Flanimals
Flanimals are a series of children's book written by Ricky Gervais. The books are illustrated by Rob Steen and features many different characters (described as species of animal) which form an imaginary ecosystem. Although Gervais is well known for comedy, he originally went to University College London to study biology, but changed to philosophy.
Flanimals
The first book, Flanimals, was published by Faber and Faber in October 2004.
- From www.flanimals.com
- "Flanimals were first sighted by Ricky Gervais a long time ago. He drew some rough sketches and made notes about their behaviour. Then, Ricky asked his friend Rob Steen to draw them properly, exactly as they appear in their natural habitat.
- The result is two beautiful, informative and compendious volumes, Flanimals and More Flanimals, which are sure to delight, disgust and distress all who read them. There are a few things you need to know about Flanimals. And when you do, I’d keep them to yourself if I were you."
More Flanimals
A second book ''More Flanimals'' was published in October 2005.
Amazon.co.uk:
New Flanimals! - Spotter's Guide; Evolutionary Chart; Flanatomy for Beginners A new bestseller from the pen of Ricky Gervais. It's Flanimals galore as Ricky Gervais's second book on this species takes students to a higher level. For serious flanophiles, Gervais introduces some new members in this advanced Spotter's Guide. Learn about how Flanimals evolved in a wonderfully detailed evolutionary chart. What does the inside of a Flanimal look like? Find out in a new section on Flanatomy for Beginners. With this stunning new book illustrated by Rob Steen, the Flanimals craze can only grow.
Flanimals Of The Deep
Flanimals of the Deep is the third book in the Flanimals series and is due to be published on 6th October 2006.
Flanimals (TV Series)
ITV has commisioned a six part CGI/claymation series based on the books that will be written and narrated by Rick Gervais. It is predicted to air by 2008.
