GET WELL by Michael Leunig (PB)

Get Well is a collection of Michael Leunig’s work over the past four years – a time when, quite remarkably, all has not been well with the world.

‘Simple rhymes, homemade aphorisms, sentimental yearnings, many daggy jokes, funny faces and mysteries from the heart abound in this collection of cartoons – which cause me to wonder what is becoming of me and my world.’ – Michael Leunig

Deceptively wise, heartbreakingly beautiful and just plain hilarious, Get Well is a robust selection from Michael Leunig’s work over the past four years – a time when, quite remarkably, all has not been well with the world.

More than ever Leunig shines a light on questions about sanity and madness, innocence and corruption, friendliness and unfriendliness, joy and despair, and the possibility of an overriding eternal wisdom and beauty.

Get Well is the book we all need right now – just the tonic for these strange times.

Michael Leunig (1945 - 2005) known simply as Leunig, was an Australian cartoonist, philosopher, poet and artist. The Penguin Leunig, his first book of collected cartoons, was published in 1974 and he produced 23 more collections including books of newspaper columns, poetry and prayer. His prints, paintings and drawings have been exhibited broadly and are held in various public and private collections.

In 1999 he was declared a national living treasure by the National Trust and awarded honorary degrees from La Trobe and Griffith Universities for his unique contribution to Australian culture. His work appeared regularly in the Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Michael Leunig (1945 - 2005) known simply as Leunig, was an Australian cartoonist, philosopher, poet and artist. The Penguin Leunig, his first book of collected cartoons, was published in 1974 and he produced 23 more collections including books of newspaper columns, poetry and prayer. His prints, paintings and drawings have been exhibited broadly and are held in various public and private collections.

In 1999 he was declared a national living treasure by the National Trust and awarded honorary degrees from La Trobe and Griffith Universities for his unique contribution to Australian culture. His work appeared regularly in the Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Michael Leunig (1945 - 2005) known simply as Leunig, was an Australian cartoonist, philosopher, poet and artist. The Penguin Leunig, his first book of collected cartoons, was published in 1974 and he produced 23 more collections including books of newspaper columns, poetry and prayer. His prints, paintings and drawings have been exhibited broadly and are held in various public and private collections.

In 1999 he was declared a national living treasure by the National Trust and awarded honorary degrees from La Trobe and Griffith Universities for his unique contribution to Australian culture. His work appeared regularly in the Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

ISBN: 978176104489