Norman Thelwell was an English cartoonist celebrated for his humorous illustrations of ponies and horses. A graduate of the Liverpool College of Art, he became a prominent contributor to the satirical magazine Punch. He found his signature niche in depicting the delightful antics of Pony Club girls and their spirited equines, a subject that brought him widespread acclaim. His distinctive drawings and cartoons brought joy to millions.
From the first publication of Angels on Horseback in 1957, the 'Thelwell pony' entered the language - and the libraries of horse-lovers everywhere. This omnibus edition contains much of Norman Thelwell's invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity.
As every dog owner knows, man's best friend is a complex bundle of appetites, instincts and winsome wiles. Few first-time owners will realise, however, quite what they are taking on. But Thelwell's comic compendium will explain everything you need to know and provide a new leash of life.
An hilarious companion volume to Thelwell's 'Magnificat'.
Given that these highly recognizable characters helped marry the Thelwell name to horses and the equestrian experience the world over, a special 100th Anniversary Edition seems fitting.
This is a collection of sporting prints lampooning the work of expert draughtsmen such as Stubbs, Rowlandson, Fernley and Pollard. Thelwell, the creator of the cartoon character Penelope, has a superb eye for detail and for the relationship between humans and animals.
Taking a break from the familiar catastrophes of the gymkhana and the trials of Penelope and her beloved but irrascible Kipper, Therwell slips on a stetson, leaps into the saddle from the upstairs window of the Golden Nugget Saloon and goes west.
This omnibus edition - now in hardback - contains much of Norman Thelwell's invaluable advice to aspiring equestrians on how to get into the saddle and stay there; each item illustrated with inimitable and deadly clarity. From the first publication of Angels on Horseback in 1957, the Thelwell pony entered the language - and the libraries of horse-lovers everywhere. The angels in Angels on Horseback are children, but there is plenty here about their parents. Both for those who know Thelwell, and for those who have not met him before, this book is a savoury at all times - but especially after attending a gymkhana. Since their debut appearance in Punch over sixty years ago, Norman Thelwell's cartoons and drawings have delighted millions of people all over the world. His portrayals of sporting pursuits, human beings at play, the life of the countryside and, of course, ponies, are the products of a unique comic genius.
The Compleat Tangler brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's fishing cartoons. What do fishermen really get up to when they abandon a warm bed before the crack of dawn, stuff a haversack with tins of assorted maggots, half a hundredweight of pulped bread and a folding campstool, and disappear into the drizzle? Thelwell presents his report.
Play It As It Lies brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's golfing cartoons.The perfect gift for any golfer who has experienced the horrors of sporting the wrong attire on course, losing his ball, or been wronged by unforgivable gamesmanship. Thelwell guides the reader out of the bunker and onto the fairway.
A delightful collection of humor that resonates with horse lovers of all ages, offering iconic and playful anecdotes sure to bring smiles and laughter.