The Sunday Books
Author(s): Mervyn Peake & Michael Moorcock
Every Sunday on the Isle of Sark, Mervyn Peake would tell his children stories about pirates, shipwrecks and the Wild West. He illustrated his spontaneous stories with delightfully vivid drawings of the characters in his tales, but never set down words to go with them. Now, decades after Peake's death, world-renowned fantasy writer (and friend of the Peakes) Michael Moorcock has written verses to go with Peake's drawings. The result of this star collaboration - by turns funny, surprising and haunting - is accompanied by an illuminating and touching introduction by Moorcock. Duckworth is publishing The Sunday Books to mark the centenary of Peake's birth, which will be commemorated around the world.
Product Information
Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was a playwright, painter, poet, illustrator, short-story writer and designer of theatrical costumes, as well as a novelist. Among his many books are the Gormenghast Trilogy (Titus Groan, Gormenghast and Titus Alone). Michael Moorcock is the author of numerous novels including the acclaimed Elric and Jerry Cornelius series. He has received the Nebula, World Fantasy, and British Science Fiction awards.
General Fields
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- : Duckworth
- : Duckworth
- : 0.61
- : 01 July 2011
- : 238mm X 184mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 December 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Mervyn Peake & Michael Moorcock
- : Hardback
- : 1211
- : English
- : 741.6092
- : 144
- : 65 colour; 15 b&w
