"The delightful classic "Gnomes" has been repackaged in this exceptional collector's edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this magical book. The beloved "Gnomes" was first published in 1976 and the world became enchanted with the simple and diligent ways of these special creatures. Based on Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's scientific observation of the local gnome population in Holland, Gnomes covers all areas of gnome culture: a ..."
"Vier jaar na die verskyning van hul eerste kabouterboek, Die lewe en werke van kabouters, ontvang Rien Poortvliet en Wil Huygen 'n dringende boodskap uit Lapland: "Kom! Ons het ernstige sake om te bespreek!" So 'n boodskap kan net van kabouters kom -- en die ysige winterweer ten spyt, laat die twee vriende nie die sneeu onder hul voete smelt nie. Wat sou die kabouters wou bespreek? En hoe sal mense hulle kan help? Saam met die outeurs w ..."
"Scores of readers will again be delighted by the expressive illustrations and delightful text of these two books, now combined in one timeless volume. 414 pages of full-color illustrations."
"Step-by-step instructions with patterns and diagrams for more than 50 gnome-inspired Christmas decorations and crafts."
Gnomes(1st Edition) Color and story album by WilHuygen, Bill Nygren Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1976 by Troubador Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89844-019-5, ISBN: 0-89844-019-X
" The delightful classic Gnomes has been repackaged in this exceptional collector's edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this magical book. The beloved Gnomes was first published in 1976 and the world became enchanted with the simple and diligent ways of these special creatures. Based on Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's scientific observation of the local gnome population in Holland, Gnomes covers all areas of gnome culture: arch ..."
Gnomes(30th Edition) Thirtieth Anniversary Edition by WilHuygen, Rien Poortvliet Hardcover, 212 Pages, Published 2006 by Harry N. Abrams ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-5498-4, ISBN: 0-8109-5498-2
""Gnomes" is the product of Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's observation of the local gnome population in Holland. Until "Gnomes" was first published in Dutch in 1976, these friendly nocturnal creatures were only represented in folk lore; descriptions were often incomplete or simply inaccurate. Poortvliet and Huygen, having studied and interviewed gnomes for two decades, set out to fill this gap with their own encyclopedic tome. "Gnomes" ..."
"Se die woord "kabouter" en mense dink aan koddige mannetjies met gepunte pantoffels, ondeunde laggies en appelwange wat net in sprokies en kinderverhaaltjies bestaan. Verder van die waarheid kan die opvatting nie wees nie: Dis eerder 'n growwe belediging vir regte kabouters, wat hul klein postuur ten spyt, die mens in alle opsigte een oor is. Ja, kabouters bestaan. Hulle woon en werk en leer en leef hier onder ons neuse -- en weet baie ..."
"An account of the life and work of gnomes, based on first-hand observations by the author and artist, who, themselves turned into gnomes, visited with gnomes in Lapland and Siberia."
""Follows the family of Peter, his wife, Fern, and their two children, Lily and Leif, through the months of the year, revealing how these mysterious woodland dwellers help their animal and human friends throughout the seasons. Whether feeding hungry rabbits in the snow, guarding baby birds from predators, riding the backs of ducks to tend a sick child, or storing food for winter, gnomes are warm hearted, fun loving, and generous with the ..."
"Hardcover with illustrated board covers. Smudge and wear on cover. Opening into book on the front cover. Interior pop ups are worn, but still operate. Some damp wrinkle a lower spine area that can be seen on the back and inside front cover. Pages are wavy"
Gnomes(1st Edition) by WilHuygen, Rien Poortvliet Hardcover, 212 Pages, Published 1977 by Publ Harry Abrams, ISBN-13: 978-0-450-03690-3, ISBN: 0-450-03690-1
" The delightful classic Gnomes has been repackaged in this exceptional collector's edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this magical book. The beloved Gnomes was first published in 1976 and the world became enchanted with the simple and diligent ways of these special creatures. Based on Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's scientific observation of the local gnome population in Holland, Gnomes covers all areas of gnome culture: arch ..."
"Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming full-color illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages."
"ISBN 0-8109-0963-4 1981, 1982 Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Adapted from Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet and Wil Guygen 1976 English Translation 1977 by Harry N. Abrams and published by Harry N. Abrams"
1979 Gnomes Calendar by WilHuygen Published by Pub: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Unieboek, B.V., 1978. ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-7300-8, ISBN: 0-8109-7300-6
"Gnomes are the mascots of the English garden. Loved and loathed in equal measure, they nonetheless hold a unique and essential place in the country's garden heritage. Award-winning photographer and author Vivian Russell presents an intimate portrait of these often shy garden dwellers, photographing and writing about ten gardens in which they are to be found. This book celebrates the various ways people have used them in their gardens, c ..."
Gnomes(1st Edition) Note Cards in a Two-Piece Box by Rien Poortvliet, WilHuygen Paperback, 15 Pages, Published 2004 by Harry N. Abrams ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-8540-7, ISBN: 0-8109-8540-3
"Featuring classic illustrations from Abrams' Gnomes," a New York Times" best-selling book with lifetime sales of over 4 million. This note card set includes 15 blank cards, 3 each of 5 images, and 16 envelopes. Cards are folded to 4 x 5 3/8, box measures 4 5/8 x 6 x 2 1/16."
The Sandman(Reprint) by Rien Poortvliet, WilHuygen Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Kabouter Products ISBN-13: 978-1-56937-130-5, ISBN: 1-56937-130-X
"This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the story of the Sandman who travels with his donkey Suzanne, visiting beings all over the world to bring them sleep. Readers will wonder if the Sandman himself ever sleeps and why he is called the Sandman. Both children and adults will delight with this lovely and timeless story. And from the rear cover: "Sandman come and bring us sleep, We'll say good night and dream so deep.""