Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Issues with Humpty.

I have a gazillion old children's books and just love to pour over them, I get such inspiration from them. HOWEVER sometimes I find an image that just spooks me out - like this Humpty.... It's something to do with the size of his head in proportion to his body - it's just.....wrong. I'm glad he fell off and never got put back together - I hope he was pushed actually. And this Moonman - he seems just too pointy -on reflection his face isn't bad - kind of sweet, old mannish - but again it's the head size - disproportionate I say! HOWEVER I absolutely love these two. Presently I think most people associate Tweedle Dee & Dum with Alice in Wonderland - but they existed long before Mr. Carol incorporated them into his stories. Personally I think this pair are far prettier than the Disney depiction - don't you?
TTFN xxxxx
PS - Thank You everyone for your GREAT advice on the last post - you inspire me - as always. AND A BIG WELCOME TO MY NEW FOLLOWERS!!!!
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9 comments:

  1. Floss11 August 2009 at 03:37

    Well, I really agree with you about those illustrations. Quite a lot of childrens' illustrations from the past have been rather bizzare to modern eyes, haven't they? Equally, I suppose, newer pics would look very strange to the earlier illustrators.

    Your Tweedledum and Tweedledee are much nicer than the Lewis Carrol ones - I had no idea that they weren't his invention.

    I have rediscovered my vintage Flower Faries books recently - I think they are my favourite childrens' illustrations (plus Little Grey Rabbit, actually).

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  2. Beki11 August 2009 at 04:39

    I agree, Humpty is very scary! Certainly not fit for bedtime reading it would give the kiddies nightmares.
    I do love the Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee illustration though!
    Beki xxx

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  3. Twyla and Lindsey11 August 2009 at 06:01

    Children's illustrations are so fun and sometimes scary. I must admit, that Humpty is a bit top heavy! I appreciate your comment on my post today. If you'd like, just do your Wizard of Oz post on the day before. I wouldn't want to get in the way of your camping trip. Have a nice week! Twyla

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  4. MissRedLips11 August 2009 at 10:20

    humpty is so creepy looking! i completely agree! another random thing I find to be scary is the "Quaker Oats" man on all the boxes LOL. seriously, look at him. scary.

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  5. Rubyred11 August 2009 at 11:33

    Yep, that Humpty is definitely scary.Love the tweedle dee and dum though, so cute!I love The Mrs Pepperpot stories, she was so cute!
    Rachel X

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  6. Clare11 August 2009 at 12:43

    Very scary humpty indeed...I'll be waking in the middle of the night thinking of that face!!

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  7. Clare11 August 2009 at 12:46

    My hubby has just seen the moonman and reckons that the points are so sharp so that he can spear children on them to devour later! he has rather a strange soh....

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  8. Julie11 August 2009 at 18:55

    Winston is on my lap as I read. Thanks! I want to know what you decide to do with you illustrations. I found a wonderful child's book cover that I used as a centerpiece to a collage. You could find a cute head and.....voila...a transplant! julie

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  9. Victoria - Florence and Mary13 August 2009 at 15:11

    Hmmmmm that Humpty Dumpty is a little bit strange looking!!!

    Victoria xxx

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