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Gnomes Deluxe Collector's Edition Hardcover – April 1, 2011

by Wil Huygen (Author), Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator), Brian Froud (Introduction)

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The delightful classic Gnomes has been repackaged in this exceptional collector's edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this magical book. The beloved Gnomes was first published in 1976 and the world became enchanted with the simple and diligent ways of these special creatures. Based on Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's scientific observation of the local gnome population in Holland, Gnomes covers all areas of gnome culture: architecture, education, courtship, medicine, industry, and relationships with other mythical creatures. Thirty-five years later, this beautifully illustrated book continues to bring joy to readers of all ages. This revised collector's edition of Gnomes features a new introduction, eight removable prints in a back cover envelope, and an all-new signature of never-before-published gnome sketches by artist Rien Poortvliet on distinctive sketchbook paper.

Praise for Gnomes Deluxe Collector's Edition:

"[The original book] sold more than a million copies and spent 56 weeks on the hardcover list before the little creatures crawled back under our collective Pet Rock. Now, an anniversary edition, published on April 1, aims to enlighten a new generation with its accounts of gnome biology (they weigh 300 grams and live an average of 400 years), gnome customs (they greet each other by rubbing noses and maintain friendly relations with rabbits), and gnome sex (which always results in twins, who live at home until age 100)."
-New York Times

"Gnomes is considered the definitive work on gnome culture. With a scholarly tone, it covers gnome architecture, education, medicine, courtship, and family and work life."
-The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

Rien Poortvliet (1932–1995) was a popular Dutch artist. He illustrated more than twenty books before his death in 1995. The Rien Poortvliet Museum in Middelharnis, Holland, is dedicated to his works. Wil Huygen (1923–2009) was born in Amersfoort, Holland. He was a physician and children’s author.

Print length

224 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Harry N. Abrams
Publication date

April 1, 2011
Grade level

8 and up
Reading age

13 years and up
Dimensions

8.75 x 1 x 12.25 inches
ISBN-10

0810998467
ISBN-13

978-0810998469
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Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; Deluxe, Collector's ed. edition (April 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810998467
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810998469
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.04 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1 x 12.25 inches

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Emily

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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023

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Wonderful book, vivid images

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Wonderful Book!

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023

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This book came to me in such pristine condition that I don’t think it was even opened before I got it! Someone took good care of it. Thanks!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023

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I had this book when I was very young, it was great to see it for sale on amazon:) it now graces my bookshelf once again!

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Autumn Brown

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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023

Awesome condition!

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015

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This is a delightful coffee table book, full of tongue in cheek humor. It might even be readable fare for kids. But you will have to skip over a page or two. For instance, I didn't want to say that it has sexual context, because honestly it doesn't. But my mother-in-law would have been terribly insulted by a picture of a naked gnome or two, especially a naked lady with exposed breasts (come where the feeding of infants gnomes and physiology of gnomes is humorously discussed. Everything in this is humorous. If you have friends who into gnomes in their yards decor, then this would be a great gift. The art is on every single page is the book discusses every conceivable subject you could ever think of. My favorite chapter was on relationships with other animals. It's a large and heavy book. I would tell you the number of pages, but the authors didn't bother to number them.

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CelticAngel

A completely "made-up" world set up like an Encyclopedia

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017

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When I was 12, I used to babysit for a couple in my neighborhood. They had this book in their living room. I've always been an avid reader and when I saw the cover art, I couldn't resist! I was mesmerized by the art and fascinated by the content. A completely "made-up" world set up like an Encyclopedia...I was hooked!
When my daughter announced that she was making me a Grandma this year, I knew I had to find this book for the baby's library.

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Reid Family

Glorious and imaginative peek into the secret lives of gnomes

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020

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I had this book when I was a kid in the late '70s, so I had to track down a copy for my little kids. This book is marvelous. Whimsical and classic illustrations throughout and great stories about gnomes (and other mythical creatures) that truly spark the imagination. The authors and artists approach the topic of gnomes as if they are real, and this book describes every aspect of their secret lives. We love it.

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Kelly Szczesniak

Delightful, collector's edition totally worth it!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017

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This book is amazing. I am so glad I sprung for the collector's edition, it was totally worth it. I remember a friend of mine had this when I was a child and she would get mad because I would want to come over and just stare at her book. It is delightful to have it again and is every bit as adorable, beautiful, and clever as I remember. The prints included are stunning, I have three hung on my walls already. My only complaint is a small one; the prints are a really weird size, they fit in an 8x10 frame but they are slightly too narrow. Yes, I realize I can just have them professionally framed and matted and this will solve the problem. Hence the very small complaint.

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Arrived early in perfect condition

Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2022

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Arrived early in perfect condition.

Kindle Customer

Stunning

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2023

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I have been looking for this for a long time, my mother bought me it years ago, but I lost during one of my many move. I have very little of my mother's so am so ecstatic that I've got this. Description of condition spot on. Excellent customer services. 5☆

snehil srivastava

Nice

Reviewed in India on July 15, 2019

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Informative and good looking

Andrew Swift

Très bon livre, pas si petit, magnifique

Reviewed in France on March 11, 2018

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Le livre est très joli et on va l'apprécier pendant des années.

Les illustrations sont magnifiques.

Il y a beaucoup de texte en anglais, pas forcement au goût des petits.

A noter : la qualité de l'impression est bonne, mais très moderne. C'est à dire que le papier est fin, verni, et ça n'a pas l'air d'un vieux livre classique.

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