A Manual for Enduring the Unendurable - Hardback book
**A note on delivery**
We will post all pre-orders the moment the books arrive with us, which currently is the 13th December. Delivery timelines vary by region, and while UK orders are very likely to arrive before Christmas, we cannot promise Christmas arrival. International orders in particular may take longer depending on local postal services and the emotional stability of border staff.
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A hardback survival guide for creatures trapped among amateurs.
A book for anyone who has endured too much, slept too little, and maintained dignity only through sheer spite. Presenting the first collected teachings of Mr Freddie Mercury (the feline). A 210 x 210 mm hardback manual, written for those navigating emotional turbulence, domestic incompetence, and the many small tragedies of modern life. For my American admirers, that is roughly eight and a quarter inches, or as you might call it, moderately cat sized.
Inside you will find eighteen concise lessons, each paired with a full-page photograph of Freddie in his natural habitat. Every lesson distils a core principle of survival, suitable for cats, humans, and other beings forced to coexist with chaos, squirrels, or Short Men.
Equal parts philosophy, memoir, and administrative complaint, this is a book to be read, displayed, gifted, or used as a silent accusation across the room. Use it proudly as you continue your valiant march through adversity, minor admin, and the questionable decisions of others.
Why you may need this
• Offers emotional clarity during moments of despair, fatigue, or baffling human behaviour
• Adds dramatic gravitas to any coffee table, desk, or bedside
• Provides practical guidance for managing chaos, disappointment, and kitchen-based crimes
• A soothing companion for those who soldier on (often unnecessarily)
• Features cameos from Dolly, Gavin the squirrel, Edith, Spicy Steve, and Cecil Ratón
• Includes a deeply resentful and untrue endorsement from the Short Man
• Approved by Mr Freddie Mercury (the feline) after a thorough audit
Details
• Hardback casebound book
• 210 x 210 mm square format
• 48 pages, printed on 170 gsm silk
• Full colour throughout
• Matte laminated cover for an elegant, strokable finish
• Designed in the UK under conditions of mild exasperation
• Printed by humans who do not fully understand who Freddie is, but tried their best
Suggested uses
• A morning dose of melodrama
• A gift for anyone who has suffered through meetings, admin, or family WhatsApp groups
• A companion for tea, coffee, or emotionally charged herbal infusions
• Displaying prominently so visitors know you are not to be trifled with
• Reading during moments when you require validation, humour, or petty inspiration
• Quietly using as a shield when the Short Man approaches