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OverviewW. 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. The perfect antidote to the estate agent's property description, this book, with illustrations by Heath Robinson and a witty commentary by K.R.G. Browne, shows you how to prove there is room to swing a cat in your living-room and offers many inventive space-saving solutions, such as the 'Combination Bath and Writing Desk for Business Men', the 'Bed Dining-table' and the 'Dresser-Piano'. Full Product DetailsAuthor: W. Heath Robinson , K.R.G. BrownePublisher: Bodleian Library Imprint: Bodleian Library Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 18.50cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781851244355ISBN 10: 1851244352 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 20 February 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsHeath Robinson and K. R. G. Browne are a winning team, tackling a variety of everyday subjects with irresistible and incisive humour. --Good Book Guide Heath Robinson and K. R. G. Browne are a winning team, tackling a variety of everyday subjects with irresistible and incisive humour. -- Good Book Guide Author InformationWilliam 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |