the moment the book seems to be unavailable at Amazon and I don't think it is being widely stocked by the chains. It is precisely the sort of book that one of the big retailers could completely clean up on if they took it under their wing, or something that a major publisher should sign up for big bucks now and re-release it with a big marketing budget next year. I am willing to bet that one of the two will come to pass. Watch this space.
Review
I am very lucky to have received a copy of this book, which was only one of a few to be distributed for proof reading. As someone who does not work in the airline industry, I really did not know what to expect from this book. I've read 'babylon-esque' books previously and expected this to be of the same stuff. How wrong I was! This book goes way beyond the kinky revelations we all know and (love to) hate. You F'Coffee Sir is a book of real substance, giving amazing insight into the flying world of two air hostesses who have chosen to share their lives with us. The quality of the writing style is a real rarity, in that its narrative excellence made me think I was sat with the girls, enjoying their conversations, seeing what they see and doing what they do. As Northerners, the true to life lingo and cheeky, lovable accents of Liz and Julie is apparent in every written word. It really draws you in as a reader! They have written the book as a handbook for budding cabin crew, like a flying bible, but even if this is not your aim you will find it hard to not laugh (and cry) at the experiences these two girls have compiled into this classy, intelligent and exciting read.
