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The Pillbox David Hughes

The Pillbox By David Hughes

The Pillbox by David Hughes


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

On holiday in Suffolk, a boy and his dog discover a World War II pillbox half buried on a deserted beach. They learn a pillbox had been there and a boy had once been found in it, dead...

1945, another boy, another dog, the same pillbox and an American serviceman from the local base.

The Pillbox Summary

The Pillbox by David Hughes

On holiday in Suffolk, a boy and his dog discover a World War II pillbox half buried on a deserted beach. When he returns the next day with his parents, the pillbox has disappeared. They learn a pillbox had been there and a boy had once been found in it, dead...

1945, another boy, another dog, the same pillbox and an American serviceman from the local base. Murder, treachery, a terrible secret

David Hughes second graphic novel is a haunting ghost story dark, disturbing and as always with Hughes stunningly drawn.

The Pillbox Reviews

The Pillbox captures time, twists it, and reconstructs it, to create a truly haunting experience Once youve encountered it, itll stay with you forever. -- Sam Ashurst, 4 stars * SFX *
An odd and fascinating book. -- James Smart * Guardian *
Hughes stunningly drawn book makes the past and present nestle in original and uncomfortable ways. -- Neel Mukherjee * Independent *
A salty, disturbing book. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *

About David Hughes

David Hughes is an artist whose work combines illustration, graphic design, photography and animation. In 2003 he received the Pentagram Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of illustration. His drawings have appeared in the Observer, New Yorker, Esquire and Guardian among others. He has received great acclaim for his children's books, Strat and Chatto (1990) and Bully (1992). In 2006 he published his version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Additional information

GOR006850065
9780224098397
022409839X
The Pillbox by David Hughes
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Vintage Publishing
2015-07-02
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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