In some ways I felt like this series wrapped up too neatly, and in other ways I felt like it should have been more wrapped up. Oh well. Still a magnificent work of art combined with a compellings and intruiging story.

The hauntingly beautiful writings, will keep you returning to this book (and the previous two) to search for the meaning.

Nick Bantock needs to be congratulated for his amazing work in the Griffin and Sabine triology. His superb illustrations bring an intriguing story to life. Watching the correspondence of Griffin and Sabine unfold in these wonderful books is like watching a private moment unfold from the window. As you peak in at these two wonderfully real characters you not only can't wait to turn each page to see what is said but what is drawn. The style of these books was so well done they deserve the highest recognition. The realism used to create actual letters and postcards between Griffin and Sabine for the reader to take out and hold only adds to this amazing experience.

Words fail me in description, the best I can do is wow. The story is enthralling, the art beautiful, and the story as original as can be. I loved them.

After being introduced to these books in college, I also had to have them. Now that I'm teaching high school English, with a little censoring of language, my enthusiasm shows as they hear the story (and mystery) unfold. It makes them think, guess, hypothesize, get involved, even get angry! I left 35 ninth-graders speechless and hanging on every word!! Imagine that!!

I received the trilogypak for my birthday... I have previously read the books before, and I had to have them for myself. These books explore the dark and myterious world of 'what if' when it comes to romantic love. If you have ever felt that you have a soul mate somewhere in the world, and you felt that somehow, someway, they were with you, watching you, then these stories will enrapture and captivate your mind. This is a must read selection!

This book is about a business that, for the most part, no longer exists - the business of collecting animals for display in zoos. Wildlife conservation has changed a lot since then so the kind of expedition that Gerald Durrell and his companion, John, undertook in 1953, described in this book, just could not happen now.

Gerald describes how he and John spent several months in Cameroon collecting a variety of animals, birds and reptiles and some of the adventures they had, including the triumphs and disappointments. He acknowledges right at the beginning that the expedition may seem more exciting than it really was, because all the boring aspects have been omitted. Even so, there were enough exciting moments to fill this book.

He describes some of the local people, who he mostly got on well with - but of course he did have some problems and we are told about these. He describes some of the creatures he collected, and the disappointment when some died or escaped.

My favorite (both at school and now) was a chimpanzee that had already been domesticated. Gerald was asked to look after him before he could be shipped to London. This was no ordinary chimpanzee, as he not only enjoyed smoking cigarettes but was able to light his own using either matches or lighter, and also displayed other characteristics more normally associated with people than with chimpanzees. Always remember that this was 1953.

This is a highly entertaining book, which I first read at school, where it was compulsory reading - and it was the only such book that I enjoyed. I still enjoyed it when I read it again recently, after discovering (to my surprise) that it is still available in the UK.

Gerald Durrell spent most of his life collecting interesting animal specimens and Durrell is an interesting human specimen himself. His well chronicled life (mostly chronicled by Durrell) begins with the hilarious, and very succesfull, "My family and Other Animals". It is ably followed up with the equally hilarious "Birds, Beasts and Relatives". Both books are full of tales from the Durrell family's years on the Greek Island of Corfu, pre WWII. Little Gerry dives right into the flora and fauna of the island, including its human fauna. I own very few nonfiction books with such a plethora of memorable characters. Now, of course, we get to the volume in question. It is plenty good, and worth multiple readings over years, as is "A Zoo In My Luggage" and several other books detailing trips to collect animals. A word of warning, don't go nuts and buy all the zillion Durrell titles. Some of them are out of print for a reason and were most likely dashed off by Durrell to finance a collecting trip or two. If you read a sampling of Amazon.com reviews you will sniff these out and avoid wasting you hard earned lucre. And please, get "My Familiy and Other Animals and "Birds, Beasts and Relatives" right now, if you dont have them already.

Durrell's descriptions are so enthralling, I actually read the entire book in one night. If you like books about animals, such as the All Creatures series, you must read this book. I first read this book when I was 10, and this was probably the first adult book I read. The way Durrell describes the catching of animals and the way he captures each character's essence is incredible. You will fall in love with this book. I strongly recommend it.

If these delectable guides' plentiful pix don't get you drooling to explore, you need to get your salivary glands checked. The text is also noteworthy. (NY Daily News)

One of the best travel book series, with attention to detail, plus numerous color photographs and fine maps. Lots of instructions regarding practical travel matters. (Travel Books Review)

As a budding Folklorist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, I have derived great pleasure from, and relied heavily upon "Curious Myths of the Middle Ages." It supurbly outlines the basic myths themselves, while providing a highly rational and non-biased discussion upon their origins, relevance, and truthfullness.

