The Magical Life of Mr. Renny

by Leo Timmers

Leo Timmers (Illustrator), Bill Nagelkerke (Translator), and Penelope Todd (Editor)

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Mr. Renny's paintings are so good that they almost appear real. But no one seems to pay them any attention-until a strange man offers to make everything that Mr. Renny paints come to life. First there's the painting of the apple, which Mr. Renny can now eat. Then there's a huge hotdog, a new car, a cruise liner...Mr. Renny paints himself a life of luxury-until his friend Rose comes to ask if she can buy one of his paintings. But he doesn't have any real paintings left! The spell must be broken-and soon! A book containing subtle references to the work of Belgian surrealist Ren Magritte, the illustrations are full of clever and amusing details.
  • ISBN10 1877579203
  • ISBN13 9781877579202
  • Publish Date 3 August 2012 (first published 1 August 2012)
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Out of Print 17 June 2021
  • Publish Country NZ
  • Imprint Gecko Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Language English