WELCOME!!

First of all I'd like to say a huge "THANK YOU!!" to everyone who has responded to my photostream with enthusiasm, humour and warmth - you've made my flickr experience SO interesting, and, frankly, addictive! I look forward to many more hours of discussion and quips.

"Hello!" to new visitors, nice of you to drop by. Hope you are inspired by flickr contributors as much as I have been.

Here you'll see uploaded scans from my own private collection of vintage children’s books. I am delighted to show them for personal use, for the purposes of appreciation, inspiration and education. I don't make a living from, or sell, illustration, books or scans. However, having been subject to several dishonest operators repeatedly plundering my flickr account photostream for their own illegitimate financial gain, I need to address the pressing issue of IMAGE THEFT.

These images are NOT in the Public Domain, so I've used the “ALL RIGHTS RESERVED” option. This means they CANNOT be used for commercial use or reproduction. For the information of those who use stolen material to furnish "their" business, your fraudulent claim to ownership or copyright for material you filched in the first place is ILLEGAL. It's also sleazy behaviour, dishonest business practice, and an abuse of the flickr membership and site (details via the "Terms of Service" link at the bottom of each flickr page).

There are many bona fide businesses, offering products and services that are legitimate and above board. It costs them time, money, skill and hard work, and, I'm sure I am not alone in believing they deserve the chance to succeed in a market untainted by pilfered loot.

Some of you may like to know that it is as a result of the aforementioned ongoing theft that I reluctantly altered the download settings on my account to restrict access;- I found myself spending my own money, time and energy, working unpaid, to supply the aforementioned disreputable business operators, saving them the trouble of having to make any contribution whatsoever. I hope you understand.


My dear family and friends, bless them, keep their eyes open for books I'd like; every now and then I have to reorganise the space in my flat to accommodate new arrivals. The more, the merrier is alway my policy!

Photos of flamenconut (3)

  • "with a little help from my friends" by judibird
  • The Sorcerer of the Tivoli by bootsartemis
  • The Blind Girl - John Everett Millais by Rainbow Mermaid
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  • Minette3 by Favillustrations
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  • Bedtime for bears by mion.nl
  • Finally some rest by mion.nl
  • Abenteuer zu dritt / Bild 01 by micky the pixel
  • Abenteuer zu dritt / Bild 02 by micky the pixel
  • Die schönsten Gute Nacht Geschichten / Rückseite by micky the pixel
  • Die schönsten Gute Nacht Geschichten by micky the pixel
  • Picture-books in winter illus by Iris Weddell White by katinthecupboard
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    laura@popdesign says:

    "It is always a great pleasure to visit this incredible evergrowing collection of eye candy. Thanks flamenconut for the joy and inspiration!"

    17th May, 2010

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    rj.tempest. says:

    "Flamenconut makes my day."

    4th December, 2009

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    froggyboggler says:

    "Flamenconut is my absolute favorite kind of nut here on Flickr. She is so very generous to share with us the sweet & sublime images of her awesome collection of children's books. Added to the pot is her clever commentary, wry & witty & warm. I've never seen her dance, but I imagine she would shake the house down! Yay, Flamenconut!"

    25th August, 2009

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    estelle & ivy says:

    "I have this to say to everyone...Visiting her stream is like walking through a virtual Enchanted Forest.I could wander(and wonder!) through it for hours.She is respectful of the artists and their work and obviously has dedicated much time to uploading all these wonderful images for our enjoyment.
    And to you,Gabi...THANK YOU for it all!"

    9th July, 2009

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    arts enthusiast says:

    "Flamenconut has the best taste in wonderful children's art, and she always manages to leave the "perfect" comment. What I wouldn't give to have her brilliant eye and witty tongue!"

    11th April, 2009

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    Meaghan Courtney says:

    "flamenconut makes me a happier person
    :D"

    15th January, 2009

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    Mexycan says:

    "With child-like fervor, Flickr has had us meeting up at all the same places, which is amazing with a big pond between us and never having known each other before, but now I "picture" we'll be dear friends forever, eh, Gaby?"

    22nd January, 2009

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    bootsartemis says:

    "flamenconut is one of the most delightful and talented nuts who ever stamped a fiery flamenco tattoo on resonant floorboards or carefully turned the pages of the world's most enchanting children's books. She is always kind, ever witty, and toujours game for every flickr adventure. *boots throws flowers, stands, claps & claps*"

    2nd January, 2009

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    letslookupandsmile says:

    "Flamenconut is one of the funniest, sharpest people I have met on Flickr. I eagerly anticipate her notes and comments. On top of that, her collection of children's book illustrations is one of the best I've seen! A true gem!"

    31st December, 2008

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    Picture Books says:

    "Flamenconut is such a treat! A generous heart, a passion for book art, and a wicked brilliant sense of humor :-) This fine lady will introduce you to so so many wonderful books and illustrators your head will spin! (But only in a good way :-) Plus she's a great dancer! What more could one want? I ask you ???

    (I wish this lady lived in Baltimore so I could borrow her books Award - though of course, a vacation in England at which time I also met this fine lady wouldn't be a bad idea either :-)""

    31st December, 2008

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    eliz.avery says:

    "Beauty, charm, and (sly) wit abounding. Simply one of my favorite people on flickr."

    31st December, 2008

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    Gatochy says:

    "I could pretty much spend all day looking at Flamenconut's photostream -- and it would be time well spent! Thanks for these incredible images."

    21st December, 2008

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    Heart felt says:

    "What a wonderful eye for the beautiful and quirky world of illustrations! They are always a joy to view, thank-you so much. xx"

    31st August, 2008

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    Lulu at Home ( away ) says:

    "A wonderfully enriching collection of illustrations! I've learned so much from viewing them."

    14th June, 2008

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    Hoola Tallulah says:

    "The most delightful collection of vintage illustrations ever!"

    20th May, 2008

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