Butler Manners & Culture Encyclopaedia
The Beautiful Life of the English Gentleman in 50 Topics — supervised by the Japan Butler Association, published by Gakken
About Butler Manners & Culture Encyclopaedia
'Butler Manners & Culture Encyclopaedia' is a book supervised by the Japan Butler Association, the general incorporated association which operates Queen's Butler, and published by Gakken on 17 September 2026.
A volume that grounds the butler's attire and manners
Why does a butler wear black, and why does his attire change between day and evening? The hand that pours the tea, the manner of opening the door to welcome you, the care of polishing the silver. Behind each of the gestures you see from a butler at the Manor lies a tradition of manners handed down in England.
This book is not a treatise that explains that tradition in prose, but an illustrated volume to be enjoyed at leisure. As a doorway to savouring more deeply an afternoon with a butler in attendance, Queen's Butler recommends it.
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Supervised by the Japan Butler Association, which operates Queen's Butler
The book was supervised by the Japan Butler Association, the general incorporated association which operates Queen's Butler. From its position of training butlers and bringing them to clients, the Association supervised the content on the butler's attire, manners and the etiquette of service.
The morning coat by day and the tailcoat by evening worn by the butlers at the Manor, the distinction between white and black bow ties, the handling of silver in white gloves. The butlers of Queen's Butler serve you in accordance with the manners set down in this book.
Bibliographic details
| Title | Butler Manners & Culture Encyclopaedia |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | The Beautiful Life of the English Gentleman in 50 Topics |
| Supervised by | Japan Butler Association |
| With the cooperation of | Butler Café Swallowtail |
| Publisher | Gakken |
| Publication date | 17 September 2026 |
Who we hope will read it
- Those who love English life and the culture of the gentleman
- Those drawn to butlers in fiction and drama who wish to know more of their world
- Those who portray butlers in their own creative work
- Those considering a visit to Queen's Butler who wish to know the attire and manners of a genuine butler
Please note
- This book is not a guide to using Queen's Butler or a price list (for details, please see the pages for each service)
- We do not reproduce the book's contents on this site (the copyright belongs to Gakken)
QWhere can I buy it?
It can be pre-ordered and purchased on the Amazon.co.jp product page. It is not sold at the Manor.
QDo the butlers of Queen's Butler dress as the book describes?
Yes. A morning coat with a plain black tie by day, and a tailcoat with a white bow tie by evening, together with the manners of service and escort, are kept in accordance with the etiquette set down in the book.
QCan I read the book's contents on this site?
No. The copyright belongs to Gakken, and this site does not reproduce its contents. The articles on butlers on this site are written independently, based on the actual manners of the butlers at the Queen's Butler Manor.
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Available from the Amazon page
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