Preview – It’s a Punderful Life by Gemma Correll

You might have heard of Gemma Correll. She’s a pun-loving, pug-loving writer and illustrator, and an internet sensation in her own right. For one thing, she likes Wayne’s World. What’s not to love? Her designs have already appeared on greeting cards, gifts and clothing, and following the success of her books A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette and A Pug’s Guide to Dating, she’s showing no signs of slowing down. In February this year, she will release her next book, titled It’s a Punderful Life. And it doesn’t disappoint. The book is a collection of amusing cartoon illustrations packed with enough puns to brighten even the most disgruntled office worker’s Monday morning.

cordialTrust us. It almost puts you in mind of the days of The Book of Bunny Suicides or Selfish Pigs with the simplistic combination of cartoons and comedy. The images range from funny food and drink (so wonderfully demonstrated here by ‘A Cordial Invitation’), to cats cosying up on household items. And yes, there are pugs. Understandably, a lot of eyes may be rolled at the concept of a book of puns. Not everyone is a fan. But there is something absolutely irresistible about Gemma’s fantastic work that is making us fall in head over heels in love with puns all over again. We challenge you to read it without cracking a smile. Keep an eye out for ‘Nom de Plum’, already a firm favourite with the Vision Books Team.

It’s a Punderful Life by Gemma Correll is published by Dog ‘n’ Bone and is available from www.rylandpeters.com

Image credit: Gemma Correll