Shagadelically Speaking: The Words and World of Austin Powers [Paperback]

Lance Gould (Author), H Roberts Design (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

Announcing the definitive guide not only to the second Austin Powers movie, but to the whole Austin Powers craze. Find out what Austin thinks of life in the '90s versus the '60s; his thoughts on world leaders, from Moses to Margaret Thatcher; the history of the shag-pad, and more. 50 photos.

Editorial Reviews

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Salutations friends, fans, and groovy birds. I'm so pleased you decided to pick up my latest book, SHAGADELICALLY SPEAKING: THE WORDS AND WORLD OF AUSTIN POWERS. As many of you know, this is not the first time I've put pen to paper. My earlier tomes include Austin Powers' Kama Sutra, Austin Powers' Sexy Dictionary, Swedish-Made Penis Enlarger Pumps and Me (This Sort of Thing Is My Bag, Baby), and, of course, the white paper I composed on Caribbean macroeconomics in the NAFTA era, Bahamian Rhapsody.

And while I'm no Fyodor Dostoevsky or Jewel, I feel that I have written enough to earn a place at the table of important contemporary authors. Or at least enough to challenge Norman Mailer to a nude Jell-O-shot-drinking contest. Either way, there's no greater feeling than knowing you've reached someone with your manuscript. (My agen recently got word, in fact, that the Dewey Decimal System people were going to specifically reserve ".69" for my work.)

That's where SHAGADELICALLY SPEAKING comes in. If it's happened to me in my adventures, then it's in this book, luv. I've carefully categorized all my rites of passage and flights of fancy, in one comprehensive volume.

So fix yourself a martini, put Burt Bacharach album on the turntable - hey, make that CD player! - and give this book a look-see. It's all here, baby, and it's all about me, yeah!

Cinky,

Austin Powers
London, England
February 1999

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446675792
• ISBN-13: 978-0446675796
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,423,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This bok is misleading!, June 15, 1999

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This review is from: Shagadelically Speaking: The Words and World of Austin Powers (Paperback)

This book lead me to believe that it would give some funny quotes and words from the austin powers movies. However, it had a lot of nonsense stuff in it. I love ustin Powers, but i did not love this book!--

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the essence of Austin, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shagadelically Speaking: The Words and World of Austin Powers (Paperback)

Shagadelic Baby! A must have for Austin fans and anyone else who wants to be hip to the lingo. Its great to read before you see the movie so you don't miss some of the more esoteric bits! Also a super piece of literature to have to ensure that you are using all lingo and quotes appropriately at your next cocktail party! "Shagwell by name, Shag-Very-Well by reputation" ENJOY!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets you feelin' randy!, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shagadelically Speaking: The Words and World of Austin Powers (Paperback)

Loved this volume (and I'm totally not related to the author). The ultimate coffee table/conversation startin'/Mclaughlin Group watchin' person's kind of book.