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Guardian
'A superb biography, written with as much sensitivity and attention to detail as one of Bewick's woodcuts.'
Evening Standard
'Delightful ... Bewick always meant for his work to be accessible: 250 years after his birth, it still is.'
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An enchanting book. I hadn't heard of Bewick, but seeing the lovely illustrations, I bought it. A charming story with most evocative woodcuts by this master engraver.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had heard of Thomas Bewick, and had seen the occasional woodcut (especially of his rightly-famous birds), so I was delighted when this biography by Jenny Uglow came out From page one, Uglow makes Bewick come alive. Apart from a short, unhappy spell in London as a young man, Bewick lived all his long life in Northumberland, growing up in a small village and first learning, then perfecting , his trade in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He comes over as a dedicated artist, a devoted family man and a loyal friend. Yet Uglow doesn't sugarcoat him-his faults and weaknesses are here too.
I can't imagine how this biography could be bettered. Excellent lively writing, extensive research, fascinating subject living in a fascinating period of history (late C18th-early C19th ). The text is accompanied by engravings and, of course, by some of Bewick's own woodcuts.
I can't imagine how this biography could be bettered. Excellent lively writing, extensive research, fascinating subject living in a fascinating period of history (late C18th-early C19th ). The text is accompanied by engravings and, of course, by some of Bewick's own woodcuts.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a joy. It is a joy to touch, to hold, to read and to study the most excellent reproductions of Bewick's tiny works. I live close to Bewick's birthplace and this book has inspired me with a new ardour for the Tyne Valley, its people and Natural History and, of course, the prodigious talents of Thomas Bewick and family.
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Close-up gorgeous
I have just one word of advice for anyone who is thinking of buying this lovely book and that is to seriously consider investing in a good (not necessarily expensive) microscope at... Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. Boundy
Jenny Uglow NATURE'S ENGRAVER
For anyone interested in the English countryside two hundred or so years ago, or British bird life, or pen and ink drawings, or the types of pictures that the Brontes and other... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Mrs. A. Bradney-smith
Wish I'd known him
Jenny Uglow brings Bewick so vividly alive that it's hard to believe he isn't still up there on Tyneside enjoying the birdsong. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by booksetc
One to Keep
I'm predisposed to enjoy biographies, which I normally read in paperback. During the course of reading this one I ordered it in hardback to keep on my bookshelves. Read more
Published on 19 April 2009 by Eric Robinson
Really enjoyable and informative
Living just up the road from where Thomas Bewick was born and was inspired, this book has made me see my local surroundings in a new way. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2009 by someone
Outstanding biography
This is an outstandingly good biography of this amazing engraver whose work I have long admired. It is very easy to read and although he lived to a ripe old age, the story does... Read more
Published on 28 July 2008 by Hilary McGowan
the magic of good biography
I didn't know I'd heard of Thomas Bewick. You have, too, if you have read Jane Eyre. You've seen his influence if you've read Beatrix Potter. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by Catherine Levi
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