Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 2.1 The Backyard Gang's New Friends 3 Songs 4 Gallery 4.1 Releases 4.2 Behind the Scenes 5 Release 5.1 Home media Sylvester Duncan, a young donkey from the fictional community of Oatsdale, collects pebbles "of unusual shape and color." I love ALL of us foreignerswho talk shit about our fucked up countries. These tales can still be interesting, in a cultural studies situation, but they can be hard to make into a picturebook while staying traditional. Donkey requests to stay with Shrek since he has no one else. Unfortunately, they are both caught when Donkey's talking habits cause him to accidentally blurt out, completely exposing them. Many people came to observe the trial and the king locks them within the gates. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the Spook. The absurdity of this pageantry wont be lost on youngsters, who will happily follow the antics of the 20 energetic offspring who bound across these pages. Please try your request again later. He later sings "Disco Inferno" on Far Far Away Idol. EAGLE ROCK FLUFFY * * SOLD * * Fluffy (dob 29/11/15) is a gorgeous chestnut gelding, his mum Eagle Rock Rosie (pictured) is incredibly friendly and easy to handle and Fluffy is demonstrating the same temperament and trainability. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. The idea that a donkey and a rock could have a trial in court was more than the people could understand, but early next day everybody in the city was at the courtyard to see. M has requested this many times in the past week, and I've noticed her poring over the illustrations, which are, of course, beautiful and intricate and emotive. A short story were two families go through a scrimmage. Confused and upset, neither man knows who to blame for the mishap. He is voiced by Dean Edwards, marking the first time that main cast member Eddie Murphy did not return to voice him. Set in old China, Demi's (The Nightingale) adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic is as opulent as the vain emperor himself might wish for, with lots of gold ink and five foldout panels. Sylvester the donkey spends his time finding pebbles. He chops wood and takes loving care of all animals. Demi's latest folktale, The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey, touched with gold foil, celebrates that nation's aesthetic with a story revolving around a wise man, Nasrettin Hoca. gives young readers a taste of the beautiful country of Tibet, and shares the wisdom of a tale that emerged from it. The Donkey and the Rock - 9780805059595, Demi, hardcover, item 1 The Donkey and the Rock - 9780805059595, Demi, hardcover, item 4 The Donkey and the Rock Hardcover Demi, item 5 The Donkey and the Rock Hardcover Demi, item 6 The Donkey and the Rock Hardcover Demi, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 80 product ratings, 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 18 product ratings, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 213 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 product ratings, 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 product ratings. They decide to ask their wise and just king for help. Please try again. Donkey was voiced by original voice actor Eddie Murphy. Thus young readers are introduced to the delicate complexities of Japanese nature, An opulent novelty book, this collection of poems about insects will delight Demi fans with its gilded illustrations and ornate designs that virtually burst the confines of the page. , which has sold more than 100,000 copies. Copyright 2023 EPDF.TIPS. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble earned Steig the 1970 Caldecott Medal, his first of many Caldecott and Newbery Medal honors. Rock with Barney is the eighth and final video in the Barney & The Backyard Gang series. , ISBN-10 Donkey is an anthropomorphic donkey and his appearance is modeled after a miniature donkey named Perry. Donkey then has the dragon, whom he reconnected with earlier, take him and Shrek to Fiona's wedding, where the dragon devours Farquaad. Shrek overhears them talking and misinterprets the conversation as Fiona insulting him. : Demi's gouache, ink, and watercolor illustrations teem with activity. Donkey denies any involvement when Shrek finds all the creatures from fairy tales living in his swamp. At first, Shrek refuses, before finally giving in, although he only allows him to stay outside of his house for one night. [1] The book was nominated for the 1970 National Book Award for Young People's Literature (losing out to Isaac Bashevis Singer's A Day of Pleasure). So the little donkey was chained with chains around his legs and around his neck and led into prison, while five of the king's men were sent out for the rock. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. As painted by Ping, the young hero, these are fearsome creatures, with, Like Demi's The Boy Who Painted Dragons 1", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100", "British single certifications Lou Monte Dominick the Donkey", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dominick_the_Donkey&oldid=1145166907, Short description is different from Wikidata, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming figures, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming footnote, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 16:30. Donkey is the focus of the Donkey Live! The four of them appear on Gangplank Galleon as K. Rool announces his new plans to wipe out the Kongs for good, and take over Donkey Kong Island. Ages 3-7. [5], Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, Debbie, Coco, Bananas, Peanut, Parfait & Eclair, "The donkey from 'Shrek' lives near SF and you can go hang out with him", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donkey_(Shrek)&oldid=1150006458, Donkey Senior (great-grandfather) Great-Great Grampy Don-Don (great-great-uncle) Unnamed mother Unnamed grandmother, This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 19:41. Donkey first appears in the film, having been remaining at Shrek's house while Shrek and Fiona were away on their honeymoon. The song was re-released onto Amazon on September 26, 2011, on Dexterity Records. Ages 4-7. This is a fun story about a wise king who is able to solve his kingdom's problems to the satisfaction of everyone. It is an ancient Tibetan folktale that has an interesting moral at the end. But instead of watching a trial, the audience itself gets a lesson from the king. Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016. Jesus rode on a donkey in his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It was Released Exclusively on Neiman Marcus Stores on August 1, 1991. [4] His folk wisdom breaks through Shrek's layers of masculinity to help him integrate better with other people, including women. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Audiobooks, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like. Exterior scenes set small, brightly dressed figures against watercolor swaths that suggest the bright sky, snow, and shadows of a mountain landscape. : Sylvester decided to turn himself into a rock in efforts to camouflage himself. Immediately afterward, a lion scares Sylvester, and as a defense he wishes himself into a rock--the only thing he could think of at the moment. the result of the trial. Once he truns himslef into a rock, he can not transform himself back into a horse. In 2018, the song was featured in the Family Guy episode "The Griffin Winter Games.". After being taken to Rumplestiltskin, Shrek escapes and takes Donkey with him, much to the latter's chagrin. Both were very good, did the very best they could every day and each had an old mother to support. This Video had a Wide Release on January 29, 1992. Demi's creatures, This fast-paced retelling of an ancient Chinese fairy tale revolves around the search for a stolen tapestry. There is more significance to the donkey in this story. Note: "Rock with Barney" is the 8th and Final Video on the "Barney and the Backyard Gang" Series. [4], National Book Award for Young People's Literature, The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sylvester_and_the_Magic_Pebble&oldid=1137727836, This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 04:12. Rubyjo. Donkey is an anthropomorphic donkey and his appearance is modeled after a miniature donkey named Perry. The Donkey and the Rock by Demi (1999, Hardcover, Revised edition). The king, famous for his justice, questions the men and decides to arrest both the donkey and the rock. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. She, Consummate biographer for children Demi (Muhammad Helpful. An oil seller leaves his oil jar on top of a rock while he rests. [3] Santa Claus owning a donkey is later referenced in the 1977 television special Nestor, the LongEared Christmas Donkey. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The king ironically held a trial that all the country attends, then here comes the sarcasm of such trial due to the citizens curiosity! In popular culture [ edit] One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale, Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer, and Saint. Some people call them the dogs of the livestock world! This donkey was created for a purpose and was meant for Jesus. One day he finds a spherical red pebble that grants wishes. Author: Demi. A Chinese boy with an green thumb wins the emperor's competition; PW praised the ""extraordinarily delicate Oriental landscapes."" : Interior scenes are depicted in rich, colorful patterns drawn from Tibetan art. Color ranges for these animals range from white and gray to black. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Whether she paints processions of priests, a mystical god-king, children in line dances, or the crowded courtroom filled with people and animals both mythological and real, Demi's firm control over composition and pattern offer children a fresh, authentic interpretation of Tibetan art that perfectly complements this simple fable. The colorful and silly illustrations have a historical flavor that captures the essence of the period. The tale of the donkey To Tsering Tashi Deputy Secretary/Press Officer to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with gratitude. A source note traces the lineage of the ubiquitous tale, told in many ways all over Asia. A Tibetan king known for his fair judgment must settle an argument between two good and honest men, each the father of 10 children. After the trio finished their mission with victory, both Donkey and Shrek return to their normal forms. In that special, the donkey's name is "Spieltoe," who is voiced by Roger Miller and who is the narrator. The message of this tale was that the people should not be too curious. [1] He is depicted with grey fur, brown eyes, and a black mane. Margaret A. Chang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Placing his urn of oil on a rock, one hardworking man rests. 1853. The Donkey and the Rock. Sagely realizing that neither fellow is at fault, the ruler instead imprisons the donkey and the rock on which the oil was set. The book received the Caldecott Medal in 1970. Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013. But instead of watching a trial, the audience itself gets a lesson from the king. When they return, Shrek tells Donkey to leave, but Donkey is hesitant. : This crisply designed, The titular dragons in this lavishly produced tale of ancient China are a far cry from the genial Puff-the-Magic-Dragon type. Donkey and Shrek defeat Farquaad's men, and Farquaad decides to have Shrek be his champion instead. Demi was born in Cambridge, Mass. He didn't happen to see the jar, so came too near and knocked it off, breaking it, and spilling all the oil. Sagely realizing that neither fellow is at fault, the ruler instead imprisons the donkey and the rock on which the oil was set. Donkeys are loyal and loving creatures. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Even libraries owning the similar. From "Rock with Barney" 1991 VHS. Confused and upset, neither man knows who to blame for the mishap. 