The Rich Bastard's Guide to Los Angeles [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Simon S. Kelton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rich Bastard's Guides Series | Publication Date: March 5, 1998

An hilarious new departure from the turgid arena of traditional guidebooks, The Rich Bastard's Guide to Los Angeles explores the most luxurious nooks and crannies of the City of Angeles. The ultimate Guide for the man or woman who has everything... but still wants more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Although he thinks I should ditch my Lear 35 for a Gulfstream, I still say he's written the most entertaining guidebook to Los Angeles I've ever read. -- Tom Bailey - President of Janus Mutual Funds

Despite his being a Bad Boy, or perhaps because of it, I would trust Simon to show me the best time in LA! -- Dr. Carole Lieberman - Psychiatrist to the Stars, Author of Bad Boys

I lived in LA throughout the '60s. I'm told I had an incredible time. If I'd had Simon's book back then, I would have forgotten an even better one. -- Micky Dolenz - The Monkees

Imagine if Michael Palin and Robin Leach had a son, and he was brought up by Prince Charles. The child would be Simon St. Goar Kelton. I love him. -- Rob Long - Writer and Producer: Cheers, George and Leo

Of course, I would never dream of putting it on my coffee table... -- Lady Rosemary Peel - The Author's Grandmother

This book is so comprehensive it even tells a Rich Bastard how to become an Immortal. -- Bill Panzer - Film and TV Producer: Highlander

This is a wonderful book. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. -- Princess Birgitta von Liechtenstein

This is the perfect book to read while sipping on a glass of Chateau Trotonoy '82 and nibbling a piece of ripe Morbier. -- Martin Cohen - Entertainment Lawyer and Vice Conseiller de L'Ordre Mondial, Confrrie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs

To my surprise "The Rich Bastard's Guide to Los Angeles" is more than a throwaway lavatory book for the bathrooms of the ghastly, it actually works as a useful guide... even for Reasonably Well Off Thank You Bastards like me. It's funnier, franker and more informative than a dozen more po-faced down-and-dirty guides. Even Miserably Poor Bastards with Backpacks will get something out of it, even if it's only the urge to con, bluff and steal. -- Stephen Fry - Actor and Author

From the Publisher

The first in the much-anticipated series of high-end travel guides, Simon St. Goar Kelton's The Rich Bastard's Guide to Los Angeles sets a new standard in combining witty reviews and outrageous personal anecdotes with a truly extraordinary amount of information on how to have the very best time in Los Angeles. A bible for residents and travelers alike.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Rbg Pub Ltd; 1st edition (March 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891681001
• ISBN-13: 978-1891681004
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,295,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entartaining, informative, Rich Bastard's Bible !!, September 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rich Bastard's Guide to Los Angeles (Paperback)

A thoroughly interesting and funny expose of the best way to have fun in Los Angeles. Despite having visited the city many times, I'm thrilled to have the Rich Bastard's Guide to LA as now I really know that I'm going to the best places and doing the best things. Congratulations to the Authors and many thanks.