Reviews

The Complete Uncle by J.P. Martin

christophertd's review

5.0

As a small boy I think I had one or other of the Uncle books out on loan from my local library more or less constantly. The stories have a slightly improvised feel to them, as befits tales originally told at bedtime. I always loved the wonderful flights of fancy, and the endless schemes of the Badfort crowd. What Marcus Gipps discovered as he set about getting these books reprinted was that Uncle has a sizable following, all eager to rediscover those childhood wonders. The resulting omnibus edition is a pure delight, beautifully produced and finished to a very high standard. Preserved for the next generations of Uncle fans, these timeless tales are pure joy, from start to finish.

sbisson's review

5.0

I grew up loving these books, but could never find my own copies (at least affordably). So I had to back this as a Kickstarter. Now my copy has arrived, and it's a most beautiful book - well designed, and full of extra material around all six books.

If you've not read Uncle, then the surreal fantasy of the world's richest elephant and his many friends will enthral and amuse, and if you have, well it's a welcome journey Homeward.