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flamenconut's photostream
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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)
flamenconut's favorite photos from other Flickr members (16,159)
Contacts (111)
Groups (50)
- 1962 90 photos, 25 members
- A Very Flickr Christmas 86,039 photos, 10,976 members
- Marguerite Patten-Frightening Food Images 125 photos, 159 members
- Vintage Animals 3,507 photos, 239 members
- Book Cover Club 33,776 photos, 2,718 members
- Languedoc-Roussillon 18,040 photos, 877 members
- People in Nature, Nature in People 7,549 photos, 671 members
- Vintage Animals 3,278 photos, 209 members
- Cirque de Vintage 774 photos, 246 members
- Worst photo of YOU ever! 9 photos, 13 members
- frogs and toads everywhere! 2,926 photos, 561 members
- Pigs 7,558 photos, 2,167 members
- Elephants 17,994 photos, 3,503 members
- Twirly, Whirly Jerks 31 photos, 4 members
- Little Golden Books - Just the Covers 716 photos, 57 members
- The Illustrated Parade 117 photos, 26 members
- Illustrating Shakespeare 82 photos, 12 members
- Vintage Ladybird Books 796 photos, 230 members
- BLUE IS FOR GIRLS PINK IS FOR BOYS 542 photos, 123 members
- books with nice covers 11,429 photos, 544 members
- fun & freaky - vintage only 2,634 photos, 367 members
- lovely_owls 3,681 photos, 1,074 members
- British Comics and Annuals... 816 photos, 43 members
- Kent 44,235 photos, 1,677 members
- Busy Colourful Art & Design 6,955 photos, 378 members
- love your covers 8,116 photos, 281 members
- The Fake Crow Club 123 photos, 44 members
- ~MY STARS~ <ALL NEW GROUP!> 1,783 photos, 169 members
- It was the best party ever ! 216 photos, 62 members
- Books About and For Holidays and Other Calendar Observances 476 photos, 90 members
- Farmer in the Dell 331 photos, 12 members
- American Illustrators - 1890-1940 25 photos, 15 members
- Vintage Wonder Books 274 photos, 89 members
- Mermaids! And Anything of the Sea! 2,906 photos, 564 members
- The Arabian Nights 169 photos, 8 members
- Transport of Delight 2,314 photos, 97 members
- *fairies-fantasy*and*forest-folk*with*toadstool-houses* 1,942 photos, 244 members
- Nautical...not naughty...but nice! 2,531 photos, 150 members
- Vintage Pixies and Elves 961 photos, 120 members
- Vintage Bedtime Illustrations 456 photos, 72 members
- We Love all kind of Dolls!!! 5,915 photos, 329 members
- Vintage Book Illustration 4,989 photos, 377 members
- Cats in Bathtubs 385 photos, 136 members
- That British Eccentricity - A Very British Celebration 4,160 photos, 451 members
- A CUP OF ART -- (NO INVITATION REQUIRED) 11,242 photos, 1,267 members
- Classic Illustrators 3,477 photos, 75 members
- Animals R Us 2,301 photos, 135 members
- Of a Bygone Age. (Retro Stuff) 24,569 photos, 631 members
- Dolly and Me 353 photos, 64 members
- Retro Beach 3,070 photos, 643 members
Galleries (149)
- Christmas Wish List 8 photos
- Pass the bucket! 14 photos
- Slaving Away 5 photos
- Snoozeland 13 photos
- The Box of Dreams 5 photos
Testimonials (15)
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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
- Joined:
- September 2007
- Currently:
- London, England
- I am:
- Female