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Strange Stains and Mysterious Smells: Based on Quentin Cottington's Journal of Faery Research Hardcover – November 25, 1996

by Terry Jones (Author), Brian Froud (Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars 58
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Presents a journal of fairy research by Quentin Cottington that attempts to analyze the protoplasmic nature of fairy stains
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster
  4. Publication date
    November 25, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0684832062
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0684832067
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; First Edition (November 25, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0684832062
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0684832067
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 58

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  1. Brian Froud

    Brian Froud

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    Brian Froud (born 1947) is an English fantasy illustrator. He lives and works in Devon with his wife, Wendy Froud, who is also a fantasy artist. The landscapes in his paintings are frequently inspired by Dartmoor.

    Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Luigi Novi [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) or CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
58 global ratings

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Karen Hammond
5.0 out of 5 stars great and strange english humour
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2004
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I have bought this book as a gift for friends ever since I owned my first copy. It is funny, beautifully illlustrated and guarenteed to appeal to all artistic types with an affiliation for Monty Python, Black Adder and all things English and comedic! Not for children, even though they love the picture. It stands alone although is really best enjoyed along with the other Lady Coddington fairy books.

I am currently buying a copy for my graphic deisgner and his illustrator wife. I have no doubt he will add it to his collection of published weirdness!
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A Haddock
5.0 out of 5 stars Strange Stains and Mysterious Smells
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
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I finally had to give up trying to find it locally and order it from you guys. Anything Brian Froud has a hand [or paintbrush?] in is sure to be wonderful. This is a very odd "story," but since I bought it for Mr. Froud's artwork, that didn't matter to me.
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RoseRed
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my FAVORITES
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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This book is delightful! Full of pure Faerie Mischief and Magic :-) The illustrations are superb, esoteric and funny.
Excellent writing, unique and tasteful gestures that will keep you engaged and wanting more!
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wikkedfairy
4.0 out of 5 stars froud
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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This is a cool book, if you collect froud stuff, this is a must.
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Russell M. Sykes
5.0 out of 5 stars I will never get tired of the service I get from here....
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2009
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I ordered this book with the good faith that I would not be disappointed, and I was not wrong....

The book was in mint condition when I got it, and it was here much quicker than I anticipated....

I'll be back, in the very near future....
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to my collection.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013
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I have started a small collection of Froud books, and this one fits in wonderfully. I love the little details, like the added "slime" effect on some pages.
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Diane Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
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Just as described, will buy from this seller again. Thanks!
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megHan
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
I originally found about this book on GetGlue when a friend of mine on there "saved" it. I mean, how could you not want to read a book with a title like that? I wanted to learn more and took a look at the review by the "Guru" of the story, which was highly disappointing, especially since he had not read it yet. I decided to post a comment on the review asking him if he had read it yet (the review was a year before) and he commented back that he hadn't read a book in over 8 years and if he was going to sit down and read something, it wouldn't be this book.

I have to say that I feel very sorry for him. 1) For missing a book such as this 2) For missing out on so many books he could have taken the time to read in that 8 years.

I was determined to find out more and went to Amazon, where I found it for 15 cents (plus almost $4 in shipping and handling, but hey, it was 15 cents haha).

I received the book a few days later and immediately sat down and started reading. And continued reading. And continued reading. It's not a very long book, but there's quite a bit written on each page about the stains, their personalities, what causes them, etc. I have to say that I laughed throughout the entire book. And have quoted it several times since. It is such a great book. The pictures are wonderful and really capture what the authors have described. The cover of the book even has marks where you think you've spilt something on it. Wonderful wonderful book.
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hilly
5.0 out of 5 stars fun book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018
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great, fun little book
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noelle13
4.0 out of 5 stars Alles in orde
Reviewed in Germany on June 11, 2019
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Mooi boek, geen beschadigingen.
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K. Garratt
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2017
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Esoteric and wonderful.
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ch
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2015
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Really funny and written
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Keegz
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange Stains & Mysterious Smells
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2011
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...once again Brian Fround (with the help of another) creates another witty, well-thought-out, original masterpiece. If you're looking for tongue-in-cheek Faerie 'history, science, fact' there's no better author. I love this book, the writings are amusing and the illustrations are just beautiful. There is a sense of humour that runs right through the book.
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