Gnomes (book)
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Gnomes is a 1977 book, one in a series of books, written by Wil Huygen
and illustrated by Rien Poortvliet
.
The 1980 film Gnomes
, and the series David the Gnome and Wisdom of the Gnomes
are based on this book.
The book was followed by:
Wil Huygen
Wil Huygen , was a Dutch book author. He is best known for the picture books on gnomes, illustrated by Rien Poortvliet....
and illustrated by Rien Poortvliet
Rien Poortvliet
Rien Poortvliet was a Dutch draughtsman and painter.Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his of animals and for "Gnomes" in the famous series of books by Wil Huygen and published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York City.Being a plasterer's son from Schiedam, making a living as an artist did...
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The 1980 film Gnomes
Gnomes (film)
Gnomes is an American 1980 animated film, based on the book with the same title by the Dutch Wil Huygen and Rien Poortvliet. The movie was nominated for an Emmy in 1981 for Outstanding Animated Program....
, and the series David the Gnome and Wisdom of the Gnomes
Wisdom of the Gnomes
Wisdom of the Gnomes is an animated series produced by Spanish company BRB Internacional about Gnomes. It was a spin-off of the series The World of David the Gnome...
are based on this book.
The book was followed by:
- The Secret Book of GnomesThe Secret Book of GnomesThe Secret Book of Gnomes was a series of books designed for children. They contained stories and a guide to how Gnomes lived in harmony with their environment, such as what a Gnome has in their first aid kit and how a Gnome's house is built. They were written by the Dutch author Wil Huygen and...
by Huygen and Poortvliet - The Complete Gnomes (compilation of the first two books) by Huygen and Poortvliet
- Gnome Life by Huygen
- A Gnome's Christmas by Poortvliet