pastathief's review against another edition
5.0
I will have to give it time to see where it settles after consideration, but this MAY be my new favourite book. (Watch out, Michael Ondaatje!) Not only is Scott Campbell's art fantastic joy for the soul, but his written sections talking about his past and career and introducing the sections of the book are wonderful and engaging. If you enjoy whimsical art books, you definitely owe it to yourself to pick this up. (The forward by Jack Black was neither here nor there, but was mercifully short, so doesn't impinge much on the book's awesomeness.)
bengriffin's review
5.0
Scott Campbell's art is amazing. The amount of thought and detail in each image combined with his sense of childlike wonder and imagination is perfect. I wish there were slightly more notes and insights into his process and working, but it's not essential. It's a long time since anything made me quite so giddy or feel quite so uplifted, and I think it will be a long time before something tops this.
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