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Reissue of classic title by the great British cartoonist
From the first publication of Riding Academy in 1963, the Thelwell pony entered the language - and the libraries of children and horse-lovers the world over. This beautiful hardback gift edition contains Thelwell's invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity. Since their debut appearance in Punch over forty years ago, Norman Thelwell's cartoons and drawings have delighted millions of people all over the world. His portrayals of sporting pursuits, human beings at play, the life of the countryside and, of course, ponies, are the products of a unique comic genius. To celebrate the life of this best-loved British cartoonist, Methuen is re-publishing a number of classic Thelwell titles, including his invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians in Angels on Horseback, and A Leg at Each Corner. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Norman Thelwell (1923-2004) was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire. He was educated locally at Rock Ferry High School. During the Second World War, he served in India with the East Yorkshire Regiment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (1942-6). While art editor of an army publication, he had his first cartoons published in London Opinion. After the war, he studied at Liverpool School of Art (1947-50) and lectured on illustration at Wolverhampton College of Art (1950-7). He sold his first drawing to Punch in 1950, and two years later became an important regular contributor. He also worked as a cartoonist for several newspapers and began to produce his own comic books, beginning in 1957 with Angels on Horseback. Buy Riding Academy online at The Methuen Bookshop by following the link above.RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS INFORMATION: Please note that Riding Academy is in copyright and that all applications for the use of extracts from this work within another publication should be sent to Methuen (by letter, by fax to 020 7828 1244 or by email to methuenpubltd@btinternet.com). Applications for ALL other uses (eg merchandise) should be sent to Momentum Licensing (email: momentum@fezbro.com).
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