Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book : 10 3/4 Anniversary Edition [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Brian Froud (Author), Terry Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

In 1995 Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book was released to an unsuspecting public. Called "an unstoppable phenomenon" by its publisher, it became an immediate international best-seller. Now 2005 can be named the Year of Lady Cottington with the 10th anniversary of the publication that first exposed the world to the science of fairy exploration.

This volume records in authentic facsimile the latest incarnation of this notorious book along with eight additional pages and enhanced artwork throughout, virtually overflowing with freshly flattened fairies. Former Monty Python member Terry Jones and artist Brian Froud provide a new introduction to place the book in its proper perspective, offering insight into the book's often maligned historic relevance. As a bonus, included is an incriminating DVD showing rare film footage of the elderly Lady Cottington in her garden demonstrating her fairy-squashing technique, as well as a photo gallery, desktop wallpaper, and screensavers.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brian Froud is an award-winning illustrator, author, and fairy authority. His books include international best-sellers such as Faeries, with Alan Lee, and many others. He served as the conceptual designer on Jim Henson's films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Froud lives in Devon, England, with his wife, Wendy, and son, Toby.

Terry Jones is known world over as one of the beloved founders of Monty Python's Flying Circus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."; Bk & DVD edition (October 1, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0810959429
• ASIN: B000GUJHEO
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe in Fairies, January 11, 2006

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M. Ashley "melly_belly" (UTAH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book: 10 3/4 Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

This is a beautiful book. It is nice enough to display in the finest room. There are a few half-naked fairies that were "captured," so it is not recommended for young children. The "nude" pages have a brown wrap around them with a warning. Very amusing. This book is basically the journal of a young girl, whose handwriting needs improving. She catches the fairies in her journal and writes about them. As she grows older, her handwriting improves. The artwork is amazing, very realistic. Or maybe it isn't artwork. Maybe, just maybe these really ARE fairies that were squished between the pages.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Old favorite of mine, November 10, 2005

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K. Frantz (Stone Mountain, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book: 10 3/4 Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

I bought this book when it first came out and fell in love with it. It's whimsical and funny with a lot of beautiful pictures as well! Worth every penny to me and you'll find me giving this as a gift to the friends I know who appreciate great art and humor.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic & Fun, November 20, 2006

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L. H. "Antique Girl" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book: 10 3/4 Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

I absolutely love this book!!! First I must say, I can't imagine why anyone would buy it for their children without looking at it first, as it seems some of the critics of it have. I would never buy something for children without knowing exactly what it is. With that said, I think this book is very funny and has such an artistic flare to it. Anyone who loves Brian Froud's work will be thrilled with this book. Also, if you love any kind of books about fairies and have a good sense of humor this is definately for you.