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Five years before Lisa Birnbach decided to update The Official Preppy Handbook with True Prep, Rosecrans Baldwin and co. of the now elusive Vitals magazine penned an updated version that still holds true today. Editor's note: I'm currently in the process of scanning my favorite magazine clipping that inspired me over the years. Be on the lookout for more posts in the Archives section.
from Lisa Birnbach's Preppy Handbook
Author Lisa Birnbach shares memories from her time in the South
Lisa Birnbach is an award-winning journalist, cultural commentator and bestselling author. Celebrated for her keen eye, sharp wit and humor, Lisa is a media favorite. Best known as the author of The New York Times bestsellers, The Official Preppy Handbook and True Prep, she’s published 22 other books, which have been translated into a dozen languages. The Preppy Handbook became a runaway bestseller and a tongue-in-cheek reference guide for a generation. She’s written for The New York…
Author Lisa Birnbach shares memories from her time in the South
The Official Preppy Handbook (1980) is a tongue-in-cheek humor reference guide co-written and edited by Lisa Birnbach. It describes an aspect of North American culture she styles as prepdom. In addition to insights on prep school and university life at socially acceptable schools,[1] it illuminates many aspects of upper-class, old money WASP society.[2] Topics range from appropriate clothing for various social events to how to choose the correct college and major.[3] While the book addresses…
In 1997, I was given The Official Preppy Handbook. At the time, I was attending Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire – a prep school that is actually mentioned several times in the handbook. The Official Preppy Handbook was “handed down to me.” Well, in actuality, I’m not sure if it was intended for me or not. It was laying…
Our top 10 preppy must read books that have inspired up throughout the years.
