- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Ltd; 25th Anniversary edition edition (7 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0241142024
- ISBN-13: 978-0241142028
- Product Dimensions: 30.2 x 23.1 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in all the nastiness imaginable.
About the Author
Raymond Briggs studied at Wimbledon School of Art, the Central School of Art and the Slade. Many of his books are now classics and some: The Snowman, Father Christmas, Father Christmas Goes On Holiday and When The Wind Blows, have been made into highly successful films. Raymond lives in Sussex.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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I still have my original first edition of Fungus from 1978, a book which was a firm favourite then and remains so to this day. I read Raymond Briggs' book so many times that I can still quote from it ("Nothing is permanent but woe" as seen on a bogey sandwich board; "Fungus inspects his trousers which have been marinading overnight 'mmmm! these really stink!'")and I find the book enduringly funny yet poignant. Fungus is a decent hard-working bogey but asks himself what is is all for? why do bogeymen exist? why do they have to pester and frighten the Drycleaners? (as we who live on the surface are known.) It seems as if no one has the answer, not even his beloved wife Mildew "the ugliest woman in Bogeydom."
Children (and doubtless many adults) will love this brilliantly illustrated book, and all the detail so lovingly described within - it is funny, rude, tender, thoughtful and even moving. I cannot recommend it enough.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
My mother first got this book out of the local library for me when I was about seven or eight, and now at the age of twenty-one, it remains one of my favourite books. I even named my first pet budgie Fungus (well, it was pale green!). "Fungus the Bogeyman" is one of those stories that can be enjoyed by all ages. Some of the in-joking of the narrative may only be understood by the slightly older child, but even the younger ones will love the ick factor of Fungus's life.
The perfect antidote to our over-sanitised lives.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book as a teenager and enjoyed it vastly. I would urge anyone considering buying this book for their children to ignore the 'narrow appeal' review - younger children may not understand all of the humour in this book, but there is certainly no upper age limit, and the suggestion that it wouldn't appeal to girls simply makes me fume at the ears. Anyone with a brain and a sense of humour is likely to find Fungus the Bogeyman quite delightful.
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Putrescence positively portrayed... Don't Fear The Creeper...
This wonderfully surreal book casts pallid light into the previously hidden world of bogeydom, whose sunless ecology seems driven largely by cold dank decay. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Keith Robinson
Prototype for Shrek
Forgotten the extent of Raymond Briggs's writing until I stumbled across his titles on this site. Fungus stands out as a great teen read all those years ago for its inverted parody... Read more
Published 6 months ago by RedBranch
more an adult book _ honest
This book takes at least 3 readings to getall the humour - think Magic Roundabout x 10 - an ideal Christmas present for your grown-up kids!
Published 7 months ago by Alan Jordan
A fond childhood memory!
Its impossible not to love this book. We had it when I was a kid and fondly remember looking for him in the woods near our house. We were never scared of the bogeyman or the dark! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. J. A. Brown
Memories of Childhood!
This book I remember from my childhood, and now have the pleasure of listening to my children's responses when they are reading it! It is a great book.
Published 8 months ago by The Parkes
Don't like this book
Probably wrong choice for a 4 year old. It's in cartoon format. Too much going on with little bits of text all over the place. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Linda
Just as I remember it
A great book with fantastic illustrations inside. All at a great price on amazon. Very happy.
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by Ms. S. Bas
A memory from my childhood
Great ! I had this Plop Up Book when I was a child....when I saw this , I just had to have it .
outstanding deal from super "Amazonian". Thank you
outstanding deal from super "Amazonian". Thank you
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by C. Mildner
Fungus has a heart of gold
I bought this CD story of Fungus the Bogeyman for my children to listen to in the car. I have now heard it four times, and am not tiring of it yet! Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by S. Read
Brilliant and very well loved !I
I had this book when i was a kid its a classic ! Maybe better for older kids as the text is small and in cartoon strip form ! Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by Bridget Jones
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