{"product_id":"gnomes-9781419769856","title":"Gnomes","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn updated and revised edition of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eGnomes\u003c\/i\u003e, the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction by Brian Froud, conceptual designer of the Jim Henson films\u003ci\u003e The\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Dark Crystal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming full-color illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family's underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes' tremendous appeal--and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWil Huygen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Amersfoort, Holland, in 1923, the seventh of ten children. A physician, children's author, and oil painter, he lived in Holland with his wife until his death in 2009 at 86 years old. Huygen has five grown children of his own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRien Poortvliet\u003c\/b\u003e (1932-1995), was a Dutch artist and illustrator best known for his drawings of animals.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cernunnos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569290055954,"sku":"9781419769856","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_391544b1-9339-4786-80f1-7f4be54785ee.jpg?v=1731955265","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gnomes-9781419769856","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}