Book Specifications:

• Title: Something Wholesale
• Publisher: Picador
• Author: Eric Newby
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0330287788
• Pages: 240
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used - Good

About the Book:

Something Wholesale by Eric Newby is a witty and engaging autobiographical account of the author’s years working in the London garment trade during the postwar era. Known for his sharp humor and keen observational style, Newby vividly portrays the eccentric personalities, business culture, and everyday absurdities of the wholesale fashion industry. Blending memoir with social commentary, the book offers readers an entertaining glimpse into postwar British commercial life while showcasing the author’s remarkable storytelling talent. Published by Picador, this paperback edition is a delightful read for fans of autobiography, travel writing, humor, and British social history.