The Pillbox by David Hughes

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Summary

On holiday in Suffolk, a boy and his dog discover a World War II pillbox half buried on a deserted beach. They learn a pillbox had been there and a boy had once been found in it, dead...

1945, another boy, another dog, the same pillbox … and an American serviceman from the local base.

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The Pillbox by David Hughes

On holiday in Suffolk, a boy and his dog discover a World War II pillbox half buried on a deserted beach. They learn a pillbox had been there and a boy had once been found in it, dead... 1945, another boy, another dog, the same pillbox and an American serviceman from the local base.
The Pillbox captures time, twists it, and reconstructs it, to create a truly haunting experience… Once you’ve encountered it, it’ll stay with you forever-- Sam Ashurst, 4 stars * SFX *
An odd and fascinating book. -- James Smart * Guardian *
Hughes’ stunningly drawn book makes the past and present nestle in original and uncomfortable ways. -- Neel Mukherjee * Independent *
A salty, disturbing book. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *
David Hughes is an artist whose work combines illustration, graphic design, photography and animation. In 2003 he received the Pentagram Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of illustration. His drawings have appeared in the Observer, New Yorker, Esquire and Guardian among others. He has received great acclaim for his children's books, Strat and Chatto (1990) and Bully (1992). In 2006 he published his version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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ISBN 13 9780224098397
ISBN 10 022409839X
Title The Pillbox
Author David Hughes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2015-07-02
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.