Donna Boswell — The Purple Mountain Monster

London, Tango Books, 1998. First edition. Hardback. A smart first edition of this very scarce whimsical pop-up book for children. First edition. Very scarce. Illustrated with one full colour pop-up scene, with ten pull tabs, and one spinning dial. Collated complete and in perfect working condition. When the purple mountain monster leaves his cave one dark night, he has a most surprising adventure and make a special friend. Written by Donna Boswell, a British children's author. Illustrated by Hamish Vigne Christie "Korky" Paul, a British illustrator of children's books. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light wear to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot or handling mark. All pop-up and moveable features are in perfect working condition. Previous owner's small bookplate to the front pastedown. Near Fine . Ill.: Korky Paul. Near Fine .