- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Heinemann (1 Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434969095
- ISBN-13: 978-0434969098
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20 x 2.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 531,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This biography explores the life of the Reverend W. Awdry, the man who created Thomas the Tank Engine, revealing the story of how the railway series first came to be written and how the exploits and disasters on the real railways were used to create the escapades of Thomas and his friends on their fictional line. Illustrated with family photos, pictures from the books and railway photos and memorabilia, this 50th-anniversary biography also includes special features on the engines and events that inspired the series.
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Obviously a labour of love by Mr. Sibley..., 3 Jan 2007
By JAMES GRATTON - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Thomas the Tank Engine Man: A Biography (Hardcover)
A fascinating and insightful book about the Rev. Awdry, along with the Sodor mythos that he created. Were it not for Brian's biography of WVA, many details about the man would have been lost forever when the Rev. passed away in 1997. If you can find and purchase a copy of the book, you won't be able to put it down once you begin reading it. I agree with Mr. M. Clutterbuck that it's a shame that this book is now out-of-print.
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Essential source for Thomas the Tank Engine fans, 10 Jun 2006
By Mr. M. Clutterbuck - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Thomas the Tank Engine Man: A Biography (Hardcover)
A superb companion for anybody who has enjoyed the Railway Series by the Rev W.V. Awdry or its "Thomas the Tank Engine" TV spin-off. It is the definitive biography of Wilbert Awdry and includes the story of how his talking engines came into being and achieved subsequent global success. It is packed with illustrations and beautifully written. It is a huge shame that this book is currently out of print.
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