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5.0 out of 5 stars A Visual Delight, August 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Artful Dodger: Images and Reflections (Hardcover)

I've been waiting for this book! Part biography, part coffee table book, this is a real treat. Although it has a hefty price, and although most of the illustrations we have seen in Bantock's other books, his descriptions of how he created this art is terrific. I like the large-page format, especially when looking at the photos of his assemblages. What detail! What great ideas! This book inspires me to create my own collages/assemblages a la Joseph Cornell. If you are a Bantock fan, you will want to add this book to your collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A New Treasure Trove, September 19, 2000

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This review is from: The Artful Dodger: Images and Reflections (Hardcover)

For fans of Nick Bantock, 'The Artful Dodger' is an absolute must. Not only will you have 350 full-color works of art from his college days to his latest creations, but you will also get insights into the merger of words and images. There is all kinds of insider information and humorous stories about the publishing and art worlds, as well as clues to the meaning of Griffin & Sabine. This is THE book for inspiration direct from the man, his creative process, and the sychronous events that have shaped his life. For more info be sure to check out his personal website too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never better, August 3, 2000

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This review is from: The Artful Dodger: Images and Reflections (Hardcover)

This book is absolutely fantastic. I am a huge Nick Bantock fan and this book is very special in that it gives so much information. There are details about most of his books, plus (my favorite part) about books that he has started or created, but never finished or released. The pictures are glorious! I also love the pictures of bookcovers Bantock has done. This book is a wonderful edition to my collection of Bantock books and a MUST have for any art lover or Bantock fan.

YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious Creation
The Artful Dodger, by Nick Bantock is a wonderful collection of his beautiful work. Though it is not as amazing as the "real" works, this book has such great photograhs that it... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Deb

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant collection
If you like Nick Bantock's work, you'll probably like this. It's not exhaustive, but a good collection of his work from 1970s art school through the publication date. Read more

Published on June 28, 2004 by wiredweird

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoying to read and view!
After reading and loving Bantock's Griffin & Sabine trilogy I stumbled upon this book. I was thrilled to learn background information straight from the author. Read more

Published on June 25, 2003 by christinemm - The Thinking Mother

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, I know that
everyone else LOVED this book. I liked it as well. But I do have his other adult books so many of the illustrations are redundant to me. Read more

Published on September 28, 2001 by SophiaV

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and engaging work for fans
Autobiography written in a very relaxed, informal, and fun style. Excellent use of samples of his work from various times in his career as a great counterpoint to the text... Read more

Published on August 14, 2001 by Michael Holmes

5.0 out of 5 stars A Marvel
I have always been a fan of Nick Bantock. BUt they true beauty of this book is the following: You get to view his art work and the transitions they go through from his college... Read more

Published on July 26, 2001 by Dawn C. Kelly

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During my last year at art college, having nothing better to do one dull Friday afternoon, I ambled down to the local pub. Read the first page

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The Venetian's Wife, The Forgetting Room, San Francisco, Sicmon Islands, The Golden Mean, Sabine's Notebook, Solomon Grundy, Annie Barrows, World War

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