2006-08-18 03:30:20 · 16 answers · asked by EZ 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You are a legend.......
2006-08-18 03:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sneers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to give you a bit of background first the fictional character, J. R. Hartley, appeared in television advertisements for Yellow Pages (a British commercial telephone directory) first shown in 1983. The character was played by the actor Norman Lumsden.
The advertisement shows an elderly man going into several bookshops asking for a book called Fly Fishing by an author named "J. R. Hartley". Every attempt fails, and the next scene shows him at home looking dejected. His daughter, sympathising, hands him a copy of the Yellow Pages and the next scene features him looking delighted as a bookshop replies that they have a copy of the book. He asks them to keep it for him, and they ask for his name. He replies, "My name? Oh, yes, it's J.R.Hartley".
This advertisement is one of the most popular ever made in Britain, and remained a part of popular culture long after it ceased to be shown.
The book "Fly Fishing" was not written until 1991 - 8 years after the commercial first aired. It became a Christmas bestseller.
You may be able to get one on e.bay or if its a new one you want , cost £8.25 go to: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/009177909X/026-7574289-2255631?v=glance&n=266239&s=books&v=glance
Hope you find this of help.
2006-08-20 09:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a copy of a book of that title but it was written by a JR Hartley, similar name, it was published in 1928 and is a bit dated.
2006-08-18 03:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a re released book try W H Smiths
2006-08-20 12:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by nitpicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't find it. JR Hartley wrote a tome of the same name though.
2006-08-18 03:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes very funny but they did publish the book after the success of the adverts
2006-08-18 03:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the yellow pages !
2006-08-18 03:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many copies would you like, Mr. Heartley?
2006-08-18 03:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because of that advert this book was actually released...
its on amazon probably!
2006-08-18 03:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by Banderes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have'nt lost it again john?
2006-08-18 04:01:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't find it under HEARTLY, his actual name was HARTLEY
2006-08-18 03:38:29 · answer #11 · answered by button mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