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The Penguin Leunig

by Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries

This collection of cartoons explores themes of loneliness, cruelty, greed, and compassion using simple yet imaginative illustrations. Combining humour and humanity, the drawings examine diverse aspects of the human condition.

Accession 21542 ISBN 0140040196 Publisher Penguin
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