Heath Robinson: Wonderful Contraptions and Extraordinary Inventions
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Heath Robinson: Wonderful Contraptions and Extraordinary Inventions by William Heath Robinson
Whacky machines that should never exist are brought to life in this hilarious collection of cartoons from Heath Robinson. The name of this much-loved classic illustrator has entered the national vocabulary as a by-word for eccentric inventions and make-shift solutions. From wart removers to potato peelers to a magnetic spaghetti-stretching machine, this book shows us that there really can be a gadget for everything! Heath Robinson's sense of absurdity appeals across the generations. His love of ludicrous contraptions and genius for the fantastical continues to inspire, from the creaky props on old Doctor Who to the world of Wallace and Gromit. This is the first in a brand new series of popular themes showcasing his most memorable works, still highly relevant in today's gadget-crowded world.
William Heath Robinson was an English cartoonist and illustrator best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines for achieving simple objectives, for which his name has become part of our national vocabulary. An illustrator and cartoonist, he wrote and illustrated children's books as well as lampooning the secret weapons being used during the First World War.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781445645933 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445645939 |
| Title | Heath Robinson: Wonderful Contraptions and Extraordinary Inventions |
| Author | William Heath Robinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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