The Rudiments of Wisdom by Tim Hunkin. An A to Z of random, peculiar and fascinating facts.
Re-discovered and revived in Technicolor, this new title features Tim Hunkin’s entertaining and off-the-wall series of cartoons originally appeared in “The Sunday Observer” magazine between 1973 and 1987.
How does hypnosis work? What is chocolate made of? And what do crocodiles eat for lunch? Think of a question, any question and you’ll probably find the answer here.. Squeezed into each intricately drawn comic strip is a wealth of weird and wonderful information, as well as crazy tricks and practical experiments. With over 125 comic strips in total, “The Rudiments of Wisdom” is back to delight and entertain a whole new generation of enquiring minds. Whether you immerse yourself from A-Z or dip in and out, you’re sure to emerge with some amazing, crazy and fascinating facts to wow your friends.
Marion Obar says:
What a wonderful prize. I miss the Covent Garden gallery and hope you will find a new permanent site in London (nothing against Southwold mind you…)
Phil Knighton says:
Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Regards,
Phil Knighton
David Gibbs says:
What a great Christmas present for myself! Thought Tim Hunkins the secret life of the fax machine was wonderful. As for under the pier show at Southwold, the automata are great, but just as good is seeing the operatives nearly wetting themselves at the outcome.
Terry Mann says:
Would love the book please. Saw the automata both at the old Covent Garden shop and at Southwold pier. Thought the Covent Garden place was the best thing they ever had there – stuff the crap string quartets they have now (and me a composer…)