The Roald Dahl Treasury

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The Roald Dahl Treasury

The Roald Dahl Treasury

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I only wish there had been a little more editorial narration/inserts, like the first couple of pieces by his editor and daughter, to better frame the sections of the book – like mini-introductions to each section. Seeing Dahl through is work is marvelous, but there is also something very precious in seeing him through the eyes of those who worked and lived closest to him for very long periods of time. While it's not a replacement for reading the complete works of Roald Dahl, this book is a lovely tribute to him and a good selection of his works. Personal tributes from some people who knew him well combine with excerpts from his longer books and full-text of some of his shorter works, including some items previously unpublished. I recently read somewhere, an author saying the best advise he ever got was to always read Roald Dahl. I think that's pretty good advise. I didn't read a lot of him when I was a kid (I didn't like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Fantastic Mr. Fox), and I honestly think I enjoy him more as an adult.

Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children’s Laureate. In the 2013 New Year’s Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration. Fantastic book for kids! So imaginative and creative. Easy read that children will find delightful! My husband reads to our unborn baby every night from this book (and others), which is absolutely adorable. urn:lcp:roalddahltreasur0000dahl_m9j6:epub:8d557305-a079-4408-ba51-209e0c2ee5ab Foldoutcount 0 Identifier roalddahltreasur0000dahl_m9j6 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t2d891w85 Invoice 1652 Isbn 0670877697 Throughout this book, you can delve into stories, poems, memoirs and letters galore all wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake as well as other well-known artists, including Raymond Briggs, Babette Cole, Posy Simmonds and Ralph Steadman.

The first and only Roald Dahl book that I had ever read before this was Matilda which was recommended to me by a friend when I was 10. I loved it and I recently felt like reading more Dahl books. The beautiful blue cover captivated me and even though it was expensive I bought it. And I enjoyed it a lot. I liked the colourful illustrations. There were lovely retellings of fairy tales with twists and personal life stories from Dahl and short stories and poems from his other books. For some stories, it felt as if Dahl was there telling you the stories himself which I enjoyed immensely. I wish that his novels( such as Matilda, Charlie and the chocolate factory,...) were full and not in excerpts even though I know that would have made this already huge book, even bigger. Four exciting sections - ANIMALS; MAGIC; FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HEROES; and MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE - introduce some of Roald Dahl's most popular characters, from the Enormous Crocodile to the Twits, from the Witches to the BFG, from James to Matilda. Find sources: "The Roald Dahl Treasury"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( January 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) This book is the perfect gift for Roald Dahl fans and for all those yet to discover his magic. Read more Details

The Roald Dahl Treasury is an anthology of works of the children's author Roald Dahl. It was first published in the United Kingdom in 1997 by Jonathan Cape. Lavishly produced and illustrated in full-color, it features artwork by such prominent illustrators as Quentin Blake, Lane Smith, and Raymond Briggs. My candle burns at both ends. It will not last the night. But, oh my foes and oh my friends it gives a lovely light."

Included amongst excerpts from all of Dahl's children's books and some previously unpublished material, are unexpurgated colour reprints of The Enormous Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Esio Trot and The Minpins. The book includes a large volume of illustrations by Quentin Blake, with some specially commissioned for the project and some appearing for the first time in colour. A selection of guest illustrators including Raymond Briggs and Ralph Steadman add visual variety to the extracts. The book also includes an excerpt from an interview given by Dahl and many letters exchanged between Dahl and family members, including Ophelia Dahl. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-12-11 11:19:21 Boxid IA40002005 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier



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