The Dong with the Luminous Nose. First Edition.

Lear, Edward

ISBN 10: 0571086969 / ISBN 13: 9780571086962

Published by London. Faber & Faber, 1969

About this Item

London. Faber & Faber. 1969. First Edition. Soft Covers. Text by Edward Lear; illustrated by Gerald Rose. Illustrated in colour throughput. Wrap around pictorial wraps in glorious colour. Minor wear only. Owner paste down in the front matter. Small corner of flyleaf missing. Scarce in this edition. With Edward Lear's irresistible verses, this book is a timeless classics to be enjoyed through generations, by children of all ages, four to eighty-four. Size: 8.5 x 6 inches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dong with the Luminous Nose. First Edition.
• Publisher: London. Faber & Faber
• Publication Date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0571086969
• ISBN 13: 9780571086962
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

If you know the story of the Jumblies, that happy-go-lucky clan of sailors in a sieve, then you'll be eager to learn more of their saga in this charming love story poem, penned by the master of nonsense verse, Edward Lear (English, 1812-1888), and illustrated by the master of brilliant, offbeat images, Edward Gorey (American, 1925 2000). As it turns out, the Jumblies made at least one stop during their long journey, and there, on the Hills of the Chankly Bore, a passionate relationship was born--between a Jumbly girl and the Dong. The end of the story is sad but sweet, and it stars a nose that can light up a forest, light up the sky! The Dong is some kind of hero, certainly, and he can't help but win our hearts with that protuberant proboscis of his. The Dong with a Luminous Nose and The Jumblies (also published by Pomegranate Communications) present two of the most finely rendered suites of drawings ever created by Edward Gorey. With Edward Lear's irresistible verses, the books are timeless classics to be enjoyed through generations, by children of all ages, four to eighty-four. Text by Edward Lear; illustrated by Edward Gorey. 48 pages with 22 black-and-white illustrations. Smyth-sewn casebound book with jacket. 8.5 x 6 inches.