On yet another wet day I finished reading ‘Germinal’ by Emile Zola.
These are the illustrations from Part 5;
from Part 6;
and from Part 7. I will endeavour to publish my review, with a recap on all the sample pages, tomorrow.
This evening we all dined on succulent roast pork with crisp crackling; roast potatoes white and sweet; carrot and swede mash; crunchy carrots; broccoli stems; cauliflower, and meaty gravy with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the shiraz.
The sketches really add to the experience.
Thank you very much, Dale
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Evocative illustrations with a 19th-century feel.
Thank you very much, Merril
Hi, Derrick – I love how you often include illustrations in your book sharings. They made a very positive addition!
Thank you very much, Donna
A lovely and fulfilling way to spend a wet day.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love the illustrations, they are so artistic! Dinner sounds so delicious, Jackie! Yum. ???? I hope you guys can get a few days off from the constant rain, wow. ????
Thank you very much from us both, John
You are welcome. ????
I’m viewing these from my website, which are too small to read, but the illustrations appear to be interesting, which prompt me to visit your site.
Thank you very much, Byung
Pleasure is mine
YAY! I enjoy reading along with you! And I really like getting lost in Mr. Mahn’s illustrations!
There is just something warm-n-sunshine-y about reading a book on a rainy day. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
I’ve photo viewed all of your excellent scans and Berthed Mahn illustrations are exceptional
Thank you very much, Ivor
I’ll look forward to your review tomorrow.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The illustrations you have shared have proved to be delightful reminders of the unfolding story.
Thanks you very much, Anne
The illustrator certainly brought the story to life. Supper sounds delicious.
Thanks very much, Sue
Such wonderful illustrations!
Thank you very much, Luisa
Always my pleasure, Derrick!
One of those books I always ment to read, but all I can think about is roast pork and crackling! 🙂
Thanks very much, Quercus
Both striking and moody.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I am also looking forward to your review tomorrow, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Another set of excellent illustrations.
Thank you very much, Dolly
That’s decided, I have to get a copy of this book.
Yep. Thanks a lot, Sheree
Beautiful illustrations!