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June 3rd, 2020, 04:18 AM
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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse - A Book
This is a book of some simple pen and ink drawings that has turned into a best seller.
I have cheated a little by placing this post within Creative Writing but I think you will enjoy it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a4R6shkRcM
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2...saved-my-life/
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June 3rd, 2020, 04:33 AM
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June 3rd, 2020, 05:16 AM
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Re: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse - A Book
I love this book. I’ve gifted several copies to family and friends and it has always delighted the recipient.
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June 3rd, 2020, 05:16 AM
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Those are wonderfully characterful drawings and it's great to see them actually being made. I love to draw and I wish I had that sureness of touch.
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June 3rd, 2020, 06:05 AM
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The fluidity of his pen and ink drawings looks very special to me, really a delight. I understand that many are finding the books to be self-help also, a great little book.
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June 3rd, 2020, 09:41 AM
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June 3rd, 2020, 01:33 PM
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Thanks for introducing me to this book & author.
I enjoyed both links & ordered a copy; hopefully I will be able to send it along to a friend after reading (but if not I may have to just order more.)
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June 4th, 2020, 02:17 AM
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An interesting man, I like his style which reminds me of both Matisse and the prehistoric cave drawings of horses, just a simple fluid line.
I hope that you can let us know what you think about the book when it arrives STC, I have heard that it is inspirational.
One good line is, aparently:
'What is the greatest waste of time'
'Comparing yourself to any other person'.
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June 4th, 2020, 02:41 AM
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A wonderful book. The art reminds me quite a bit of that of EH Shepard, as the writing does of AA Milne, at least in character, and in a positive way.
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June 4th, 2020, 05:49 AM
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This book has topped the best sellers list for many, many weeks, I am a little bit surprised but certainly pleased that a book which is really just a collection of pen and ink drawings, quite simple drawings at that, together with some thoughts and ideas should have such a strong appeal.
As EoC suggests, there is a harking back to a simpler time with the style of Winnie the Pooh but I think that the target market for this new book is not children, perhaps it is for people who like to remember their childhood days.
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May 11th, 2021, 09:51 AM
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How do I miss this?
That style of sketches is absolutely wonderful. It is more powerful than a highly intricate drawings.
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