Secrets of the Gnomes - Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen

Secrets of the Gnomes is the fascinating account of a long, arduous journey undertaken by the authors at the request of the gnomes...

Poortvliet and Huygen are not invited as mere observers, however, for after a meal of mushrooms and cream...they find that they have been turned into gnomes themselves! The authors take a penetrating look at their subjects: they learn of the tender emotional life of a gnome; they see and diagram the mechanics of the ingenious gnome technology; they observe how gnomes administer justice in the wild; they are told how fairy tales first began (Little Red Riding Hood was actually a gnome). And best of all, they are allowed to see parts of the magical Secret Book."

Poortvliet and Huygen are led from Lapland across the Siberian wilderness by Nicolas, their gruff but kindly guide who teaches them the secrets of survival in the icy north..."

Author: Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen

Publisher: Pan Books, 1982

Pages: no pagination (200)

Dimensions: ± 31 cm x 21.5 cm

Hardcover. Good condition. Binding intact.