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Mycielska, Matgorzata
1 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Translated by Agnes Monod-Gayraud.
Illustrated by
Aleksandra Mizielińska
&
Daniel Mizieliński.
Translated from the Polish, this sturdy book of curiosities introduces failed inventions. Each entry is described in text and diagram; the following spread depicts an imagined functional version in an amusing scene. Both the prose and the limited-palette illustrations have a dry humor complemented by the pages' matte finish. Poor layout choices and unclear organization mar an otherwise enjoyable book and concept.
Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin
1 reviews
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