Danny Wallace and the Centre of the Universe

Danny Wallace and the Centre of the Universe

by Danny Wallace (Author)

Synopsis

Danny Wallace wanted to write about a place so special and so crucial to our existence that it had never before been tackled: the Centre of the Universe. But then, he realised that getting there might be a problem, and when he did, there'd probably be nothing much to write about. Until, he heard about a manhole cover, on a small street, in a small town, tucked away in a remote part of Idaho. The manhole cover had been declared the Centre of the Universe. The mayor had the science to back it up. The town rejoiced. And the name of the town? Wallace. It was a cosmic coincidence Danny couldn't resist...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 18 May 2006

ISBN 10: 0091908949
ISBN 13: 9780091908942
Book Overview: A hilariously funny Danny Wallace adventure written especially for the Quick Reads initiative

Media Reviews
The funniest writer of his generation. Apart from me -- Dom Joly
Comedy writing doesn't get any better than this - unless you go round Danny's flat and make him add a bit in pen -- Ross Noble
Join Me is the kind of book I love: effortlessly funny, painfully accurate and entertaining to the very end. Brilliant -- Mike Gayle
Extremely enjoyable. once cannot help wondering whether he has stumbled upon the future shape of spirituality * Daily Telegraph *
One of the funniest stories you will ever read * Daily Mail *
Author Bio
Award-winning journalist and comedy producer Danny has written and produced comedy for TV, radio and the stage, and contributed to dozens of publications, including The Independent and The Guardian. His own six-part BBC2 series begins in summer 2005, and he's also presented for Channel 4, Sky One, Radio 1, and Radio 4. His profile continues to grow at home and abroad, and he's currently working on the film adaptation of his last book, Join Me. He's 27, and lives in an old match factory in the East End of London. www.dannywallace.com