Each drawing in this book represents a different saying or proverb. To play the game, simply go through the book, drawing by drawing, writing down your guesses as to what "figure of speech" they represent. Some you'll find easy - others fiendishly difficult!
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Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) wrote poetry and plays, practiced as a painter and illustrator, and designed theatrical costumes. In the years since his death he has achieved something of a cult following, especially among adult fantasy readers, and is best known for his Gormenghast trilogy of
novels comprising TITUS GROAN (1946), GORMENGHAST (1950), and TITUS ALONE (1959). Mervyn Peake’s illustrated works include CAPTAIN SLAUGHTERBOARD DROPS ANCHOR, which was recently republished by Candlewick Press. He also illustrated memorable editions of classics such as THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
novels comprising TITUS GROAN (1946), GORMENGHAST (1950), and TITUS ALONE (1959). Mervyn Peake’s illustrated works include CAPTAIN SLAUGHTERBOARD DROPS ANCHOR, which was recently republished by Candlewick Press. He also illustrated memorable editions of classics such as THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The puzzles will amuse and maybe even stump you,
By Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Figures of Speech (Hardcover)
This book is one of those that will amuse and maybe even stump you for awhile and then remain uninteresting for years afterwards. It contains a series of drawings that are representative of a famous "figure of speech", and your goal is to determine what it is. As is always the case with such puzzles, the level of difficulty varies widely and the answers to all 29 puzzles are given at the end. However, after you discern or learn the answer, you will not find it puzzling again until enough time has past where you have completely forgotten the puzzle.
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