The False Flamingoes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
In a world where appearances can be dangerously deceiving, The False Flamingoes presents a vivid and imaginative tale that warns of the perils of pretence and the importance of authenticity. Written by Mischa Damjan and brought to startling visual life by the iconic illustrator Ralph Steadman, this picture book chronicles the story of creatures who attempt to pass themselves off as something they are not — with dramatic and cautionary consequences. Steadman's wildly expressive and anarchic artwork charges every page with an energy that is both unsettling and enthralling, perfectly complementing Damjan's deceptively simple prose. A celebrated collaborator on children's titles that push the boundaries of the genre, Damjan crafts parables that resonate far beyond their young target audience, touching on themes of identity, deception, and belonging. The False Flamingoes stands as a testament to the power of illustrated storytelling — a book that lingers in the imagination long after the final page is turned.
Author: Mischa Damjan & Ralph Steadman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Dennis Dobson
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
In a world where appearances can be dangerously deceiving, The False Flamingoes presents a vivid and imaginative tale that warns of the perils of pretence and the importance of authenticity. Written by Mischa Damjan and brought to startling visual life by the iconic illustrator Ralph Steadman, this picture book chronicles the story of creatures who attempt to pass themselves off as something they are not — with dramatic and cautionary consequences. Steadman's wildly expressive and anarchic artwork charges every page with an energy that is both unsettling and enthralling, perfectly complementing Damjan's deceptively simple prose. A celebrated collaborator on children's titles that push the boundaries of the genre, Damjan crafts parables that resonate far beyond their young target audience, touching on themes of identity, deception, and belonging. The False Flamingoes stands as a testament to the power of illustrated storytelling — a book that lingers in the imagination long after the final page is turned.