Published August 2019 Faber and Faber
Blurb:
Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.
The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.
Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows.
Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.
Iron Man has been described as one of the greatest modern fairy tales...and I don't think I have read it...until now. I may have, years ago, but I have no memory of it. Guilty as I am of judging a book by its cover, I was drawn to this edition. It's a hardback, large size, (height: 28cm) and beautiful bronze lettering and highlights on the cover...it's beautiful...and it made me pick it up...and even read it!
My first thought is 'why have I never read this?'..the language is captivating, right from the start and it would be an amazing 'read a loud'. Chris Mould's illustrations work perfectly and most definitely add something to the story for me. The colours evoke the right mood, and the layout keeps the reader engaged in the story.
I would love to say that I would have enjoyed this story just as much if I had read it years ago in an earlier edition...but we'll never know. All I can say is that I am glad to have read it in this one.
Iron Man has been described as one of the greatest modern fairy tales...and I don't think I have read it...until now. I may have, years ago, but I have no memory of it. Guilty as I am of judging a book by its cover, I was drawn to this edition. It's a hardback, large size, (height: 28cm) and beautiful bronze lettering and highlights on the cover...it's beautiful...and it made me pick it up...and even read it!
My first thought is 'why have I never read this?'..the language is captivating, right from the start and it would be an amazing 'read a loud'. Chris Mould's illustrations work perfectly and most definitely add something to the story for me. The colours evoke the right mood, and the layout keeps the reader engaged in the story.
I would love to say that I would have enjoyed this story just as much if I had read it years ago in an earlier edition...but we'll never know. All I can say is that I am glad to have read it in this one.
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