GILBERT, Michael

[228] pp.

John Murray

1991

9 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

Jacket illustration by Phili Argent

Fine/ Fine

A collection of humorous, nostalgic, and sometimes absurd recollections from famous figures about their time at British preparatory schools, featuring contributions from personalities like Roald Dahl, Rex Harrison, and Cary Grant (Archibald Leach). The book compiles personal stories that capture the unique and formative experiences of prep school life, from bullying to discovering one’s identity.