Inside pages are clean and unmarked, with some toning. Enid blyton series book art internal illustrations. Enid blyton in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. In august 1924, enid blyton married major hugh alexander pollock. Of these titles, she has numerous series, including the famous five, five findouters or mystery series, the adventure series, noddy, secret seven, malory towers and many others. Enid blyton, who died in 1968, is one of the most successful childrens authors of all time. Julian, dick, anne, george and timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in enid blytons most popular series.
Her first published book was a collection of poetry called child whispers in 1922. Enid blyton is one of my favorite authors and her books are really entertaining both to the really young and the young at heart. Enid blytons nature lovers book by enid blyton, hardcover. Enid blyton book illustrations through the ages in. They probably have a greater appeal for little girls, or for boys who enjoy fantasy. Book illustrations, childrens book illustration, book cover art, book covers, enid blyton books, adventure stories, cartoon books, who book, kids story books read all of the secret seven books i love books great books my books story books the secret seven enid blyton books cartoon books ladybird books childrens book illustration. See more ideas about enid blyton books, enid blyton and childrens book illustration. The secret seven, enid blyton books, young adult fiction, classic series, childrens book illustration, illustrations, my books, story books, books online. Enid blyton book lot famous five rewards more about amelia. The childrens books of enid blyton were illustrated by a large number of artists, ranging from figures known for other work to humbler commercial artists, who in. The first famous five book, five on a treasure island, was published in 1942 and the last one was brought out in 1963. The second book by enid blyton featuring roger, diana, snubby, and his dog loony, and barney and his monkey. Blyton s books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into 90 languages.
Enid blyton s first published book was child whispers. Together they are the secret seven ready to solve any mystery, any time in enid blyton s classic series of 15 mystery novels. It was a book of poetry and came out in 1922 she was still working as a teacher at this point, and wrote in her spare time. Experts believed that it was enid blyton s first fulllength novel. The secret seven are siblings peter and janet, and jack, barbara, pam, colin and george. They live with their cruel uncle and aunt and long to escape, so when their friend jack takes them to a secret, deserted island, they run away to live there.
The interior illustrations of the enid blyton book of bunnies 1925 published by newnes is attributed to her. Enid blytons book of the year, illustrator harry rountree, music by alec rowley. This is the only blyton book we know of at this time. Chock full of vibrant colour illustrations from alex paterson, these are the perfect way to introduce the faraway tree adventures to children aged five and up. Enid blyton is arguably the most famous childrens author of all time, thanks to series such as the wishingchair, the faraway tree, the mysteries, the famous five and the secret seven. Enid blyton has 3171 books on goodreads with 1066712 ratings. The early book of noddy were collectible along as wel as others by enid blyton. Noddy was first carved in the toy store and ran away from the wooden lion which was made by the same man. Enid blyton illustrated hardcover children for sale ebay. Enid blyton is one of the mostloved authors in childrens publishing. View gumtree free online classified ads for enid blyton and more in south africa. Ink illustrationschildrens book illustrationenid blyton bookscorfe castleschool uniformsnew girlchildrens booksacademia. Enid blyton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Enid blyton illustrated by gilbert dunlop abebooks.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Browsing at popular a few days ago, i noticed a lot of enid blyton books which i had never read when i was a kid but then again, i couldnt possibly have read all of her books. Nixon 18941988 provided illustrations for numerous stories by enid blyton. Enid blyton adventure series 8 books box set collection children classic books. Children who inspired enid blytons famous five book covers are. Enid blytons book of the year by enid blyton abebooks. The last book to be published under enid blytons name is the dog with the long tail and other stories, which was published in 1975, 7 years after her death. Unfortunately, like many of the blyton illustrators, we have little information about her. The magic faraway tree collection 3 books box set by enid blyton titles in the set the folk of the faraway tree,the enchanted wood, the magic faraway tree.
