The Iron Man by Ted Hughes Paperback Book

Description: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, Tom Gauld Generations of readers have loved this story about an iron giant. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales ObserverHughes has never written more compellingly. Robert Nye, The TimesMankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Author Biography Ted Hughes was born on 17 August 1930 in Mytholmroyd, a small mill town in West Yorkshire. The family moved to Mexborough, a coal-mining town in South Yorkshire, when Hughes was seven. Between leaving Cambridge and becoming a teacher, he worked at various jobs, finally as a script-reader for Rank at their Pinewood Studios. In 1956, Hughes married the American poet Sylvia Plath, who died in 1963, and they had two children. He remarried in 1970. He was awarded the OBE in 1977, created Poet Laureate in December 1984 and appointed to the Order of Merit in 1998. Ted Hughess first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published by Faber in 1957. He published poetry, fiction and prose for both adults and children, as well as acclaimed translations. He died in October 1998. Review "Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales. Observer; Hughes has never written more compellingly. Robert Nye, The Times" Promotional A beautiful new gift edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson. Long Description Generations of readers have loved this story about an iron giant. Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales Observer Hughes has never written more compellingly. Robert Nye, The Times Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction caused by the Iron Man. A trap is set for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Promotional "Headline" A beautiful new gift edition of The Iron Man , the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson. Details ISBN0571226124 Author Tom Gauld Year 2005 ISBN-10 0571226124 ISBN-13 9780571226122 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-03-03 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1930 Death 1998 Media Book Edition 2nd Pages 80 Publisher Faber & Faber Replaces 9780571207619 Illustrations illustrations Imprint Faber & Faber Series Faber Childrens Classics UK Release Date 2005-03-03 AU Release Date 2005-03-03 NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 Audience Age 9-12 Edition Description Main Illustrator Tom Gauld Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3108041;

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