Trick Of The Tale - Hardback

April's publication list is rich in stories from other cultures. John and Caitlin Matthew's Trick of the Tale is a sumptuous collection of trickster tales from around the world, lovingly presented and lavishly illustrated by Tomislav Tomic. A key part of the oral tradition, these are perfect and satisfying stories for reading aloud. -- Jake Hope * The Bookseller *
Templar's latest sumptuous hardback giftbook turns its attention to the world of tricksters. Filled with tales both familiar and unknown, and fantastically detailed black and white illustrations, this collection of stories is a perfect addition to any collection of myths, legends and bedtime stories. -- Georgina Hanratty of Tales on Moon Lane * BookZone *
Exquisitely detailed ink illustrations full of both humour and pathos subtly evoke antique steel engravings, thick, textured, faux-parchment pages beautifully set off the decorative Quercus Regular font; and subtly shaded watercolour borders delineate the beginning of each of the stories. * Parents’ Choice *
A book to last a lifetime and not just a summer is Trick of the Tale. John and Caitlin Matthew's stunning, slip-cased volume of 20 compellingly told trickster tales from around the world. It is lavishly illustrated with astonishing skill : Tomislav Tomic's minutely detailed, decoratively composed, black and white drawings of animals are both accurate and spookily anthropomorphic. * Sunday Times *