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OverviewMusic depresses me. Dancing distresses me. Everything turns out wrong. That' s why, the whole day long, I feel so gloomy. Inspired by Ludwig Bechstei's nineteenth-century poem, Axel Scheffler has created a set of delightfully dark depictions of misanthropic misery. Julia Donaldson, Axel's collaborator on The Gruffalo, has penned a wry, witty new translation of the original German. The result is a triumph of negativity, in the macabre yet merry spirit of the late, great Edward Gorey. Superbly miserable, brilliantly curmudgeonly and oddly cheering, gloominess has never been so appealing. If you have ever felt that winter is cold and dreary but spring comes too soon each year, or that you'd rather just pull up the bedclothes and turn out the light, then The Gloomster is the book for you. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Axel Scheffler , Julia Donaldson , Ludwig BechsteinPublisher: Faber & Faber Imprint: Faber & Faber Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 20.40cm Weight: 0.169kg ISBN: 9780571274246ISBN 10: 0571274242 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 20 October 2011 Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAxel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his illustration. The Gruffalo, published in 1999, has become a modern classic. He is the author of many other award-winning titles, including The Gruffalo's Child, Monkey Puzzle, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and Tiddler. An edition of Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats with Axel's illustrations was published by Faber in 2009. In 2010, Faber published How to Keep a Pet Squirrel, a gift book for adults. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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