Originally published over 60 years ago, this classic will continue to give joy to children and adults the world over and we can think of no better gift than this most alluring publication from The Folio Society. Ogilvie’s dominant spreads are a complete joy and her texture-filled illustrations create the perfect marriage to this well-known narrative. Her representation of the inimitable Cruella Deville has an ideal mix of the spine-chilling character we love to hate and an air of the utter ridiculousness, which makes her so laughable. RT NHMLondon: The author of 101 Dalmatians, Dodie Smith, was born OnThisDay in 1896. Sara Ogilvie‘s timeless duotone illustrations ooze personality and vigour in this climactic tale. Dodie Smith, Michael Dooling (Illustrator) 4. The 101 Dalmatians (The Hundred and One Dalmatians, 1) by. The story itself needs no introduction, but the beautiful details in this collector’s edition and the luxurious finish certainly require further examination.įrom the spotted slipcase to the blocked cloth binding and the dramatic endpapers inspired by the first edition. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. In this most beautifully presented and thoughtfully produced edition of Dodie Smith’s much-loved ‘One Hundred And One Dalmatians’, we are offered a heart-warming and enlightening introduction from former Children’s Laureate, Jacqueline Wilson.
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