Topsys & Turvys

by Peter Newell

Quirky, clever, and marvelously inventive, this book takes the reader into a world of imagination and adventure. Peter Newell utilizes a unique cartoon art form that the reader perceives as an optical illusion. Each illustration is supported by a caption that turns each page into loads of fun. Each page will delight the reader with a new and uniquely illustrated story that tells its tale right-side up and upside down. It provides as much entertainment for adults as it does for the children for whom it was created. Topsys & Turvys Book 2 also available from Tuttle Publishing.

Genres: Picture Books, Comics, Fiction, Art

31 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1893

About the author

Peter Sheaf Hersey Newell (March 5, 1862 – January 15, 1924) was an American artist and writer. He created picture books and illustrated new editions of many children's books. -wiki

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly innovative; look at a picture and see one thing - turn it upside down and see something else. A friend suggested I look at the work of Peter Newell because of my interest of anything related to comics. I have to say that I have been pleasantly surprised at the innovation and creativity of Peter Newell. I look forward to reading more of his works.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly inventive and fun! A bit of outdated language.

[Diana Salazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A prefect book for when you’re tired and you just want to read a few pages. There’s no story line so you can pick up the book and open it to any random page and get a fun visual right side up or upside down. 🙃 🙂

[Morrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most brilliant optical illusions I think I've ever seen. Made my head hurt!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

My grandmother had a copy of this book or an edition of it. I wore it out. I loved quietly studying the pictures alone or with my sisters.