the hundred and one dalmatians dodie smith

Originally published over 60 years ago, this classic will continue to give joy to children and adults the world over and we can think of no better gift than this most alluring publication from The Folio Society. Ogilvie’s dominant spreads are a complete joy and her texture-filled illustrations create the perfect marriage to this well-known narrative. Dodie Smith was an English children’s novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956). Her representation of the inimitable Cruella Deville has an ideal mix of the spine-chilling character we love to hate and an air of the utter ridiculousness, which makes her so laughable.

Smith (Author) 311 ratings See all formats and editions School & Library Binding 23.18 10 Used from 19.15 4 New from 48.55 Paperback 14.76 10 Used from 6.10 11 New from 11.79 Spiral-bound from 13.14 1 Used from 13. A first edition, first printing published by Heinemann in 1956. Dodie Smith The Hundred and One Dalmatians Modern Classic Paperback Novemby Dodie Smith and Alex T. Sara Ogilvie‘s timeless duotone illustrations ooze personality and vigour in this climactic tale. Dodie Smith One Hundred and One Dalmatians First UK Edition 1956. The story itself needs no introduction, but the beautiful details in this collector’s edition and the luxurious finish certainly require further examination.įrom the spotted slipcase to the blocked cloth binding and the dramatic endpapers inspired by the first edition. All its original charm and warmth are fully evident here in this full-cast dramatisation which stars Patricia Hodge as Cruella de Vil, along with Joan Sims, Brenda Blethyn, Nicky Henson and Polly James.In this most beautifully presented and thoughtfully produced edition of Dodie Smith’s much-loved ‘One Hundred And One Dalmatians’, we are offered a heart-warming and enlightening introduction from former Children’s Laureate, Jacqueline Wilson. Dodie Smith's canine classic brought pleasure to millions as a Disney film. And so the fearless pair set out on a bleak winter's journey into great dangers, helped along the way by the gallant Colonel, a sheepdog of the Old School. Pongo, one of the keenest brains in Dogdom, quickly realises that he and Missis are the only hope for their youngsters' survival. But the mysterious disappearance of the puppies suddenly throws everything into turmoil. When his wife Missis produces a litter of 15 beautiful pups, life seems wonderfully complete. Dearly in a large house in Regent's Park. Dodie Smith was an English children’s novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956). Pongo lives happily with his human pets Mr. Patricia Hodge stars as Cruella de Vil in this full-cast dramatisation of the much-loved story.

The hundred and one dalmatians dodie smith