QFP on stripboard, without PCB?
Farnell is expensive, and we only use it because of its overnight delivery.  

There are cheaper options. EZPrototypes has for instance a QFP64 to DIL adapter for 10 dollar.  

edit
Since you're in the UK, HobbyTronics has a QFP adapter for a mere GBP 3.  



Not DIL though, so it won't fit on a solderless breadboard, but on Veroboard it will do.