Marjorie L. Davies
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I shall certainly keep a lookout for it. Thanks, Tony.
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that's great! I'd be tempted...pete9012S wrote:Hurrah!
Just bought it from Pomegranate Press for £12.50 inc delivery.
http://www.pomegranate-press.co.uk/nonf ... index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Great! Thanks for the link, Pete.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Many thanks for the lovely front cover pic Tony.Tony Summerfield wrote:I have never seen it for sale anywhere but if you can find a copy it is a really nice book.
You found a copy whilst I was scanning mine, Pete!
Here's the rear cover from amazon - I am looking forward to receiving this book.Anybody else here read/got it?
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Yes - thanks for the link, Pete - I've ordered a copy!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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I don't think you will be disappointed in the book as it is beautifully illustrated, much of it in colour. Marjorie Davis has a particular significance for me as she died on the same day as my mother, November 28th 2007. At 101 she was three years older than my mother. This is also the date of Enid Blyton's death in 1968 as well as being the date of Julie's birth!
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Its a shame Julie wasn't born on that day in 1968 - or she might have been Enid Blyton reincarnated!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Rob Houghton wrote:Its a shame Julie wasn't born on that day in 1968 - or she might have been Enid Blyton reincarnated!!
Seriously, that does look like a lovely book — I might buy it myself and perhaps give a copy to my mum.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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This November 28th date certainly is very interesting as it is also the date on Nov 28th 1969 my younger brother Mike was born too!
Oh, if only we could have a book like this one too:
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Oh, if only we could have a book like this one too:
http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... 73#p307273" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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My copy of 'A Brush With Enid Blyton' arrived today - some lovely illustrations included - well worth buying! I'd actually forgotten I'd ordered it, so it was a nice surprise!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Yes,mine has just arrived Rob.It's sumptuous.
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I'd forgotten until I saw it in the book that I have also one of the greetings cards depicting Green Hedges which I bought from Bekonscot model village shop.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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I really enjoyed this book.What a delightful lady Marjorie was.
Enid comes across as extremely businesslike,professional,helpful and friendly towards Marjorie as their working relationship developed.
I can recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Enid Blyton's work and her working relationship with her illustrators.
Marjorie's own life story (long as she lived to be over 100) is extremely pleasant to read about too.
Here's an example of some of the artwork she produced for Enid Blyton in 1953:
The Ship in the Bottle 1953 - Marjorie L. Davies artwork
http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... =16&t=7730" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Enid comes across as extremely businesslike,professional,helpful and friendly towards Marjorie as their working relationship developed.
I can recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Enid Blyton's work and her working relationship with her illustrators.
Marjorie's own life story (long as she lived to be over 100) is extremely pleasant to read about too.
Here's an example of some of the artwork she produced for Enid Blyton in 1953:
The Ship in the Bottle 1953 - Marjorie L. Davies artwork
http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... =16&t=7730" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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I agree - eventually Enid seemed to develop a deep respect for Marjorie, but I felt that her early letters to her were indeed 'extremely businesslike' - if not almost rude and condescending! Enid obviously had a very high opinion of herself, which I can understand in one way, but I would expect Enid to show off a bit less!!pete9012S wrote:I really enjoyed this book.What a delightful lady Marjorie was.
Enid comes across as extremely businesslike,professional,helpful and friendly towards Marjorie as their working relationship developed.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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