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The White Umbrella

The White Umbrella

by Brian Sewell

Publisher Quartet

Genre: General Fiction

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About the book

Brian Sewell strays from the art world to tell the enchanting story of a man and his pet donkey, Pavlova. Beautifully illustrated by the celebrated cartoonist Sally Ann Lasson, The White Umbrella is an allegorical tale about taking personal responsibility for our environment and the importance of both compassion and empathy. It is the perfect book for children and adults alike - a classic in the making to keep and to cherish.

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About the Author

Brian Sewell

Born in 1931, Brian Sewell was an English art critic and media personality. He wrote for the Evening Standard, and was noted for his acerbic view of conceptual art and the Turner Prize. The Guardian described him as "Britain's most famous and controversial art critic", while the Standard called him the "nation's best art critic."


Sewell died of cancer on 19 September 2015 at the age of 84 in London.

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