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When We Were Rather Older

Book
1926 (published)
Artist/Maker
T. Fisher Unwin (published by)
Place of origin
London (published)

Red cloth case binding; illustrated endpapers. 103, [1] pages.

Object details

Categories
National Art Library
Children & Childhood
Illustration
Books
Object type
Book
TitleWhen We Were Rather Older (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printed illustrated book with cloth covered case binding.
Printing Ink
Paper (Fiber Product)
Cloth
Printing
Brief description
Book, 'When We Were Rather Older', by Fairfax Downey, illustrated by Jefferson Machamer. Published by T. Fisher Unwin, 1926. NAL Pressmark: 861.AA.7773.
Physical description
Red cloth case binding; illustrated endpapers. 103, [1] pages.
Dimensions
  • Paper height: 19.8cm
  • Paper width: 13.5cm
Gallery label
(09/12/2017 - 08/04/2018)
Pooh and Parody

Parody is a sure sign of fame and success. Within a year of the publication of When We Were Very Young, When We Were Rather Older appeared, mischievously echoing the rhythm and pace of its verses.

In The Pooh Perplex, a literature professor mocks his own discipline: ‘Is… [woozle tracking] not the very essence of modern man, aching with existential nausée and losing himself more deeply in despair…?’

Meanwhile Pooh’s ample figure and thoughtful pronouncements inspired a mock exercise book, and humorous philosophy and life management guides.

[Group label Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic]
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. With bookplate on upper pastedown reading: "From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier".
Other number
861.AA.7773 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
National Art Library
Library number
38041800955411

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Record createdSeptember 23, 2016
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1369749/when-we-were-rather-older-book-t-fisher-unwin/
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