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A paperback edition with illustrated front and back cover. Signed by the Author with drawing of King Kong on the inside front cover in metallic pen ( see photo). Scarce in this form.
Dedicated ‘For Max’ on the inside front page. There is some foxing and toning but the text and drawings are clear and legible. There is some rubbing and wear to the edges of the book.
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 2005
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It was Beauty that killed the Beast. King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilisation and put on show, but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York…The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes – endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!
About the Author
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wimp and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). Anthony Browne’s first picture book for Doubleday, Voices in the Park, was published in 1998 to great acclaim. It won the 1998 Kurt Maschler Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Anthony was also the winner of the 2000 Hans Christan Andersen Award for Illustration. His books My Dad and My Mum have been huge sellers for RHCB.
| Weight | 0.600 kg |
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