Enid blyton illustrator eileen soper to be celebrated. Enid blytons legacy of oldfashioned adventure stories. Enid blyton society most of blyton s books were illustrated. Enid blyton s books have sold over 600 million copies, have been translated into 90 different languages and are still in print today, a pretty amazing feat for any author. Enid blyton book illustrations through the ages in pictures. She wrote in and was the editor of magazine for children called sunny stories. But the most famous enid blyton books are the various series she wrote. And well done egmont the publisher, because the last four chapters are an unpublished enid blyton faraway tree story. Several books of plays appeared in 1927, including a book of little plays and the plays the thing with the illustrator alfred bestall. With over 700 titles published, enid blyton s stories remain timeless classics, adored by children throughout the world.
There were numerous other series written by blyton, but these are the best known. The official biography, telling the story of enid blyton s life. Pierre probst 192007 was a french artist who collaborated intensely with blyton for a few years in the 1950s, on a series of books for collins. Any dates inside the books are irrelevant and will not help identify a 1st edition. Series book art internal illustrations enid blyton. Illustrator alex t smith takes us on a fascinating tour of enid blyton book cover art from the 1940s to the present day. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Theres also an ongoing problem with book data imported from amazon showing books as being by enid blyton when they arent the correct author normally shows in the title field. Book illustrations, vintage books, insights into the life of a book dealer, vintage collectables. He wandered through the woods and made friends with gnome. It was a book of her poems with illustrations drawings. Blytons books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into 90 languages. Discover book depositorys huge selection of enid blyton books online. A site showing many internal illustrations from enid blyton armada books run by.
The number of titles published by blyton has been estimated at an astounding 800. Eileen soper a look at the work of enid blytons illustrator. Each edition of her books frequently brought a different set of illustrations by a different illustrator. Her stories of magic, adventure and friendship continue to enchant children the world over. The story follows three siblings joe, beth and frannie. Still got the original books with me from the new big noddy book no. The secret mountain, illustrator harry rountree, secret series 3. Enid blyton wrote many popular series including the famous five, the five findouters, the barney mysteries, malory towers, st clares, the secret seven, the adventure series, the secret series, and many more. Enid blyton adventure series 8 books box set collection children classic books enid blyton on.
The author enid blyton passed away on november 28, 1968 at the age of 71 in hampstead, london. The cbbc adaptation of enid blytons boardingschool classic bowls along so smoothly and sweetly, its hard not to love it. The famous five illustrated by eileen soper with images the. Enid blytons books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. Poems by enid blyton as well as classic works by wordsworth, keats, and others are accompanied by lush illustrations of various animals and plants. Enids father, thomas, to whom she was very close, was a clothing wholesaler. In enid blytons very first fulllength adventure novel, meet siblings peggy, mike and nora. Hodder and stoughton image caption eileen soper was responsible for the covers of the famous five stories and other books by enid blyton. In the first book, the reader saw her portrayal of a mistreated horse. The 1st edition of this book has 12 titles listed on the back of the dustwrapper nos. Enid mary blyton 11 august 1897 28 november 1968 was an english childrens writer whose books have been among the worlds bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. See all books authored by enid blyton, including the enchanted wood, and the magic faraway tree, and more on. Enid blyton lashings of information about the childrens.
We have noted many other books she illustrated, including some religous books by betty smith. With gorgeous fullcolour illustrations throughout, this collection will delight at any time. She left teaching and began to have more success with her books. Meddles muddles reprint by enid blyton, rene illustrated by cloke isbn. Soper, eileen illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The big noddy book, collection of 22 original illustrations along with the book 1956. Booktopia enid blyton books on the booktopia enid blyton. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Queen victoria was still on the throne when blyton was born in 1897. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection. Enid blyton the magic faraway tree collection 4 books box set pack up the faraway tree, the magic faraway tree, the folk of the faraway tree, the enchanted wood enid blyton on.
Buy enid blyton s nature lovers book centenary ed by enid blyton, donia nachshen, noel hopkins isbn. Enid blytons books have sold over 500 million copies and have been. Browse and buy a vast selection of enid blyton collections. Enid mary blyton was born on 11th august 1897 in east dulwich, south london and spent her childhood in beckenham, kent, with her two younger brothers, hanly and carey. Enid blyton s stories of the faraway tree were my favourites as a child, and my daughters loved them too, reading my old books. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. The same day ng got on stage it was revealed that, in 2016, the royal mint had considered enid blyton for the face of a commemorative coin, but decided against it as she was known to have been.
