Andy Stanton je autorem, který se nebojí experimentovat s různými formami vyprávění. Jeho díla často zkoumají neobvyklé motivy s jedinečným citem pro humor a nečekané zvraty. Stantonův styl je přímý a poutavý, což čtenáře vtáhne do jeho osobitých světů. Jeho přístup k psaní odráží široké spektrum jeho zájmů a touhu po bohémském životě.
Exploring the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a bestselling author embarks on a journey to understand its profound impact on society. Through insightful analysis and personal experiences, the narrative delves into the implications of AI on various aspects of life, highlighting both the potential benefits and the alarming risks. This investigation reveals the transformative power of technology and prompts readers to consider the future of humanity in an increasingly automated world.
The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM. Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play - if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians! A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter. Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone? Praise for Mr Gum: 'Completely hilarious ... Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball 'They're the funniest books ... I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum and the Goblins Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
Miasto Lamusy Opilce – poznajcie jego histerycznych, historycznych
mieszkańców… Włochatych jaskiniowców! Pojedynkujących się rycerzy! Baśniowe
księżniczki! Przebiegłe wiedźmy! Wiktoriańskich wynalazców! Bezużytecznych
astronautów! Gadające winogrona! Dziwacznych lekarzy! I wiewiórkę! Tak, od 10
000 roku p.n.e. do odległej przyszłości, są tu w środku i czekają na was. A
zatem siadajcie, uśmiechy na twarze i przygotujcie się do najbardziej
zwariowanej wyprawy wszech czasów.
Natboff is a hysterical collection of stories, all set in Mr Gum's hometown of Lamonic Bibber. Strap on your laughter goggles as you embark on a time-traveling journey through the funniest and maddest moments in history. From the Stone Age to Medieval times, from the Great Fire to World War I, to one million years in the future, it's all here--and it's all completely crazy. Meet the town's most famous residents, including: Natboff the caveman Princess Snowflake A malcontent squirrel Strange Mildred the witch A talking grape called Plover Cribbins, the mysterious Victorian inventor, who invented mysterious Victorian things And plenty more besides Packed full of stories, poems, an extremely odd history of the British monarchy, and even a "Shakespearian" play (penned by William's less-famous brother, Terry)--and with plenty of Easter eggs for Mr Gum fans to spot along the way--this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Plus it's the only one that's got the word 'kingandqueeniest' in it, most likely.
Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of
the year - Join two intrepid explorers on the perfect day out - visiting a
volcano! A hilariously anarchic rhyming story from multi-award-winning author
Andy Stanton.
MR GUM – DAS GROSSE FINALE! Ein gefährlicher Hund treibt sein Unwesen in Bad Lamonisch an der Bibber und hinterlässt bei seinen nächtlichen Angriffen eine Spur der Zerstörung. Schnell wird Jakob-der-Hund als der Schuldige ausgemacht und soll zur Strafe nach Australien verschifft werden. Nur Polly und Freitag glauben nicht, dass der gutmütige Jakob dahintersteckt, und nehmen die Ermittlungen auf. Dabei stoßen sie schon bald auf einen alten Bekannten: den fiesen Mr Gum! Der letzte Band der Mr-Gum-Serie ist wieder ein Fest für alle Freunde schwarzen Humors – brillant übersetzt von Harry Rowohlt.
Matthew Buzzington has a special secret power - he can turn into a fly. The only problem is, it doesn't seem to work Now, the school bully is making his life a misery - can he summon up his powers to take revenge?
Posledné pokračovanie obľúbených ostrovtipných príbehov hrozivého pána Guma obsahuje tentoraz ešte niečo navyše – je v ňom vyše sto pestrofarebných nálepiek. A nový príbeh? Hmla! Hrozivé zavýjanie! Ešte väčšia hmla! Ešte hrozivejšie zavýjanie! Čo to znamená? To znamená, že z hmly sa ozývajú zvuky, z ktorých ľuďom naskakujú zimomriavky! Je možné, že tá neviditeľná psia beštia, čo prináša do Spitej Lehoty strach a hrôzu, je v skutočnosti starý dobrák Džeky? Tomu sa dá len ťažko uveriť! Možno Polly s Piatkom O’Learym vypátrajú, čo alebo kto sa za tým všetkým skrýva. Je to jedna z najväčších záhad, akú naši hrdinovia musia vyriešiť. Mimochodom, neviete, kde je pán Gum so svojím verným spoločníkom Vilom Viliamom Tretím?
