Overview

W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour. Presenting such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening Bonnet', the 'Duo-car for the Incompatible' and the handy 'New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement', this volume of Heath Robinson illustrations with commentary by K.R.G. Browne will appeal to 'everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle'.

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This charming book presents such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening Bonnet, ' the 'Duo-car for the incompatible, ' and the handy 'New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement.' Our favorite is his suggestion of a large question mark, that car drivers can use to 'indicte doubt as to the next move' which remains as appropriate as ever. --Octane Amusing. . . . The text by K. R. G. Browne is quite amusing but it is for the humorous illustrations, all on a motoring theme that one recommends this book. --Aston Martin Owners Club The blend of Robinson's witty illustrations and caustic commentary from the pen of K. R. G. Browne is beguiling. How to be a Motorist was penned for the novice motorist, and whilst some aspects of the book--like the emphasis on male drivers--are outdated, most of its contents remains humorously pertinent today. --Good Book Guide

'A fantastic read that's well worth the price...This reprinted masterpiece is W Heath Robinson at his best, and even today it's both funny and pertinent. ... You could almost call this educational, but its real appeal lies in the sarcastic, deadpan text and the brilliant line illustrations.' * Auto Express *

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William Heath Robinson (31 May 1872 13 September 1944) was an English cartoonist and illustrator best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines for achieving simple objectives.

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