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Tristram Shandy: Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

By: Laurence Sterne
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 0330334638
ISBN-13: 9780330334631
Released: 25 Oct 1996
RRP: £15.99
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Very witty graphical interpretation of Sterne's classic. - By: , 12 Jun 1999
The fragmentary structure of _TS_ is ideallly suited to Rowson's comic-book reinterpretation. This accomplished editorial cartoonist pokes fun at 'heritage' illustration & costume drama, instead matching Sterne's words with his lively images & contemporary, knowing commentary. Though he shows an affectionate regard for the original, Rowson is not afraid to bring to his own work a brand of mockery not far from Sterne's.

In comparison with John Baldessari's recent photo-collages illustrating the same novel, Rowson is much funnier, more accessible, & more faithful to the original.

A very funny, very successful re-interpretation of this sometimes difficult classic. Rotund Walter Shandy is a particulary appealing figure.

Contains some (justified) obscenity.