{"product_id":"gnomes-hardcover","title":"Gnomes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWil Huygen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRien Poortvliet\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eBrian Froud\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn updated and revised edition of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eGnomes\u003c\/i\u003e, the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction by Brian Froud, conceptual designer of the Jim Henson films\u003ci\u003e The\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Dark Crystal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming full-color illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family's underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes' tremendous appeal--and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWil Huygen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Amersfoort, Holland, in 1923, the seventh of ten children. A physician, children's author, and oil painter, he lived in Holland with his wife until his death in 2009 at 86 years old. Huygen has five grown children of his own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRien Poortvliet\u003c\/b\u003e (1932-1995), was a Dutch artist and illustrator best known for his drawings of animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 12 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764260569376,"sku":"9781419769856","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c419925174a2e9d14a5d400a133a5522.webp?v=1780247118","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gnomes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}