Heath Robinson

How to Live in a Flat

W. Heath Robinson, K.R.G. Browne

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Bodleian Library
30 April 2015

Individual artists, art monographs; Comic book & cartoon art; Fiction & Literature; Humour

W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour.

The perfect antidote to the estate agent's property description, this book, with illustrations by Heath Robinson and a witty commentary by K.R.G. Browne, shows you how to prove there is room to swing a cat in your living-room and offers many inventive space-saving solutions, such as the 'Combination Bath and Writing Desk for Business Men', the 'Bed Dining-table' and the 'Dresser-Piano'.

By: W. Heath Robinson, K.R.G. Browne
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 120mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781851244355
ISBN 10: 1851244352
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 30 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents: The Evolution of the Flat; Economy of Space; Furniture and Fittings; Pets and Pets’ Corners; Sport and Social Amenities; Converted Houses; Service Flattery; Bungaloid; The Darker Side of Flat Life; Tailpiece.

William Heath Robinson (31 May 1872 - 13 September 1944) was an English cartoonist and illustrator best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines for achieving simple objectives.

Reviews for Heath Robinson: How to Live in a Flat

Heath Robinson and K. R. G. Browne are a winning team, tackling a variety of everyday subjects with irresistible and incisive humour. -- Good Book Guide