18 reviews Two men are on their way to market when one man's donkey knocks over the other man's jar of precious oil. Sylvester Duncan, a young donkey from the fictional community of Oatsdale, collects pebbles "of unusual shape and color." One day he finds a spherical red pebble that grants wishes. Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016. Franciss early life gets. It was released exclusively in Neiman Marcus stores on August 1, 1991. Here, it is a stonecutter who is granted his wishes to, Author-illustrator Demi (Rumi: Whirling Dervish) does her usual visually stunning work in this illustrated biography of the storied Joan of Arc, a patron saint of France. Report abuse. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for The Donkey and the Rock. The story starts off with telling the tale of a king who was very fair. Clever little tale with colorful art for childrenof all agesabout the cost of curiosity. When Shrek goes inside, Fiona (who had also changed back to human form) comes running out to find Shrek. Tibetan Proverb. One day one of them starts to a village high up in the mountains carrying a jar of oil to sell it. , Reading age The king extracts payment from each of them for their silly curiosity and thus recompenses the man who lost his oil. Her interest in Asia has been apparent in the style of her previous work, and here, A mirror image is supposed to be a look-alike, but to the geese in this concept book, it's an opposite. Due to its widespread domestication and use, the donkey is referred to in myth and folklore around the world. He and Shrek ended up drinking the "Happily Ever After" potion from the Fairy Godmother's workshop and while Shrek transformed into a handsome human, Donkey became a magnificently bred and handsome white stallion (albeit with the same buck teeth and voice, and on the bottle it read that the potion is not for those with nervous disorders, after which Shrek and everyone else stares at Donkey as it is strongly hinted that Donkey has one, but he remains clueless as to the reason of why everyone is staring at him). They succeed in getting in, but Mongo is defeated by the castle's guards. The people give their money to the king who then gives this to the man who lost his oil. In 1993, Weston Woods Studios adapted this book to an animated movie, narrated by John Lithgow and directed by Gene Deitch, with music by Steig's son, jazz flautist Jeremy Steig. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. University in Baroda, India, while on a Fulbright Scholarship, as well as the China Institute For Arts in New York City. There was a problem loading your book clubs. In February 2020, after spending two months in a juvenile correction facility for a crime he didnt commit, 17-year-old Andre Jackson is finally on his way home. You know how some folktales teach lessons that are just no longer valid? Shrek escapes, but Donkey is caught and cornered. Search the history of over 804 billion 4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars. Whatever a beggar boy paints with his brush comes to life, in a masterful story that glows with Demi's jewel-like art. In her characteristic cartoon-style art, figures are easily identified, even in the congested courtyard on the day of the trial. Demi, a practicing Buddhist, lives with her husband in Carnation, Washington. , Hardcover : He suggests holding a trial between the donkey and the rock, and invites all his subjects to the courthouse to witness the strange event. From the striking mountain range to the brilliant colors of the prayer flags and the monks in red and gold, The Donkey and the Rock gives young readers a taste of the beautiful country of Tibet and shares the wisdom of a tale that emerged from it. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. , Item Weight Donkey's special power was his ability to talk, which his owner, an old woman, tried to capitalize on by selling him to Lord Farquaad's knights. Something went wrong. She also studied at the M.S. Once taken in by a rescue they become forever thankful for an improved life alongside compassionate human caretakers and social activity with other similar animals. A traditional tale of India, as well as miniatures produced in that country in the 16th and 17th centuries, inspired this visually striking book. Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2007. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The absurdity of this pageantry wont be lost on youngsters, who will happily follow the antics of the 20 energetic offspring who bound across these pages. There were two big loads of wood stacked one on each side of the little donkey, which almost covered him. Try again. The Donkey and the Rock is a good story for kids that teaches children a good moral. AMERICA is simply the most comfortable liveable of them all. 09 Apr 2023 20:14:53 Unable to add item to List. He also attempts to seduce the Dragon, having learned from Shrek that she is his wife in the other reality, to stop her from eating Shrek and Fiona, but he fails to do so. : The song describes Dominick, a donkey who helps Santa Claus bring presents ("made in Brooklyn ") to children in Italy due to the reindeer being unable to climb the hills (not all cultures . One of the men owns a donkey that has accidentally knocked over a jar of precious oil belonging to the other. The rest of the story deals with the resulting aftermath: Sylvester's personal attempt to change back into his true self and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan's search for their only child. When the donkey accidentally shatters the jar of oil, the two men quarrel and finally agree to consult the king. Sku: 0805059598-3-20129494. Valuable as an entertaining, well-told story, as well as an introduction to Tibetan culture. Immediately afterward, a lion scares Sylvester, and as a defense he wishes himself into a rock--the only thing he could think of at the moment. The book was also featured on an episode of Between the Lions.