Tag Archives: Shirley Conran

Scathing Criticism: Brian Sewell

Posted on 26/06/2013 by layanglicana

Reviewing Shirley Conran’s ‘Tiger Eyes‘ The only passage in the book worth reading is at the very end, where she acknowledges the technical help of a duchess, a marchioness, a baroness and even poor Bruce Chatwin. Brian Sewell Daily Telegraph, … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms: Shirley Conran

Posted on 26/02/2013 by layanglicana

Life is too short to stuff a mushroom. Shirley Conran 1932- Superwoman, (1975) The image is copyright: Andrea Skjold via Shutterstock Shirley Conran’s series of Superwoman books were essential reading for women in the 1970s who wanted to do as … Continue reading →

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