I agree. It does seem strange, but then again the illustration is awful for overlaying any kind of writing, as can be seen above - the signature would have completely disappeared amongst the background!Daisy wrote:I'm surprised that a book released in 1960 should not have Enid's by then famous signature on the cover. I wonder if there is any particular reason for this.
Journal 60
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'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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Re: Journal 60
Looking at the bottle of pop, there appears to be a bit of product placement going on!
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Here's a much larger version of the book's cover - what else can our eagle eyed correspondents spot on this intriguing cover??
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Here's a little more info on the range of work Roger Payne illustrated in his career:
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http://www.blytonbooks.co.uk/images/sto ... 402831.JPG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here's a little more info on the range of work Roger Payne illustrated in his career:
http://www.sherlockian-sherlock.com/rog ... ctures.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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If you really want a bigger image, Pete, I have stuck it on our own website, but it won't stay this size for long so make the most of it!!
http://enidblytonsociety.co.uk/book-det ... range+Ruby" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://enidblytonsociety.co.uk/book-det ... range+Ruby" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Only until the Land of the Strange Ruby moves away from the top of the Faraway Tree?
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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.'
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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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Thanks Tony - that's a really clear,crisp image.You can even see the dangerous jagged edges on that large opened tin!
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I have looked, but the label seems blank to me...Unless there's another bottle somewhere.Anita Bensoussane wrote:Looking at the bottle of pop, there appears to be a bit of product placement going on!
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Without my specs,I'm guessing it may be a Bordeaux or a Claret?
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Strange Ruby was the first book I ever borrowed from the library that was brand new when I took it out back in the 60's. I can still remember the librarian stamping the return date in it. For that reason, I've always liked this book and I'm looking forward to reading Rob's article on it.
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I didn't realise Strange Ruby was so popular!
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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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 just meant the way the bottle is placed in the foreground - as if we're supposed to pay particular attention to it.Moonraker wrote:I have looked, but the label seems blank to me...
pete9012S wrote:Without my specs,I'm guessing it may be a Bordeaux or a Claret?
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
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I posted out Journal 60 this morning, so it should arrive sometime in the next few days. Slightly later than I intended as it has been at the printers for the the best part of three weeks. It is a bit earlier than usual as I had run out of Journal 59.
Interestingly for new members it was our best May for 7 years, but this has been followed by our worst June for 16 years - swings and roundabouts! More interesting is that in the four months since I raised the overseas subscriptions we have had just one new member from overseas and this compares with 34 new members from the UK. Much as I feared I seem to have priced overseas members out of the market and all I did was to raise the subscription to cover our costs instead of selling all overseas Journals at a loss, c'est la vie!
Interestingly for new members it was our best May for 7 years, but this has been followed by our worst June for 16 years - swings and roundabouts! More interesting is that in the four months since I raised the overseas subscriptions we have had just one new member from overseas and this compares with 34 new members from the UK. Much as I feared I seem to have priced overseas members out of the market and all I did was to raise the subscription to cover our costs instead of selling all overseas Journals at a loss, c'est la vie!
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Looking forward to receiving the new Journal.
At least with 34 new members from the UK this sounds good, Tony, so I wouldn't get too disheartened.
At least with 34 new members from the UK this sounds good, Tony, so I wouldn't get too disheartened.
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Great to hear about the 34 new members, Tony. I'm really looking forward to receiving Journal 60. It's what's needed to brighten up a dull July day.
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It's arrived! Great timing as I'm just back from a weekend away. Now to put the kettle on and relax for a while!
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