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Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence Hardcover – Illustrated, September 1, 1991

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Griffin: It's good to get in touch with you at last. Could I have one of your fish postcards? I think you were right -- the wine glass has more impact than the cup. --Sabine

But Griffin had never met a woman named Sabine. How did she know him? How did she know his artwork? Who is she? Thus begins the strange and intriguing correspondence of Griffin and Sabine. And since each letter must be pulled from its own envelope, the reader has the delightful, forbidden sensation of reading someone else's mail. Griffin & Sabine is like no other illustrated novel: appealing to the poet and artist in everyone and sure to inspire a renaissance in the fine art of letter-writing, it tells an extraordinary story in an extraordinary way.

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  1. Part of series
    Griffin & Sabine's
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  5. Publication date
    September 1, 1991
  6. Grade level
    8 and up
  7. Reading age
    13 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    8 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    0877017883
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0877017882
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This singular, magical volume invites readers to examine handmade postcards and open colorful envelopes as they eavesdrop on lonely London card-designer Griffin Moss and mysterious South Pacific islander Sabine Strohem. Sabine introduces herself to Griffin with a note congratulating him on a design on one of the postcards he illustrates--and alluding to an alteration he made during the creative process. Perplexed because he works alone and discusses his creative dilemmas with no one, he responds, begging her to enlighten him as to how she knew about the original design. In her next missive, she admits, "I share your sight," and their correspondence grows increasingly intimate. Sabine continues to make psychic observations and beckons to Griffin from her atoll; Griffin fantasizes about her to escape his drab existence, his interest turning to obsession. Their personalities shine through both their art and penmanship: Griffin's faintly disturbing, often subliminally violent collages, blocky printed words and imperfectly typewritten pages contrast with Sabine's whimsical doodles, fanciful postage stamps and flowing, calligraphic script. Pop-up book author Bantock's ( There Was an Old Lady ) images and concept will haunt the imagination.
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About the Author

Nick Bantock is the author of numerous illustrated novels, including Griffin & Sabine , Sabine's Notebook , The Golden Mean , The Gryphon , and Alexandria , which together spent 100 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. Born in England, he now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (September 1, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0877017883
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0877017882
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting story!
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The art work was really interesting and helped the story line!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite art book with an engaging story
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The Griffin and Sabine series is an adventure in which the story unfolds through correspondence between two people who have never met. Each page is a work of art, including the postage stamps. Many of the letters come in real envelopes that the reader opens to retrieve the printed page. This 25th anniversary edition contains the same story line and pages as the original book. So don't hold out to get this edition; just buy this book!!
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Karin Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
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This book is an exquisite work of both literary and visual art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reunited with a treasure
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I first read this book when it came out having borrowed it from a friend. I wanted a copy for myself but living on an island and Internet was fairly new, it was unheard of to order online and my local bookstore didn't order books either. What was there, was there. This book is a treasure and I'm so happy to reread it after so many years. I love the interactive reading and how the story progresses. So much so that I've ordered the rest of the series to add to my collection.
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Joseph Landes
5.0 out of 5 stars Griffin and Sabine-The Beginning of a True Love Story
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I picked up "Griffin and Sabine" after being recommended it by a woman sitting near me on an airplane the other day. She was talking about chance meetings of people in day to day life and I had never heard of the book. After reading the first one in the series I am hooked! The story is about a man named Griffin who designs postcards and lives in the UK who one day receives a note from Sabine who purports to have been searching for him for years. One can assume she has somewhat of a crush on him and his artistry. But as the story goes on, you realize that the book is about so much more. It is about long distance correspendence. Secret love and lust. Griffin who at first is incredulous at the prospect that someone from so far away admires him and has been waiting for him, finally after many letter up and back falls hard for Sabine and can't get her out of his mind. The book concludes with Griffin saying that he can't take it anymore and must go away so as not to continue to be in correspendance with Sabine. A truly magical read that leaves you dying for the next chapter in the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No other book like this
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I buy this book as a present all of the time. It’s a quick read, but one of the best and unique books I have ever found. Truly one of a kind.
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This book is in immaculate condition! Shipping was quick - an overall excellent experience.
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Amei. Ótimo atendimento.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Conept, Lovely Book
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I have bought the initial three in the series (this is the 1st) several times over the years as gifts. Eavesdropping on a private correspondence is great fun but the original artwork is the real treat. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice book!
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Nice book, nice story, fun to read and great as a present.

Opening and reading the letters in the book is a fun idea and the story fits. It is fine as the only book. If you like it, the story goes on and develops furthers. Just read the last book of the series. Liked it.
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