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Lewis Cooper

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This wonderful artist died yesterday.  He was 88.  His books sent the graphic novel into new areas covering just about every aspect of humanity from Father Christmas to Nuclear War.  He was breathtakingly good. ETHEL and ERNEST was about his own parents.  A very moving story.  Here are three pics about their house... One of my favorites...Fungus the Bogeyman...a world where everything is back to front.  Rotten food is delicious, grime and filth is heaven. Here's a picture from Father Christmas that got him into trouble...it's just simple humanity again for Raymond.... He took the everyday and commonplace and made it special. I'm grateful to have read his stories.  It seemed like a privilege.  Raymond Briggs was one of a kind.  He'll be missed.
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Heather Love

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I'm glad you posted these Lewis - his wonderful books have given me enormous pleasure and do so every time I pick them up.   His legacy will live on for sure.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thank you Lew for posting and sharing this personal tribute to such a great artist . 

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Well done Lew for highlighting such a wonderful man and his work. Seeing snippets of The Snowman on the news last night actually made me feel cooler in the heatwave, such lovely memories and great skill and imagination, whilst also capturing the everyday. My mum and dad had a house very like that above, even down to the porch canopy, and they were very much of that era.

Alan Bickley

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A great author and illustrator, his stories and drawings have given immense pleasure to many children and adults alike across the globe. His classic ‘The Snowman’ will live on forever! Along with many more…
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Tony Auffret

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Well done for taking the initiative and posting these Lew.  Are there any of us who have not come across 'The Snowman' or 'Fungus the Bogeyman'?
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Lewis Cooper

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For me, the three pictures of the house are almost a story on their own.  Hopes and dreams, adversity and dealing with it, and the memory of a long and happy life.  He's best known for 'Snowman'.   It's a worthy classic, as Alan says, but his body of work is so varied.  It's hard to pin down a favorite, and unnecessary, because whatever you watch seems to become a favorite.  I admire them all, but Fergus the Bogeyman sticks in the mind because it's so unexpected. The BBC iplayer has a documentary on him called 'Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen.'  I saw it some time ago, and thought it excellent...I'll have another look today.  It doesn't come up among the trending videos, but a search for Raymond Briggs will find it...if you're interested.
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Lewis Cooper

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Yes Tony it's 'FUNGUS' the Bogeyman, not whatever I came up with.  Sorry about that...but I'm in my dotage y'know.
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Well done for creating this thread. I watched Ethel and Ernest again yesterday; what an amazing diverse talent. His book 'When the Wind Blows' captured the anxiety of the early 80's when we were all so worried about nuclear annihilation, and the Snowman , without words, captured the magic of a child's Christmas.  Great images Lewis - thanks. 

Jenny Harris

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Lovely tribute, Lewis.  Love The Snowman, but am not really familiar with his other work, must take a look. (Coincidentally, I’ve just been reading a bit more about Ann Blockley, and Raymond Briggs was one of her tutors when she did a BA Hons Degree at Brighton!)

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This wonderful artist died yesterday.  He was 88.  His books sent the graphic novel into new areas covering just about every aspect of humanity from Father Christmas to Nuclear War.  He was breathtakingly good. ETHEL and ERNEST was about his own parents.  A very moving story.  Here are three pics about their house... One of the reasons I decided to order an essay online is to benefit from the expertise of seasoned writers. With years of experience under their belt, the website's writers have an eye writing personal statements for residency for detail and a deep understanding of academic writing. I am certain that their guidance will elevate my essay to new heights, helping me stand out in my academic endeavors. One of my favorites...Fungus the Bogeyman...a world where everything is back to front.  Rotten food is delicious, grime and filth is heaven. Here's a picture from Father Christmas that got him into trouble...it's just simple humanity again for Raymond.... He took the everyday and commonplace and made it special. I'm grateful to have read his stories.  It seemed like a privilege.  Raymond Briggs was one of a kind.  He'll be missed.
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They are actually masterpieces and I'm glad I've always been an admirer of that creativity.

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Peter Smith

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Very sad news, he was wonderful. When I taught seven and eight year olds his books lit up the classroom, the ruder the better!
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