For the hundreds of thousands of years that man has walked our planet he has felt the desire to express himself through art. From the rock paintings of animals that prehistoric man saw to the brightly coloured glimpses of life that inspire our impressionists, the need for artists to express themselves is a common theme. Occasionally there is born an artist that stands out, perhaps through raw talent, perhaps through an ability to capture a fleeting moment that is lost in the blink of an eye, or perhaps, as in the case of Michael 'Mick' Allard, through humour. Born with a mischievous glint in his eye and an enviable sense of creativity that has been honed by a varied and colourful life both in Europe and Africa, Mick has achieved great success as a talented and highly proficient artist. What makes him different, and the object of much respect by his ardent fans, is the humour that is woven into so much of his work. His paintings have been sold throughout the world. They rarely, if ever appear on the open market; proud owners covet their 'Allards' and would not part with them for a kings ransom. Here then, in A Lighter Side of Africa is an opportunity to share the enthusiasm for his work and to enjoy the sheer zest for life that is Michael J. Allard.
Item Condition - This is a preowned book, there are a few minor signs of usage on the dust jacket. the pages themselves are not dog eared and are still white.
