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•’Laura Dockrill is a singular talent in the rave new world world of poetry. Comparison to others would do her no justice. Bright, funny, intelligent and passionate, this is a book you should already be taking away from the shop…’ Phill Jupitus
• ‘Mistakes in the Background is an absolute treat …it’s about pure, old-school imagination and art. The poetry shines with playful juvenilia, discussing everything from childhood memories and sibling feuds to croissants, robots and opinionated inanimate objects. It often runs like stream-of-consciousness prose, and is both articulate and wildly creative. The passion that has created this work is evident in every sentence and illustration.’ Wears the Trousers Magazine
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`The characters are funny, endearing and completely original. Laura has a wonderfully wild and exciting imagination...she defies boundaries.'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book bursting with creativity and eccentricity (but bizarre is only a good thing!) It invokes memories from childhood to yesterday (as you walked past a rude girl and secretly smiled to yourself). Beautiful and fun illustrations, witty observations and a real sense of style. Worth every penny.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is completley lovely. It warms the cockles of your heart. If you're feeling blue and the world seems to have it in for you, dip into this wonderfully positive, life affirming book.
Format:Paperback
Do not be alarmed or scared away by its fluorescent cover for inside is an enchanting book from beginning to end. Her happenstance and doodle stylings remind me of my old school books only 100 times better! Oh and the free stickers, awesome!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sweet!
I bought this not knowing who the heck Laura Dockrill was, but the reviews were just so good I took a chance, and I'm really glad I did! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. L. J. Braisby
lovely quirky book - hit and miss at times, but overall a good fun...
lovely quirky book - hit and miss at times, but overall a good fun read that you can dip in and out of
Published 18 months ago by Olivia Stevens
Great Artistic Book
I ordered this book while completing my Graphic Design Degree, we had to gain ideas from art journals and this has to be one of the best ones I ordered Laura Dockrill is an amazing... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Zoe Louise
<3
This is the best book I have read in a long time. Well, one that isn't really a book. She's got a fantastic way with words and it's such an arty book and it's so inspiring. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by hayley,
Hug My Soul
An amazing debut piece of work that lifts the soul and makes your heart dance with the pixies in joyous celebration.
Published on 10 Nov 2008 by Jamie M. Jones
One to make your own mind up about...
Laura Dockrill is a poet and illustrator, recently voted by The Times as one of the top ten literary talents of 2008. She's also created artwork for Kate Nash. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by Michelle Moore
great book - but two copies - one for you and one for a friend
I bought this book only to find that later my friend had taken it home with her!
had to get another copy! Read more
had to get another copy! Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by S. Harmston
not a mistake in sight
I bought this book for my teenage daughter and I have not seen her without it since. It's a marvelous mix of silly illustrations and unbelievable poetry - that has already... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2008 by Ms. J. Green
i like the book.
laura dockrill is a funny one. good book indeed. i'd buy a million copies of it to fill a library but then again, that'd be a bit pointless really. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by Martin Reed
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