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122 pp.
| Gecko |
March, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-776571-70-3$23.99
(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.