"I can be quite obscure and practically marzipan, " Mervyn Peake once wrote, and this small book certainly confirms that. From the macabre to the brilliantly off-beat, Peake's nonsense verse can be enjoyed by young and old. This collection, assembled by his widow, Maeve Gilmore, who also did the Introduction, includes poems and other pieces, from "The Dwarf of Battersea" to the unfinished "Adventures of Footfruit, " written over a period of thirty-five years. Peake was attracted by the absurdities in human behavior, seeing ...
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"I can be quite obscure and practically marzipan, " Mervyn Peake once wrote, and this small book certainly confirms that. From the macabre to the brilliantly off-beat, Peake's nonsense verse can be enjoyed by young and old. This collection, assembled by his widow, Maeve Gilmore, who also did the Introduction, includes poems and other pieces, from "The Dwarf of Battersea" to the unfinished "Adventures of Footfruit, " written over a period of thirty-five years. Peake was attracted by the absurdities in human behavior, seeing the kinship between men and women, between humans and animals -- or even natural objects. Words were shapes and sounds to him, and by blending his strong visual sense with his love of the ridiculous he brought a magical quality to his writing.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0720604125.
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publisher's grey cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Signed by Maeve Gilmore on the half title page. Illustrated in b/w throughout. ISBN: 0720604125 Pages: 87 Very good indeed in slightly used, very good dust jacket, with one short closed tear.