Folio Archives 78: Rumpole by John Mortimer 1994
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Rumpole by John Mortimer 1994
Now for something completely different – the wine soaked, bumbling, dishevelled and down-to-earth barrister, Rumpole. You could not find a more delightful character as he associates with hardened criminals, is harassed by his wife, and copes with irascible judges while using a wit so dry that your eyes feel gritty as you read it.
Mortimer is the archetypical writer of classic English humour, and the character of Rumpole, set in the 1970s, is a delight to read, and you will involuntarily guffaw aloud at unexpected interludes as you progress through the ten stories in this 362 page book.
There are many delightful line drawings by Paul Cox interspersed through the text, and there is an introduction by the author. The book is bound in grey cloth, blocked in black and silver (the silver shows up poorly in the pictures) with a design on both covers. The 25x17cm. slipcase is plain grey. This edition was reprinted many times, and mine is the fifth printing from 1998.
If you want to escape from the depressing realities of life, read one of these stories and you will continue through your day with a smile on your face.
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An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
Now for something completely different – the wine soaked, bumbling, dishevelled and down-to-earth barrister, Rumpole. You could not find a more delightful character as he associates with hardened criminals, is harassed by his wife, and copes with irascible judges while using a wit so dry that your eyes feel gritty as you read it.
Mortimer is the archetypical writer of classic English humour, and the character of Rumpole, set in the 1970s, is a delight to read, and you will involuntarily guffaw aloud at unexpected interludes as you progress through the ten stories in this 362 page book.
There are many delightful line drawings by Paul Cox interspersed through the text, and there is an introduction by the author. The book is bound in grey cloth, blocked in black and silver (the silver shows up poorly in the pictures) with a design on both covers. The 25x17cm. slipcase is plain grey. This edition was reprinted many times, and mine is the fifth printing from 1998.
If you want to escape from the depressing realities of life, read one of these stories and you will continue through your day with a smile on your face.
FS Prospectus clipping
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
2astropi
So, I have to point out that
1)the BBC production with Leo McKern is amazing... I will forever envision that Rumpole = McKern
2)Easton Press produced a signed edition - so it depends how much you value an author's signature. For me, I typically prefer a signed edition (although it has no illustrations). Of course, if you're a big fan you may want all editions you can get :)
1)the BBC production with Leo McKern is amazing... I will forever envision that Rumpole = McKern
2)Easton Press produced a signed edition - so it depends how much you value an author's signature. For me, I typically prefer a signed edition (although it has no illustrations). Of course, if you're a big fan you may want all editions you can get :)
