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Simon Drew's Book of Maritime Nonsense: And Other Aquatic Absurdities
If you've ever wanted to say Halo Sailor to someone wandering along the quayside, this book will show you how. If you've ever wondered where the Lost Ark went, then Maritime Nonsense will introduce you to the Waders of the Lost Ark. You will find profound poems, such as A lion B hind C lions. This work has never been published before (and will probably never be published again). It's not very often that a book of this nature appears on our bookshelves; it's not very often that sailors find such a manual packed with useful information. If you want to know what to take on a long voyage this book will tell you. Have you ever wondered where to go to find a Tern on a Tap? How would you cook Mole Mariniere? All these questions must be answered. This isn't the book to do it.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2002
About the author
Simon Drew
42 books3 followersSimon Drew (born October 9, 1952) is an English illustrator and cartoonist, noted for his quirky punning captions, often featuring animals which he draws in a fine pen-and-ink style.
He was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire, and then studied zoology at Exeter University before going on to train as a teacher at Reading University. He spent five years teaching at a West Sussex school and while there spent his spare time drawing.
In 1981 he and his wife established an art gallery in Dartmouth, Devon, to sell his own work and that of studio potters. The gallery has since been listed by the Crafts Council as one of the 54 best in the country.
He continues to work, mainly in pen and ink, making still life compositions from everyday objects, birds and animals.
His first book 'A Book of Bestial Nonsense' was published in 1986 and since then he has written and illustrated more than 20.
He has exhibited locally and in Cape Cod, USA, and his pictures, limited edition prints and cards are bestsellers.
He was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire, and then studied zoology at Exeter University before going on to train as a teacher at Reading University. He spent five years teaching at a West Sussex school and while there spent his spare time drawing.
In 1981 he and his wife established an art gallery in Dartmouth, Devon, to sell his own work and that of studio potters. The gallery has since been listed by the Crafts Council as one of the 54 best in the country.
He continues to work, mainly in pen and ink, making still life compositions from everyday objects, birds and animals.
His first book 'A Book of Bestial Nonsense' was published in 1986 and since then he has written and illustrated more than 20.
He has exhibited locally and in Cape Cod, USA, and his pictures, limited edition prints and cards are bestsellers.
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