Overview
Ron has been watching the world, taking the funny bits and putting them on paper since childhood. This book gathers some of the resulting cartoons for those who have known and loved Ron and we hope they will raise a smile for you too. Many of his cartoons are the work of a moment, scribbled on a napkin in a café or similar when inspiration strikes - normally donated to those who inspired them - but fortunately some have been kept. Now in his '80s, Ron has finally achieved his dream of seeing his cartoons in print, thanks to his nurse Hannah Blunsdon who contacted BBC Midlands Today on his behalf. With the help of Ron's best friend since childhood, Cyril Hobbins, and Spring View Publications we are proud to bring some of these cheerful images to a wider audience. Ron's skills have developed since those early days when he was inspired by 1940s comics, but his drawings still retain the humour and something of the child-like innocence of those carefree years.
Full Product Details
Author: Ron Owen
Publisher: Spring View Publications
Imprint: Spring View Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.290kg
ISBN: 9781739865917
ISBN 10: 173986591
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 22 January 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Ron's work allows you to enjoy a cheeky charming laugh, reminiscent of a bygone age. He's one of Kenilworth's best-kept secrets! - Joan Cummins, BBC Midlands Today It just made me belly laugh from the first page to the last page. Hannah Blunsdon - nurse
""Ron's work allows you to enjoy a cheeky charming laugh, reminiscent of a bygone age. He's one of Kenilworth's best-kept secrets!"" - Joan Cummins, BBC Midlands Today ""It just made me belly laugh from the first page to the last page."" Hannah Blunsdon - nurse
"""Ron's work allows you to enjoy a cheeky charming laugh, reminiscent of a bygone age. He's one of Kenilworth's best-kept secrets!"" - Joan Cummins, BBC Midlands Today ""It just made me belly laugh from the first page to the last page."" Hannah Blunsdon - nurse"
Author Information
Ron Owen is a true folk artist with no formal art training. He also produces unique, well crafted items from discarded tins - everything from model aircraft driven by wind or solar-power to whirligig windmills in insect or animal form.In the past he was noted for designing and building incredible carnival floats and large Christmas tableaux for children's parties and businesses, in his home town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire. He is also a very talented sign writer.Ron will produce a drawing at the drop of a hat and can often be found sketching on holiday, at home or abroad, creating something special in minutes.He has gained many friends (not to mention the odd complimentary drink or meal) after sketching on a paper tablecloth or napkin. Most such cartoons have been given away freely, not expecting any reward, except a happy smile and often a laugh.