Enid blyton s dedication to writing was about 40 years of her life. Enid blyton composed some 700 books between 1922, when she published her poetry collection child whispers, and her death in hampstead on 28 november 1968, often rattling out 6,000 words a day at. Laminated pictorial cover board with colour illustrations of a young boy and girl carrying flowers to front and of a pixie riding on a broomstick to rear. Again blyton decides to give the most dangerous part of the mystery to the boys like in the first book. Enid blyton did a lot of work for charity and had a club for children which helped them to give money to charity. Eileen soper is best known for her instantly recognisable illustrations of enid blyton s the famous five childrens books, but she was also an exceptionally gifted wildlife artist and illustrator, admired for her prolific book commissions, paintings and etchings. All of the following galleries contain captions, each consisting of an excerpt from the story in question. Enid blyton, prolific and highly popular british author of stories, poems, plays, and educational books for children. Enid mary blyton 1897 1968 was an english author of childrens books. Enid blyton adventure series 8 books box set collection. Blyton stopped contributing in 1952, and it closed down the following year, shortly before the appearance of the new fortnightly enid blyton magazine written entirely by blyton. Christophers school, beckenham, and having decided not to pursue her music at ipswich high school, where she trained as a.
A field guide to common birds and plants is also provided, making this a musthave for nature lovers young and old. Enid blyton the magic faraway tree collection 3 books box. Enid blytons book of the year by enid blyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We note some charming illustrations by cicely steed from an enid blyton book titled down at the farm.
First published 1947, five on kirrin island again by enid blyton, and illustrated by eileen soper, is the sixth book in the series of twentyone adventures experienced by the famous five julian, dick, george, anne, and timmy the dog. He was the editor at the publishing house george newnes, and he published some of enid s books. When possible, we include the illustrations from any edition where the artist is in the. The further adventures of josie, click and bun, josie click and bun 2. This book was a lifelong favourite of enids daughter, gillian. The following year she published the enid blyton book of fairies, illustrated by horace j. A brightly colored picture book, each page is completely covered with bright color illustrations full of dolls including. Enid blyton s book of the year by enid blyton abebooks. Enid blyton rare books and memorabilia justcollecting. An overview of the various continuations of enid blyton series by other authors can be found here and some of the american titles of her books can be found here. Enid blyton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Enid blyton the magic faraway tree collection 4 books box.
She wrote on a wide range of topics including education. This time janet takes a liking to a bear in the circus, and exclaims in horror when louis shakes the bear. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vintage enid blytons everyday book of playtime stories. Enid blytons nature lovers book by blyton, enid and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book follows on from blyton s first book in the series the enchanted wood. In enid blyton s last faraway tree book, enid s soaring imagination and dorothy wheelers beautiful illustrations combine to incredible effect. Blyton, the daughter of a businessman, abandoned her early studies in music to train as a schoolteacher at the ipswich high school 191618. See more ideas about enid blyton, enid blyton books and childrens books.
Five go down to the sea knight books by blyton, enid. Born in south london, blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. Illustrator mary gernats four young sons roger, francis, nicholas and justin for the art work for the books by the great childrens author. Unfortunately, many of the illustrators are not yet in the public domain here in canada. Sound and square binding in illustrated and laminated boards. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The knights of the round table enid byton, myths and legends by thomas, sir malory, enid blyton, gabrielle morton illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The stories she wrote for this magazine were so popular that the magazine was then called enid blyton s sunny.
Noddy is a character created by english childrens author enid blyton, originally published between 1949 and 1963. From her first poetry book, between 1920s to 1930s, she contributed to many educational publications. She died of alzheimers disease in hampstead, london. The secret island by enid blyton was published in 1938 and was her first fulllength novel, featuring the characters of jack, mike, peggy and nora. She weekly wrote sunny stories for little folks which eventually became sunny stories. The book is about noddythe wooden boy who lived in toyland. Enid blyton the magic faraway tree collection 4 books box set pack up the faraway tree, the magic faraway tree.
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