Castles

Editorial Reviews

"It will afford hours of absorbing puzzlement in trying to decipher the wicked jokes hidden in the unbelievably detailed pictures" - Sonia Benster, The Bookseller

"Unconstrainedly escapist. Thompson is a one-off, a wit, a virtuoso. His collection of imaginary 'castles' is a surreal treat" - Kate Kellaway, Observer

"Castles is most carefully crafted . . . there are mythical and magical feels to this epic picture book . . . Here is a book that encourages exploration, that enriches and enlivens all imaginations. Colin Thompson has crafted his Magnum Opus. This is truly a book that deserves a home on every book-shelf across the land, in every heart of every child and adult. I have a dream that Castles might start a quiet, bloodless and bookish revolution, people power for the picture book . . ." - Jacob Hope, ACHUKA

"Fascinating . . . contains all kinds of visual jokes and odd details" - Junior News & Mail

"Well written and with excellent illustrations - the author has hit on a winner." - www.cbuk.info (Children's Books UK Info)

"Enter a fantastical world." - Burnley Express

"The illustrations are so detailed and fantastical that even grown--ups will enjoy looking at this book... will delight young readers and adults alike." - Eastern Daily Press

"Thompson creates pictures that are so detailed and witty that youngsters will be able to stare at them time after time and still find something new.... fine illustrations." - Oxford Times

"Fantastical castles, which reminded me of old Sixties record sleeves, featuring bizarre edifices like the Cold Potato Mountain Castle (yes, really)... children will spend hours poring over this." - Blackbird Pie

"A beautiful and bizarre picture book which opens up a wonderful world which readers of all ages will enjoy." - Daily Echo