Norman Thelwell è stato un vignettista inglese celebrato per le sue umoristiche illustrazioni di pony e cavalli. Diplomatosi al Liverpool College of Art, divenne un importante collaboratore della rivista satirica Punch. Trovò la sua nicchia distintiva nella rappresentazione delle deliziose bravate delle ragazze del Pony Club e dei loro energici equini, un soggetto che gli valse un ampio riconoscimento. I suoi inconfondibili disegni e vignette hanno portato gioia a milioni di persone.
From the first publication of Riding Academy in 1963, the Thelwell pony entered the language-and the libraries of children and horse-lovers the world over. This beautiful hardback gift edition contains Thelwell's invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity.
From the first publication of Angels on Horseback in 1957, the 'Thelwell pony' entered the language - and the libraries of horse-lovers everywhere. This omnibus edition contains much of Norman Thelwell's invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity.
As every dog owner knows, man's best friend is a complex bundle of appetites, instincts and winsome wiles. Few first-time owners will realise, however, quite what they are taking on. But Thelwell's comic compendium will explain everything you need to know and provide a new leash of life.
Since they first appeared in the 1950s, Thelwell's irresistible pony cartoons have captured the hearts of horse-lovers and children everywhere. This edition contains Thelwell's advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there, illustrated with inimitable clarity and deadly humor. Norman Thelwell 's cartoons have delighted millions throughout the world. His portrayals of sporting pursuits, the life of the countryside and, of course, ponies, are the products of a unique comic genius. He died in February 2004.
An unflinching student of pony psychology, Norman Thelwell's equestrian cartoons entertained millions of readers the world over - be they in the saddle or in the armchair. This reissue of his classic book of pony cartoons gives a reminder of the late master's peculiar genius.
Humoristiske tegninger om ridesport med tekst
Given that these highly recognizable characters helped marry the Thelwell name to horses and the equestrian experience the world over, a special 100th Anniversary Edition seems fitting.
The Compleat Tangler brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's fishing cartoons. What do fishermen really get up to when they abandon a warm bed before the crack of dawn, stuff a haversack with tins of assorted maggots, half a hundredweight of pulped bread and a folding campstool, and disappear into the drizzle? Thelwell presents his report.
Play It As It Lies brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's golfing cartoons.The perfect gift for any golfer who has experienced the horrors of sporting the wrong attire on course, losing his ball, or been wronged by unforgivable gamesmanship. Thelwell guides the reader out of the bunker and onto the fairway.