It is highly entertaining, and to anyone who loves folklore and mythology, is like being let loose in a candy shop!

The chapter on The man in the moon inspired my website. Some real gems. In one chapter, the author proves convincingly that William Tell never existed, and then uses the same logic to prove that Napoleon was entirely mythical. More than just a collection of stories, this book shows how history and myth, reality and imagination are frequently interchangeable

These books were a gift to me from my son-in-law. I am an old-fashioned letter writer since I was a child (which was several decades ago) and the joy of opening envelopes and reading the letters as well as appreciating the artwork and imagination that went into this series is such a joy that I have since purchased several sets to give as gifts to dear friends with whom I have communicated over the years. Give as a gift and get one for yourself!

this book is one which you can't put down. you just keep going and going in the hopes of finding out what happens at the end. also, the formati makes it all the more interesting to read. instead of just plainly typed text, you actually get to pull out letters from envelopes and read actual stamped postcards! this was a great book!!!

I bought this set for my mother. Although she has e-mail access, she prefers the snail-mail method. There's nothing wrong with that.

Viewing this set online does not do it justice. It is quite lovely. As another reviewer stated, it includes pencils, decorative stamps, stationery and, of course, the lovely box.

I'm very glad I bought this. My mom loves the set and even once the stationery has been filled with family stories and sent off to far away destinations, you still have the decorative box to store new memories and letters from loved ones.

I received this set as a gift, I love to write letters to friends while opening the box. Using the pencils, paper, and envelopes with stamps that are included, It makes me think that I am writing to a mysterious part of myself. Hmmm do you think we all have a little of Griffin & Sabine in all of us? The box is a wonderful gift to all who love to write the old fashioned way.

This was the required text for Political Theory when I was studying Political Science in 1968. Since then I have lent it to several generations of Pol Sci. students who have all found it a brilliant summary. Last year my husband started a Masters in International Relations. Once again Sabine came to the fore. A great pity it is out of print. Cherish a copy if you can find it.

I'll be brief in simply stating that if one desires a clear introduction to the most seminal elements of political philosphers whose thinking has helped set the direction of the modern western world, look no further than Sabine's astounding book.

I have read this novel in French, and I have found it is one of the best books I have ever read. More, I've also read the next book 'The gardens of Badalpour". I recommend widely these books to lovers of historical novels.

I have read this novel in English and in Spanish, and I have found it is one of the best books I have ever read. Historically, It gives you a realistic glimpse of the fall of the Turkish Empire, the life in Lebanon and the life in India during the last days of the British Dominion. The story of the princess and her daughter is dramatic and sweet at the same time. I recommend widely this book to lovers of historical novels.

I have read the Turkish version of this book. I was sleepless until I finised the book, and after me, 8 of my friends were sleepless when reading the same book. It gives great historical knowledge with a very fluent language so that you can't stop yourself reading it. But unfortunately I couldn't find the next book "The gardens of Badalpuor" either in English or Turkish.

I am very very intrested in autisum. i hope to teach autistic kids somday anyhow this was the frist book on it I read. it is one of the best if you want o start your bacsi understanding of autism

I have read too many books and articles on autism to count but this is the book I go back to time and again and recommend it to anyone with an autistic child. I even share it with teachers and paraprofessionals. The approach is common sense and unlike many books the therapy does not degrade the child but shows you ways to get around their behaviors or use their own obsessions to their and your benefit! The author is very creative in the way she individualizes each childs strengths and needs. Excellent source! It's right on the money! I can't say enough about this book! You can tell that the author actually lived with autistic children. It's a big difference than those that only observe for a few hours. She covers it all!

I was employed at the Linwood Children's Center from 1985-1990. I currently work with a developmentally disabled population, but Linwood was my first job in this field. I can imagine no finer training ground than Linwood, and virtually every clinical skill I now have was first honed at Linwood. Jeanne Simons, who as a young social worker in the 1940s learned her craft from Leo Kanner, (the psychiatrist who first identified autism as a distinct syndrome in the late 30s), is one of the true pioneers in the field of autism, and this book represents the distillation of her lifetime's wisdom and knowledge. Buy this book if you've a child diagnosed with autism; and if you're interested in working with autistic children/adults, buy this book, and call Linwood for a job application.