The Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie

By Chris Miller

Book Overview

Animal House, the film adaptation of stories Chris Miller published in National Lampoon about his experiences at a Dartmouth (USA) fraternity, is among the most beloved and successful comedies of all time. Its portrayal of college party life is still imitated on campuses across America - toga party, anyone? Now, nearly thirty years after the movie hit cinemas, there are no taboos left and Chris Miller can finally answer the fans who all want to know one thing: was it really like that? The answer: Yes - but much, much more out of control Here, for the first time, are the real stories of Alpha Delta Phi. Like the one about the frat brother who entertained the house by lighting his hair on fire - not the hair on his head, however. Or about the pledge who trick-or-treated around campus in a very revealing jack-o-lantern costume. Or about initiation night when a frozen hot dog became very painful for two rushes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316057010
• ISBN13: 9780316057011
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The Age of Innocence

I thought this was by far and away the funniest book I have ever read. It was sophmoric, innane, outragous, predictable, and above all hilarious. In short a complete waste of time. Just when you think the plot could not get more disgusting it does. I highly recommend it.

Sick and outrageously funny

Chris Miller has a knack for capturing the spirit of a time, and his book marvelously recreates the Dartmouth of the '60s and his journey from high school into college and then into the fraternity. His flair for the comic and the bizarre is at its peak as he recounts the exploits of his years in Alpha Delta Phi. The characters in the book -- or, rather, Chris' real fraternity brothers -- are a wild collection, sure to amaze and amuse the reader.

Time Machine

As a Sigma Chi this book transported me back in time. A fraternity truly is the best part of the college experience. The trials, adventures, and characters can be found on many campuses around this country. Sure the dark underbelly of wild chaotic houses is exposed, but such is th time to sow your wild oats. This book had me rolling the entire time I was reading it. The imagery transported me to dark rank basement parties where these characters really exist. I strongly suggest this tome for all fraternal brothers, pledges, and rush prospects! Beware what awaits you!

Buy this book if you like to laugh

I laughed so hard that I cried; just some great stories.

Much better than I expected

When I considered buying this book, I thought, "How many times can Animal House be re-told, or revisited?" Thankfully, at least one more time. This is a great, quick book to read, but it's not for squeamish or easily offended readers. But how many of those folks are reading books about Animal House? The first thing I can recall reading by Chris Miller was a story in the National Lampoon back in the mid-70s titled "A Thanksgiving Memory", which I will forever remember as one of the most perverted, sick, and hilarious things ever printed. Miller still has the ability to write about almost every type of perversion imaginable and make it extremely funny. The book has its slow parts, and some of the stories seem revised or toned-down from earlier versions I've read here and there. However, there are so many surprises and outrageous moments in this, it's hard to be bothered by a few boring parts. My only suggestion for potential readers is don't leave this laying around where any overly-sensitive people might pick it up and glance through it. They will be extremely disappointed in you.