Review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) by Johann-Heinrich S — 01 Aug 2007

Favourite Quote: "Perhaps if they'd hanged Jesus Christ we'd all be kneeling in front of a fucking gibbet!".

This review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) was written by Johann-Heinrich S on 01 Aug 2007.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has generally received positive reviews.

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