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The Gryphon: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine is Rediscovered (Hardcover)

by Nick Bantock (Author)
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With a fanciful combination of postcards and letters, author Nick Bantock takes you on a romantic and suspenseful tour of an imagined world. The Gryphon is the delightful follow-up to the wildly popular Griffin & Sabine trilogy. This sequel doesn't disappoint; it's as quixotic and cloaked in mystery as the trilogy, replete with similarly captivating foldouts and handwritten letters. Each illustration is intricately drawn with special attention paid to the tiniest details, like the faded postmarks on exotic stamps. Old-fashioned letters create an atmosphere of adventure, surrounding you with colorful images of ancient symbols. The correspondence between the four players flies off to real and mythical lands conjuring up dark forces and love affairs. It is impossible not to want to know what happens next. If you were charmed by Griffin and Sabine, then it's absolutely unthinkable to miss The Gryphon. --J.P. Cohen


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Bantock re-creates the intrigue of "Griffin & Sabine," his hugely popular first trilogy, in the first of his next trilogy, "The Gryphon." Here we are introduced to two new characters, Matthew and Isabelle, whose love and correspondence mirror that of Griffin and Sabine. Through a series of postcards and letters, the four characters communicate across oceans and realms to describe a world of beauty, fantasy, love, and mystery. Bantock's drawings, collages, and paintings are captivating and original, depicting the places and events that the characters write about and re-creating the haunting visions that plague Isabelle. The letters and notes, many of which are removable, will give readers the sense that they are experiencing the story with the characters, although the small and separate pieces could get lost or stolen. Recommended as a gift rather than a circulating item. Rachel Collins, "Library Journal"
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars More than just a book, Feb 21 2004
By wiredweird "wiredweird" (Earth, or somewhere nearby) - See all my reviews
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There's a lot to like here. This book opens a series that is sequel to Griffin and Sabine, one of the most imaginative sets I've ever seen.

Like G&S, we see our characters only through their correspondence. This gives a delicious sense of voyeurism, of peeking in on unguarded moments between intimates. The book presents the postcards at standard size, usually with images on one side and text on the other. The letters are separate sheets, in envelopes that are built into the book. This creates a distinctive reading experience - the physical interaction between book and reader is very different from normal turn-the-page, and evokes a sense of personal involvement.

The imagery is rich and layered, in Bantock's signature style. The best of these pictures contain many elements, where each retains a distinct identity within the whole. Sometimes, though, the different components seem overworked and run together, an effect I find murky.

The plot is cryptic and eerie as in G&S, partly because this extends G&S. As in real life, the story moves forward in uneven increments, a step forward by this character, then a step by that one. It holds my attention, but doesn't seem to carry the drama of the original series.

This is a wonderful book and an uncommon experience in reading. Bantock struck sparks in the original Griffin and Sabine series that he tries to recapture here. 'Gryphon' continues the story capably, but lacks the freshness of G&S. Still, I'm looking forward to the next books in this set.

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4.0 out of 5 stars What took him so long!, Feb 19 2002
By "sneetch56" (orlando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
I knew there was more to be written by Bantock than just the third book of G&S trilogy and sure enough after all this time he does it again. However, I was wanting more about Griffin and Sabine and I had hoped the baby picture at the end of the third book was an indication of more about them. Instead, Bantock begins with a new trilogy, with new lovers. But thank God he kept with his unique stlye of writing with letters and intriguing pictures and art work that varies through out the book making him a writer in his own class. His work is excellent and I started reading him years ago when I saw how beautiful his trilogy looked on a book shelf. That has led me to buy all his books including his address book and notecards and now my friends collect his stuff also.
If your not sure you want to read this book or the Griffin and Sabine trilogy than at least pick up the "Venetians Wife" and I guarantee you will change your mind. All of Bantock's books have an unusual theme filled with mystery, some romance and intrigue enough to make me read the books in one sitting. Please give one of his works a try especially if you are bored with the standard form of mystery writing. Bantock's books are a delight not only to read but to look at, even if you don't like this type of reading. BEWARE OF ALL THE CLUES AND TWIST IN HIS BOOKS.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Missed hearing from Griffin and Sabine, Feb 12 2002
By Nancy R. Katz "NancyK18" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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Once again, as he did in his Griffin and Sabine trilogy, Nick Bantock combines, in a most clever manner, both mystical thoughts and ideas using letters and postcards in his newest book, The Gryphon. With wonderful illustrations of stamps from far away places and beauiful calligraphy on notes which fold out from actual envelopes, the author engages his readers with further tales about Griffin and Sabine. While this book is a bit darker than his others and also engages two more characters in the search for Griffin and Sabine, overall this title is a welcome addition to the first three books which were so very unique when they were first published.

Now, after almost a decade's absence from the literary scene, its nice to know that Griffin and Sabine are alive and well. But if we still don't know exactly where they are in the world, one wonders if Mr. Bantock is having too much fun writing these books to ever let us find out.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous artwork, but not as good as first G&S trilogy
I am happy to add this to my Griffin and Sabine collection, although the storyline isn't as strong as the first trilogy. The ending was way too abrupt. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2002 by Wendy Rae Leaumont

4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping but... open-ended
This was a book that I literally fell into. I ended up plopping on the floor next to the shelf to read the whole thing in one sitting. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2001 by vidya836

5.0 out of 5 stars My Perspective
While browsing through the bookstore the other day, a delightfully illustrated book caught my eye. It reminded me of something I had seen before, perhaps a sequel, I thought... Read more
Published on Dec 3 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Know when to quit
Griffen & Sabine captured my imagination and kept me thinking and talking about it for weeks! Unfortunately, Bantock's latest installment in the series proves it's over --or... Read more
Published on Nov 12 2001 by Windygrrrl

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable and Exciting!
I was hooked on the first series and continue to pull it off my book shelf and dive into the world of Griffin and Sabine. Read more
Published on Nov 6 2001 by Scott C. Eagan

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as Good as the First Trilogy
Like many, I fell in love with Griffin and Sabine in the first series. The romance of their relationship was unmatched, even before they met. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2001 by Dana

5.0 out of 5 stars Another delight for the eyes
I was delighted to see that Nick Bantock had published another one of his "interactive" books, and this one, the beginning of a new trilogy, is a delight. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2001 by BeachReader

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully frustrating
There must be no greater aphrodisiac in the world than the power to mess with readers' minds. I snapped up this book as soon as I heard it was out and, like the others before it,... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2001 by Jennifer L. Berger

4.0 out of 5 stars The saga continues
Went to meet Nick Bantock today in Seattle, and was absolutely delighted. He read from this book, and told us of the other two yet to come in the series. Read more
Published on Oct 17 2001 by Mrs. Raymond Sayre

3.0 out of 5 stars Artful But Disappointing
I am an admiring fan of Bantock - I find him highly creative and artful. The graphics and concept of this book continues the rich vein of Griffin & Sabine, but the story is... Read more
Published on Oct 9 2001 by garahito

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