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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and Mysterious Romance, February 20, 2003

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Brockeim "Playful Literary Adventurer" (Where the wind blows.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence (Hardcover)

Lovers love, and whatever distance or mystery is tossed between them, they still will love. In "Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence" by Nick Bantock, we begin an intimate journey between two lovers destined to be enraptured in all that is dreamt of. They catapult the divide of geography and join mid-mail in a postal embrace, captured by Bantock in a sweet and phenomenal book.

Griffin is a postcard artist in England and Sabine is a stamp designer for a small Pacific island. Each is perceived as sublimely exotic to the other as they reveal the secrets of their lives through correspondence.

What is the romance of "Griffin & Sabine?" Besides being an 'extraordinary correspondence,' it is about two lovers who connect through the artistic passions they share. Like the romances that now happen through the internet, or the Victorian era correspondences, there is an innocence and delicacy to their exchanges of mail.

This is the romance which never happened in "84 Charing Cross Road." This is what the romance should've been in "You've Got Mail." This is what "Cyrano De Bergerac" could've been if not a tragedy.

Bantock dangles a sensuous, sumptuous step into the hearts of a fantasy based in a reality that the reader will smile, wondering if the writer knew someone like Sabine, if she has been created like Pygmalion sculpted Galatea.

Begin with "Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence" and follow their story through subsequent tales in other book.

--Brockeim

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure for those who have, will and are falling in love!, September 9, 1999

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This review is from: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence (Hardcover)

I was given this as a gift from my "extraordinary correspondent" 3000 miles away and it made me appreciate the joys of becoming entranced in the possiblity of love and the tingle of fear that comes when that love is real. Nick Bantock takes us on a journey, through love letters. Letters that the reader can actually remove from their envelope, open and read! For those of you who thought you were too old for "pop-up like books" you're in for a treat! The beautiful artwork only adds to the story. I can't wait to read book #2!

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5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful collection, worth more than a 5 star rating, December 22, 1999

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This review is from: Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence (Hardcover)

From the moment I opened the first book of this trilogy, I was in love. A beautiful, mysterious story drawn out in real letters and postcards. The story is only heightened by the breathtaking artwork on each page. I highly recommend these books, and that you read them in order. Each has a sudden and mysterious ending that leaves you yearning for more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine-The Beginning of a True Love Story
I picked up "Griffin and Sabine" after being recommended it by a woman sitting near me on an airplane the other day. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Joseph Landes

4.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine
This delightful book gives us a glimpse of a very unusual romance in an unusual way: through the correspondence of the two people involved. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Sandra Brazier

4.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine; an estraordinary Correspondence
The book arrived in mint condition.
The format was known to me as I had read the third book. The correspondence between the two characters is very well thought out, simple... Read more

Published 11 months ago by George O. Quezada

5.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Experience
I owned the book Griffin and Sabine and know how wonderful the series is. I wanted to give it to my brother's wife for Christmas because I thought she would find it to be, well,... Read more

Published 13 months ago by ajsouthpaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine Review
My book came quickly and in great condition. It was exactly as described. I found it and interesting and entertaining story. I would definitely purchase from this seller again.

Published 16 months ago by Norma Gafford

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
This little book originally came to my attention when a friend showed me a library copy. I was taken by surprise at the original, insightful premise and the unique art and design... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Ronald Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars A mystical romance told through beautifully illustrated cards and letters
This is the first book in a two trilogy series. Through a series of postcards and letters we meet Griffin and the mysterious Sabine. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Michelle Boytim

4.0 out of 5 stars An Intriguing Read. A Memorable Experience.
Reading Griffin and Sabine is a bit of a guilty pleasure, as if you are secretly reading someone else's love letters. Read more

Published on June 15, 2009 by R. Tan

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary!
The ultimate voyeur's journey into the lives of soul mates Griffin and Sabine. The reader follows the courtship of Griffin, a postcard designer in Great Britain and Sabine, a... Read more

Published on May 21, 2009 by The geacher

4.0 out of 5 stars Nuanced art and text capture the imagination and make for a magical journey, but the book is simply too short. Recommended
Lonely London card-designer receives a postcard from Pacific Islander Sabine--and Sabine claims to see Griffin's drawing as he makes them. Read more

Published on April 2, 2009 by Juushika

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