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Summary: Romantic, fun, fanciful and hopefully possible.
Review: If you are looking for a light, simple, fun
reading, look no further. Nick Bantock has done
what we all wish we could do, make a world worth
living in, a life worth living. Love is all
around especially in the minds and hearts of those
who really want it. Just seek, believe. That's
what I learned in Mr. Bantock's books without
hours of therapy and years of heartache.
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Summary: 20th Century Treasure Books
Review: If a man's work is any indicator of his inner self, then with the "Griffin & Sabine Trilogy," Nick Bantock has shown us a Lord Byron romantic soul housed in a Arthur C. Clark mentality. Griffin is a London-based artist who receives a mysterious postcard from far off phantom and/or soul mate, named Sabine. Throughout the three books, Griffin is taken on a magical journey, where he must confront his lonliness, love, fate and very reality. The story is presented in the form of correspondance-- letters, postards. Much of the magic of these beautiful books lies with the art that adorns the postcards. They're visually stunning, and done with distinct personality that speaks volumes about both characters and the lives they lead. I'm a big lover of books--all kinds of books. When I'm done with them, I generally give them away. I have done the same with these books--FOUR TIMES. Since discovering them last year I can't be without them. I lend them out only to never see them again. For anyone who has a romatic heart, or for a grand adventurer, or simply someone who loves things that have been made with great care, there is no bigger treat that these treasure books. (P.S.-When you lend them out, give the first one only. When done with the book, ask your friend what they think happened. You'll be suprised what they may say!" -Nina Dunham (Niinipini@aol.com
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Summary: Beautifully Written and Illustrated
Review: I happened upon these books quite by accident, and fell in love. I received the boxed set as a birthday present from my boyfriend, who also fell in love with them. When we started reading them, we had to find out what happened to the two paper lovers. Engrossed in the gorgeous pictures and captivating story, we found a cozy chair in the bookstore and read the letters to each other. I let everyone who needs a pick me up or a smile borrow my trilogy, and it has become dog eared and the box battered within the space of a few short months. The vicarious thrill of sharing in Griffin and Sabine's paper affair and mysterious sight through their letters is what makes these books such a delight. The pictures are beautiful, and the story enthralling. The tale speaks to the deep need that every person posseses in their hearts for a soul mate, or a kindred spirit. Buy these books, share them with your friends, your family. Buy two sets, one to keep and one to lend
Rating: 
Summary: not worth it....much better books out there
Review: Look, here's the bottom-line: This book is the biggest waste of$50! The art is great, but the storyline is way below par. In thistrilogy, the reader is left with more unanswered questions by the end of the third book, than he/she had by the end of the first book. Moreover, the author sprinkles in unnecessary nuances and detours that have absolutely no relevance to the story. Again, don't buy the book for the story. If you're buying the book for the art, then you'll get your money's worth. Otherwise, spend your money elsewhere.
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Summary: Perfect for a night alone together...
Review: Choose a cold winter's evening, light a fire in the fireplace,
pour yourselves a glass of wine and settle down for a night of reading. Of course the story-line is delightful and the
illustrations are captivating, and there is always the naughty
pleasure of peering into someone else's personal world. But to enjoy the trilogy even more, try snuggling up with your love and take turns reading the letters out loud to each other.
Pull each of the letters from its envelope, linger over the startling details of the artwork and immerse yourselves together
in this mystifying romance. What a lovely way to spend a
chilly evening!
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Summary: Unique.
Review: Each is more than a book. Like going through someone's scrapbook. Beautifully illustrated (better than the story line
actually) but I wish he hadn't pictured Sabine
Rating:
Summary: Never met anybody who didn't like this book.
Review: Discovering this book by accident, I thought I belonged to a very fortunate circle here in Japan who has had the pleasure of enjoying this little adult fairy tale. When I bought my set at UCLA last summer the cashier jumped up to me saying "Oh you've read this too?!" She took the words right out of my mouth.But of course the whole world knows about Griffin and Sabine.We all received letters from them didn't we?
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Summary: The best trilogy I have ever read!
Review: The first time I saw this trilogy I thought " How great that will look on my bookshelf." Instead it opened a new concept in reading for me and my husband. He read the role of Griffin and I read the role of Sabine. It was so exciting that we couldn't wait to see what was going to happen to us or should I say G&S. The story was as intriguing as the way we went about reading it. Every night we would sit by the fireplace and open the letters in the book and read out loud, what a romantic gift for Valentines day or for no reason at all. The book is beautiful and Bantock is one of the most unique writers I have ever collected. This trilogy will open a whole new experience in reading for you and there are alot of surprises throughout. I wonder if you will figure it out before you get to the end. I promise you will become a Bantock fan for life. I have all his books, cards, address books etc and I love all of them. Buy your loved one a copy of this trilogy and read it like we did. After all it will give you some quality time together while fantasizing that you are Griffin and Sabine.
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Summary: Not for everyone, but intriguing nonetheless
Review: Let's get one thing out into the open right now: if you only like a plotted story with a clear beginning, a developed middle, and a firm, tidy ending, then you will probably be frustrated by "Griffin & Sabine." Those who value imaginative stories, open endings, and haunting artwork are encouraged to read further. This lush, beautiful, eerie and somewhat baffling trilogy relates a series of letters and postcards between two artists living half a world apart. The story is told entirely through the letters themselves; however, there is a twist sure to delight the voyeur in all of us. All the correspondence is printed as if it were in its original form, so we see the postcards, and in order to read the letters, we must remove them from the envelopes pasted within the book. This gives the reader the slightly "naughty" thrill of going through another person's mail. As for what actually happens between Griffin and Sabine or who they might really be, I will leave for the reader to ponder. Suffice it to say that Bantock's beautifully illustrated series will make a pleasantly diversion for those with an eye for the unusual.
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Summary: Perfect, delicious, entertainment
Review: If you ate the most perfect dinner ever prepared as you read this book--savoring the flavors and scents--you might never recover from the sensory overload. The trilogy stimulates your eyes, your intellect, your imagination, your secretly hidden romantic, and the child inside you stops pretending to be grown up while you read. Amazing. There is no book like this. Each letter is brief but crafted meticulously. The plot jumps forward with each letter and postcard provoking and delighting. Nick Bantock's art is astonishing. Most impressive of all is the way in which the narrative and the art are interdependent -- one cannot exist without the other.
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