Description
When celebrated cartoonist Bob Dewar moved from the town to the countryside, he noticed a huge change in the way of life. With his trademark wit, Dewar shares with readers the trials, tribulations and unexpected delights of being a townie in the country.
With illustrations throughout, this book explains Scottish country life, told and drawn in a humorous way.
This book will appeal to people interested in humorous books, and anyone who lives in the country, especially those who have moved from towns and cities. It will also appeal to fans of Bob Dewar and his previous books and/or work featured in newspapers such as The Scotsman.
About the Author
Bob Dewar was born in Edinburgh at an early age, 16 years later he was published nationally. He worked in D.C. Thomson's studio where, among other things, he ghosted Dennis the Menace. After going freelance, he did political and social commentary for The Scotsman newspaper. He has illustrated books for the children's and English Speaking Departments of Oxford University Press, Fife Educational Social Development, A&C Black and most Scottish publishers - Birlinn, Luath, Black&White and Itchy Coo. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Herald, Scottish Field and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. He has had exhibitions in Lucca, Italy, Glasgow and Edinburgh and had caricatures hanging in the House of Commons. He is now a lot older than 16 and is married to the novelist Isla Dewar, with two sons and an absurdly friendly big golden retriever.
Reviews
Hilarious and moving recollections of growing up in Scotland immediately after the war, gloriously illustrated. - Top Five Christmas Books for Adults in The Times (on Soor Plooms and Sair Knees: Growing Up in Scotland After the War)
Book Information
ISBN 9781912147557
Author Bob Dewar
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 10g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm
