Fixing Flamingos
And Other Solutions to the World's Least Pressing Problems
Will be published approx. on 14. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-7972-1875-5 (ISBN)
Description
Giant fluffy honeybees, dad jokes from God, and a mountain of perplexing paperwork populate this illustrated book about an intern in heaven who is determined to solve the world's least pressing problems.
At its heart, Fixing Flamingos is a comedic ode to the minute struggles of modern-day existence and a reminder that even small changes can make a big impact - often in the most unexpected (and sometimes disastrous) ways. The story follows Abby, an ambitious intern who is tasked with single-handedly reviewing and implementing suggestions from the recently deceased to improve life on Earth.
Page through the wild but well-intentioned ideas - which include everything from flamingo design proportions and sideways sunsets to universal feet sizing and renewable energy powered by snoring and purring - and follow along as Abby researches their feasibility and decides whether or not to execute the changes.
Whimsical illustrations by Brian Rea help readers envision the oddball improvements, while Lucienne Brown's witty writing brings Abby the Intern to life in all her self-starting, imaginative glory.
At its heart, Fixing Flamingos is a comedic ode to the minute struggles of modern-day existence and a reminder that even small changes can make a big impact - often in the most unexpected (and sometimes disastrous) ways. The story follows Abby, an ambitious intern who is tasked with single-handedly reviewing and implementing suggestions from the recently deceased to improve life on Earth.
Page through the wild but well-intentioned ideas - which include everything from flamingo design proportions and sideways sunsets to universal feet sizing and renewable energy powered by snoring and purring - and follow along as Abby researches their feasibility and decides whether or not to execute the changes.
Whimsical illustrations by Brian Rea help readers envision the oddball improvements, while Lucienne Brown's witty writing brings Abby the Intern to life in all her self-starting, imaginative glory.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
456 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-1875-5 (9781797218755)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Lucienne Brown | Brian Rea
Fixing Flamingos
And Other Solutions to the World's Least Pressing Problems
E-Book
09/2023
Chronicle Books LLC
€13.49
Available for download
Persons
Brian Rea currently lives in Stockholm with his wife and two sons and eats far too many baked goods. He is an internationally exhibited artist and the official illustrator of the New York Times column "Modern Love." He is the author of Death Wins a Goldfish and Avoid This.
Lucienne Brown is a writer, body therapist, and wellbeing coach who grew up between Greece and the UK. She has worked on news and magazine publications in Athens and London and in event marketing worldwide. She lives in London with her cat and one plant.
Lucienne Brown is a writer, body therapist, and wellbeing coach who grew up between Greece and the UK. She has worked on news and magazine publications in Athens and London and in event marketing worldwide. She lives in London with her cat and one plant.