The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps
Published on 1. August 2018
Book
Hardback
104 pages
978-1-910895-26-9 (ISBN)
Description
With 52 original illustrations, and told entirely in verse, The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps centres on young Crispin, the recently orphaned master of the Raddlesham Mumps. With only the company of the ancient butler Kenilworth, Crispin hears the tale od the lords of Raddlesham Mumps and their untimely demises. But Crispin doesn't realkse that the malevolent force that has been the bane of his family for generations has turned its gaze towards him.
Ghosts faeries and witches are brought to life by artist Julie Verhoeven. Young and Verhoeven's gothic collaboration outlines the perils of inheritance.
Ghosts faeries and witches are brought to life by artist Julie Verhoeven. Young and Verhoeven's gothic collaboration outlines the perils of inheritance.
Reviews / Votes
The Sunday Times;If ever there were a salutary tale of the perils of fame, of being careful what you wish for, of fin de siecle excess, the story of Murray Lachlan Young is it.The Guardian;Fast,funny, provocative and hugely entertaining;The Sunday Mail;Return of the million-pound poet.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910895-26-9 (9781910895269)
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Persons
Murray Lachlan Young is a poet, stand-up performer, broadcaster, playwright, screenwriter and children's author. He came to prominence during the Brit-Pop era of the mid-1990s, when he became the only poet to sign a contract worth GBP1M.
Julie Verhoven is an illustrator and designer who has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Versace and Peter Jensen. While she is recognised primarily for her work in fashion, she has also contributed illustrations to books, magazines and album covers.
Julie Verhoven is an illustrator and designer who has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Versace and Peter Jensen. While she is recognised primarily for her work in fashion, she has also contributed illustrations to books, magazines and album covers.