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The great Raymond Briggs.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.They are actually masterpieces and I'm glad I've always been an admirer of that creativity.
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