Mr Winkle: The Complete Character Collection [Hardcover]

Lara Jo Regan (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2011

Between these two covers you will find nearly every What is Mr. Winkle? character ever created, a veritable treasure trove for lovers of animals, art and photography. This celebrated collaboration between an artist and her very special muse has spanned over a decade, and Mr. Winkle: The Complete Character Collection sums up their most popular series with wit, warmth and beauty. The talent, soul and range Mr. Winkle displays in these photos will delight long-time fans and astound those discovering the charming little changeling for the first time. His expressions and poses are genuine, not digitally generated, spontaneously captured through the lens of renowned photographer Lara Jo Regan whose endless interpretations of her canine wonder will make you laugh and cry with equal measure. Mr. Winkle was a former stray rescued by Regan. Inspired by his chameleonic cuteness and a pathos quotient too great to be contained in one guise, she lovingly concocted well over one hundred Mr. Winkle identities, ranging from animals like seals and squirrels to inanimate objects like carpet samples and loofa sponges. Remarkably, she shows us how the amazing Mr. Winkle does indeed resemble them all. Mr. Winkle: The Complete Character Collection serves as the definitive anthology of Regan s prolific portrayals of the enduring, yet ever-changing appeal that made Mr. Winkle into an international cult icon -a heartbreaking and heartwarming creature who represents the beauty, vulnerability and potential of homeless animals - and of all living beings.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lara Jo Regan is an award-winning photographic artist, author and filmmaker. She is best known for her distinctive visual commentary of American culture, showcased in the world's leading magazines, museums and in art galleries. She is also the creator of the Mr. Winkle photo collection which achieved international cult popularity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: All Things Winkle LLC; 1 edition (December 5, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979929695
• ISBN-13: 978-0979929694
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,099,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!! January 26, 2012

By Tamicat

NO collection is complete without the Mr Winkle complete character collection. This beautiful coffee table quality book is a must have. THe quality of the photographs themselves are outstanding, the ideas are never ending. It was filled with favorite photos and a ton of new ones I had never seen, picking a favorite is impossible for me, with every page turn, a new favorite appeared. Lara Jo Regan & Mr. Winkle have put the cherry on top of a beautiful piece of work. Even if you've never owned a Mr. Winkle calendar-you'll love this book!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING.... February 6, 2012

By Sher

This book is absolutely AMAZING...

Mr. Winkle is a photographer's delight and the fact that his owner has shared him with the World for several years is a BLESSING...

If your a Mr. Winkle "Fan"..or..simply want a unique..stunning..enjoyable book..then you must order "Mr. Winkle:The Complete Character Collection"...

This book will be enjoyed by children & adults of ALL ages & gender...

Thank you Mr. Winkle & Lara for this "masterpiece"..

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cute Book October 17, 2012

By jengaia

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The Book is awesome. Brand new and as advertised. Showed up very quickly following the order and was well packaged so it made it with no damage.