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Alistair Beaton is one of the country's leading satirical writers, and makes frequent appearances on Radio 4. His hit comedy Feelgood won the Evening Standard Award in 2001
This is a story written over a decade ago.Before Fake News, or Alternative Facts, or even social media.It told the story of a not-too-distant future, which really was not too distant.*The President of the United States is facing a global catastrophe.The environment is in meltdown. People are dying. Americans are dying.Even he can't ignore it.There's hardly a corner of the world that isn't in crisis.And that's when he's persuaded of a truth his advisers hold to be self-evident: That it's time to think the unthinkable.The problem isn't power, or politics, or the planet, or the President.It's the People.*Hilarious and horrifying - this enormously entertaining satire has never been more razor-sharp, revelatory or relevant. What readers are saying about this hilarious, critically acclaimed novel:'For anyone who likes laughs and thrills in one package and who's been following recent developments in the White House this is an absolute must.' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'This political and satirical novel manages to be both thrilling and funny. And, given its prescience, scary too. The characters, the setting and the plot are fantastic and believable. A real page turner.' Amazon Reviewer,5 stars'A frighteningly plausible thriller, which imagines what might happen if the White House were finally to believe that something had to be done about global warming ... clever, funny and a really good read.' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'This thriller is packed with good jokes and tells a tale that is utterly credible. Parts were jaw-droppingly frightening and I wished I could have put it down but thesharp humour and pacey plot made me keep reading. It's a laugh and a chiller in one book.' Amazon Reviewer,5 stars
"e;Lugen funktioniert nicht mehr. Die Banken, die Versicherungen, VW, Politiker, alle lugen wie gedruckt,"e; ruft Joe, Leiter der PR-Agentur Moxley Biggleswade, aus Angst, die falsche Marketingstrategie fur einen Grokunden entwickelt zu haben. Er schickt ein "e;fucked"e; hinterher. Kein Wunder, handelt es sich bei dem Auftraggeber um ein Unternehmen, das mithilfe modernster Bohrtechnik in mehr als anderthalb Kilometer unter der Erdoberflache Ol und Gas fordert. Elizabeth, Professorin im Ruhestand, wird zu Joe's Gegnerin, als sie sich fr den Erhalt von Wldern und Wiesen, sowie sauberen Wassers engagiert. Mutig spricht sie bei einer politischen Versammlung das aus, was sie denkt. Sie verhandelt mit einflussreichen Persnlichkeiten, von Demonstrationen hlt sie sich fern. Jenny und Sam, ihre jngeren Freunde, mit social media bestens vertraut, wenden das Blatt: ber Nacht wird Elizabeth als Fracking-Gegnerin weltberhmt. Die Anti-Fracking-Bewegung braucht eine Identifikationsfigur. Die Professorin im Ruhestand wre ideal dafr geeignet, wrde sie selbst nicht stets darber reflektieren, wie weit man im Kampf um Geld, Erfolg und gesunden Lebensraum gehen darf. Ihr Ehemann Jack, der die Rosen im Garten und den nachmittglichen Tee liebt, lsst sie widerstrebend das tun, was sie fr richtig und wichtig erachtet. Den Zugangscode zu Elizabeth' Computer htte er Sam vielleicht besser nicht genannt. Scharfzngig zeigt der Autor den Interessenkonflikt, der weder vor Bestechung, Bedrohung, noch vor der Beugung demokratischer Rechte Halt macht.
Caledonia is a story of greed, euphoria and mass delusion. It is the story of a small, poor country mistaking itself for a place that is both big and rich. It is an ancient story for modern times. William Paterson was a financial adventurer who in 1698 devised one of the most daring and disastrous speculations of all time. His plan: to found a Scottish colony in Darien on the isthmus of Panama in Central America and turn Scotland, one of the poorest nations in Europe, into a prosperous colonial power. He invited the public to invest. And they did - in a big way. Within weeks a vast proportion of the nation's wealth had been subscribed. What went wrong? Distance, disease, corruption and culpability all played a part in this ruinous episode. Within a few years, the Scots - demoralised and impoverished - gave up their nation's independent status and signed the 1707 Treaty of Union with England. Inspired by documents, journals, letters, songs and poems of the period, celebrated playwright and satirist Alistair Beaton has created a work that is both a tribute to heroic ambition and a darkly witty take on the deceptions and self-deceptions of rich and poor alike. Caledonia will headline the Edinburgh International Festival, in a co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland and directed by Anthony Neilson, opening on 13 August 2010.
Fires are becoming something of a problem. But Biedermann has it all under control. He's a respected member of the community with a loving wife and a flourishing business, so surely nothing can get to him. The great philanthropist is happy to meet his civic duty by giving shelter to two new guests but when they start filling his attic with petrol drums, will he help them light the fuse? Max Frisch's parable about appeasement is given its first major UK revival since its Royal Court premiere in 1961, which was directed by Lindsay Anderson. The play is published as a programme text for the production that runs from 1 November - 15 December on the main stage at the Royal Court.
An outrageously funny satire on modern politics, New Labour and the fine art of spin Alistair Beaton's hilarious play, part farce, part biting satire, is set in the plush seaside hotel of a party conference. As anti-capitalist riots rage in the streets below, sinister and obsessive press secretary Eddie and young speech-writing aide Paul are trying to finalise the PM's conference speech. But Eddie's manipulative skills are to be tested far more by the scandal that George, dim-witted lord and close friend of the PM, gradually reveals - not helped by the arrival of Eddie's ex-wife and investigative journalist, Liz. Left me sobbing with laughter (The Times) Alistair Beaton rediscovers and restores the lost art of political satire in this hilariously timely portrait of new Labour fibbing and deceiving (Benedict Nightingale, The Times) Political satire was joyfully restored to the stage last night ...A satirical treat to savour (Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard)
Showing the same incisive and outrageous wit as in his previous books, where he first took on the self-help craze then New Labour's addiction to spin, Alistair Beaton now tackles the management gurus. Read this book and you will be transformed overnight into a successful modern manager, capable of talking authentic management bollocks at any hour of the day or night, because, let's face it, talking bollocks is what modern management is all about. Below are a few of the gems contained within THE LITTLE BOOK OF MANAGEMENT BOLLOCKS... RISK MANAGEMENT Improve risk management outcomes by never investing in anything. INSPIRING OTHERS As a manager, it's your job to inspire others. If there's nothing inspiring about you, just use fear instead.
It is sad that the original meaning of bollocks has been corrupted for in this little book lies profound wisdom. After all, size is not everything. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself treats. Leave little love letters to yourself around the house where you can discover them by chance when hoovering. Start your new life now. Don't read the T-shirt. Buy this book. 144 insights that will change your life.
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