The UnDutchables 9.0

Following the legendary previous 8 editions of The UnDutchables, the 9th edition of this all time best seller (more than 300,000 copies sold since 1999) is now available in the Netherlands.

The UnDutchables takes an in-depth humorous look at Dutch life, quirks and character. With subjects varying from coffee drinking habits to child rearing, from bargain hunting to food, and from train travel to the Dutch ‘water closet’, it is considered by many foreigners and expats to be a survival guide for living in the Netherlands. This book also includes tips on learning the Dutch language, including appendices on Dutch idioms, expressions, and homonyms.

The 9.0 edition has undergone a thorough editorial revision to catch up with the major developments of Dutch society since the previous edition appeared 6 years ago. This edition has been updated with new illustrations and photos, for a fresh and contemporary look.
Take a peak inside here

Read the interview with the authors on DutchNews

Authors: Colin White & Laurie Boucke
Illustrations: Joke Schat
Cover design: Huug Schipper, Studio Tint
292 pages
Size: 136 mm w x 210 mm H
Paperback / softback
Language: English
Price Europe: € 18.95
Publication date: 1 Nov. 2023
ISBN/EAN: 9789463192965
NUR-code: 740

Useful links
For more info: www.undutchables.com

Available in major bookstores and webshops such as: www.hollandbooks.nl

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