Pistache Books

Some very interesting pieces from the pen of the bestselling author of Birdsong and Human Traces — a collection of clever, funny and surprising parodies, pastiches and air-shots, inspired by The Write Stuff on Britain’s Radio 4. Here’s a small sample of Pistache pieces: Thomas Hardy is sent to cover the big match. Jane Austen braves a contemporary “dance”. William Shakespeare writes a speech for Basil Fawlty. Oscar Wilde tries to be an agony uncle. Samuel Beckett writes a monologue for Ronnie Corbett. Pistache will be received with great delight by fans of Sebastian Faulks.

A collection of fanciful, satirical and surprising parodies, squibs and pastiches inspired by The Write Stuff on BBC Radio 4. Pistache (pis-tash): a friendly spoof or parody of another's work. [Deriv uncertain. Possibly a cross between pastiche and p**stake.] From the writer of such brilliant parodies as Thomas Hardy's football report and Dan Brown's visit to the cash dispenser comes another collection of witty pastiches.