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"They're Not Pets, Susan," says a stern father who has just shot a bumblebee, its wings sparkling in the evening sunlight. A lone office worker, less than an inch high, looks out over the river in his lunch break, "Dreaming of Packing it All In." A tiny man makes his way back to a tiny car, with a tiny shopping bag: "Shopping for one again." Another office worker sits atop a gigantic engagement ring and gazes into the distance; the caption reads, simply: "No." These are the collected photographs of Slinkachu, a London-based artist who for several years has been placing tiny hand painted people on street corners, park benches, and the Underground, and leaving them to fend for themselves. Much like Banksy’s early graffiti work, Slinkachu’s creations mix the bustle, humor, and melancholy of city life, and lie quietly in the darker corners of London’s streets, waiting to be discovered. And if you’re lucky enough to find one, to quote The Times: "Oddly enough, even when you know they are just hand-painted figurines, you can’t help but feel that their plights convey something of our own fears about being lost and vulnerable in a big, bad city." This volume also includes a forward from acclaimed novelist Will Self.


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Slinkachu's work was featured in Street Renegades: New Underground Art and Tactile: High Touch Visuals and can be found at little-people.blogspot.com. Will Self's titles include The Book of Dave and Psychogeography.


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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan UK (June 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752226649
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752226644
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,152 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical and Pure Joy, June 4, 2009
Nothing but smiles were created by this little surprise of a book. The delicate figures, the small world within our large one: magical.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Creative Work, March 30, 2009
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Slinkachu's work is astounding! Some of the pieces in this book are just breathtaking. Others are downright hilarious! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow..., October 19, 2009
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This photo collection is amazing, it made me laugh, it made me think, and it made me feel empathy for a tiny figurine. This book is great and talks about some big issues, with some little people.
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My friend Rich:"Monku" takes amazing pictures of little train figurines with unexpected poses, garment and vehicles so when I accidentally dropped onto Slinkachu's blog and saw... Read more
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