Late photographer Helmut Newton's unerring skill at capturing the erotic allure of strong, striking women was legendary. This is a compelling collection of his test Polaroids, taken to prepare for his formal shoots, and, with their candid spontaneity, offer a fascinating insight into the photographer's art.

Laugh out loud with Roald Dahl in this brilliant little book of phizz-whizzing, whoopsy-splunking jokes! Which famous writer goes best with a hot dog? Roll Dahl of course! Jokes, limericks, riddles, Knock knock and Doctor, doctor! Here is a perfect joke book for young children, specially themed around Roald Dahl's best-loved characters, such as Charlie, George, The BFG, Matilda, James and many more. Roald Dahl was always full of fun and mischief and loved all kinds of jokes - the sillier the better! From chocolate-covered chickens to grizzly grouchy grandmas to the disgusting Twits this marvellous collection has over 400 jokes, and includes Roald Dahl's very own, extremely silly 'Knock, knock' jokes - guaranteed to keep his fans amused for hours. Illustrated throughout by the inimitable Quentin Blake.

Details

ISBN13: 9780141340555
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 128
Edition:
Publication Date: 24 Oct 2012
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication City, Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 197(H)x129(L)x7(W)96
Weight (gm): 96

Author Biography

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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