Tasso

by William Papas

Can Tasso and his bouzouki be replaced by a Rock-a-Rola machine at the village café? What place do people have in a world where innovation can make them feel worthless? This heartwarming tale has never been more relevant. Papa's illustrations evoke the simple life of the islanders which though hard, reminds us of the value of a common life lived out together.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

William "Bill" Papas was a political cartoonist and caricaturist, book author and illustrator, and watercolourist. In the 1960s and 1970s he worked for The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Punch, and he illustrated books written by more than a dozen people. His work has won international acclaim and is included in many private and corporate collections around the world.

Reviews

[Chloe Saunders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely story with beautiful illustrations. I think that the illustrations in this story are the most important part as they can simply tell the story without the need for the words. The story tells an important message about how sometimes the future and technology isn't always better and instruments can create a better audience.