The Gothamites
Eno Raud author Adam Cullen translator Priit Parn illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Archipelago Books
Published:13th Jun '19
Should be back in stock very soon
From Estonia's most celebrated children's author Eno Raud, comes a spirited tale of the wise, turned utterly foolish Gothamites, on a journey to capture light, solve riddles, and make sense of the world without a "grain of wisdom." Through Pritt P&aauml;rn's brilliant and overflowing illustrations, the world of Gotham bounds beyond each page.
A spirited tale of the wise-turned-utterly-foolish Gothamites.In a faraway land live a bright, industrious people called the Gothamites. They are known for being model citizens, so much so that other communities constantly call upon them for advice, leaving the Gothamites with no time for themselves. Fed up, they hit on a solution: they'll become the most foolish people around: after all, no one wants foolish advice. Chaos ensues, brilliantly captured by Eno Raud's wordplay and Priit Parn's crowded illustrations. From one of Estonia's most cherished children's authors comes the spirited tale of a town that decides to wreak havoc in hilarious fashion.
"The richly colored, Brueghel-like illustrations feature intricate, comical scenes of the Gothamites in all their splendid incompetence." — Kirkus Reviews
"Fantastic things change into usual, the supernatural is described as the most natural; and everyday life is turned into an extraordinary and interesting fancy world ... Yes that is the way of the author: to give thrilling adventures, nothing but thrilling adventures." --Andres Jaaksoo
ISBN: 9781939810281
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44 pages