Wild Wood (v. 1) (The Wind in the Willows) - Hardcover

Grahame, Kenneth; Plessix, Michel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561631965 ISBN 13: 9781561631964

Publisher: NBM Publishing Company, 1997

Synopsis

Tells of the escapades of four animal friends--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger--who live along a river in the English countryside.

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Review:

Despite the attractive large format of this pleasant complete edition of the 1908 classic, the illustrations seem bland in comparison with either the lively wit of Ernest Shepard's drawings or Rackham's elegant and endearing detail. Percy does evoke the serenity of the English landscape and cozy interiors in his carefully designed full-color plates, while the characters come affably to life in his detailed drawings. There's a more contemporary flavor here, too, though costume and settings are appropriately Edwardian. Not a primary purchase, but a nice supplementary interpretation. (Kirkus Reviews)

About the Author:

Kenneth Graham (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, but grew up with relatives in Berkshire where he developed his love for the countryside surrounding the upper parts of the River Thames. He was educated at St Edward's in Oxford, but instead of going on to Oxford University he joined the Bank of England, where he rose to become Secretary. He wrote several books including The Golden Age and Dream Days which includes the short story 'The Reluctant Dragon' (later made into a Disney movie). Kenneth Grahame developed the character of Toad in The Wind in the Willows to amuse his young son, Alistair. It was published in 1908 and still remains a best-loved children's classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: NBM Publishing Company
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1561631965
• ISBN 13: 9781561631964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Editor: Plessix Michael