Swizzle de Brax and the Blungaphone. Signed by the Author

Finkel, Irving; Kallin Jenny

ISBN 10: 1849210829 / ISBN 13: 9781849210829

Published by Glasgow. Kennedy & Boyd/Zetulica, 2011

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Glasgow. Kennedy & Boyd/Zetulica. 2011. First Edition. No later dates stated. Soft Covers. Illustrated wraps. Beautifully illustrated by Jenny Kallin. Scarce title in signed state. Signed by the author to the title page. A story for younger readers. Condition is as new. A captivating account of a boy and his grandfather's experiment with musical instrument building. This charming and superbly illustrated little book is much more than a skilfully written story. It is about family values, inventiveness, the importance of recycling and will stimulate young and not so young readers in exploiting an essential ingredient of life which mostly lacks today: imagination.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Swizzle de Brax and the Blungaphone. Signed by the Author
• Publisher: Glasgow. Kennedy & Boyd/Zetulica
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849210829
• ISBN 13: 9781849210829
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Kallin, Jenny
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

"A captivating account of a boy and his grandfather's experiment with musical instrument building, fired with verve and wit." -- Margaret Birley, Keeper of Musical Instruments, Horniman Museum. "This charming and superbly illustrated little book is much more than a skilfully written story. It is about family values, inventiveness, the importance of recycling and will stimulate young and not so young readers in exploiting an essential ingredient of life which mostly lacks today: imagination." -- Richard Dumbrill, Musicologist. "Just the sort of book I would have loved when I was at school." -- Dr Dr Montague Patience, Principal Librarian, The Last Resort Library.