[3]. He suggests holding a trial between the donkey and the rock, and invites all his subjects to the courthouse to witness the strange event. The king extracts payment from each of them for their silly curiosity and thus recompenses the man who lost his oil. i don't think it's fair to make the people pay just for their curiosity . Her work has received many awards and accolades, among them the Christopher Award, which recognizes individuals whose work makes a positive difference in the world, and the Middle. Shrek, Donkey and Puss lament in a bar called the Poison Apple, only to discover Fiona's father Harold secretly talking to Fairy Godmother, revealing the scam. However, Shrek rescues Donkey before things become too personal, and the two narrowly escape with the Princess before the dragon catches up. ) turns her pen and paints to the world-renowned nun who, According to PW Demi (Gandhi; Buddha) presents a resonant, splendidly illustrated portrait of the "Messenger of Islam," to whom, In her typically well-researched picture-book-biography style, Demi (Muhammad) explores the man and the myths (and the red suit and sleighful of toys). The donkey was the symbol of the Egyptian sun god Ra. He has been criticized as drawing on racial stereotypes of African Americans, both as a sidekick and due to his cowardly, comedic personality. As Shrek and Fiona begin to have a moment, Donkey abruptly returns and interrupts, claiming that a chariot of royal men has arrived. Donkey was also seen in the 2007 Christmas special Shrek The Halls, where he is trying to help Shrek get into the Christmas spirit. Get help and learn more about the design. When the people heard their great king was having a trial about a donkey and a rock they thought he had surely gone mad. Two men are on their way to market when one man's donkey knocks over the other man's jar of precious oil. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Don't be curious? The next day, Shrek berates her for what she supposedly said, and Lord Farquaad comes to take her. Her titles have been designated American Library Association Notable Children's Books, New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books. When they arrive, however, Farquaad has his men try to kill Shrek in an arena to find the perfect champion to find and bring him back Princess Fiona, whom he wants to make his bride. by trying to prove that they care for their donkey's well being, the miller and his son are responsible for the animal's death if the miller and his son had been kinder to their donkey on the trip, the donkey would not have been frightened by them although they want to impress the mayor, the miller and his son embrass him instead As soon as they brought it in he ordered it wrapped with chains and tied outside the prison door to a post. Sitting down to rest a while, he sets his jar of oil on a rock by the roadside, but the neighbor passing by with . If the donkey falls, the jumpers jump again. Now, because of your curiosity in the matter, every one of you shall pay a half-cent before he gets out.". [4] The song eventually peaked at No. Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2007. Well written and entertaining to read together. It is rather humorous and gently teaches that idle curiosity ("busy-bodyness," if that is a word) is not profitable. Shrek and Fiona keep answering no. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 14 in Billboard's "Bubbling under the Hot 100" list in December 1960. After Shrek saves Fiona, Donkey sings "I'm a Believer" at Shrek and Fiona's wedding reception and takes his love, Dragon, as his wife. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The monsters admit that Lord Farquaad drove them out of that location. As he sat there, his neighbor came down the mountain driving his donkey in front of him. At one point in the film, he reveals that he was the donkey traded by Jack for the magic beans, which greatly offended him. The next morning the king announced by his runners through the city that the case would be tried. [2], The donkey is a traditional character in folktales, serving as the fool who exposes the foolishness of other characters, an example of which being Bottom from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Curious to witness the absurd trial, people rush to the courtyard, where the wise king charges each person 10 coins, enough to compensate for the spilled oil. In this version of a tale with many Asian variations, a wise king, who rules a town full of foolish people in the mountains of Tibet, puts a donkey and a rock on trial to settle the dispute between two honest men Demi (The Dragons Tale) deftly adapts a story that allegedly originated in India in 550 B.C. This book is a delightful children's book that every grandma or grandpa should have and read to their grandchildren. One person found this helpful. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is a children's picture book written and illustrated by William Steig, and published in 1969. Another appearance Donkey made was in a short, which was released along with Shrek Forever After. The colorful illustrations bring to life the prayer flags and the monks attire as well as the exceptional scenery of Tibet. Wild donkeys typically grow to around 49 inches (125 centimeters) from hoof to shoulder and weigh around 551 pounds. Luckily, none of them are harmed. She traces the probable Buddhist origin and evolution of the tale, then provides a spare retelling that retains both the humor and the serious moral of the story. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Something went wrong. The clever king comes up with an interesting solution to the central problem in the story and this led into a good discussion with my daughter about his decision/reasoning. : Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In classical and ancient cultures, donkeys had a part. Later on, he is seen with Dragon, who playfully gobbles him up, and then he, along with the other characters, is last seen making a mud angel. Well written and entertaining to read together. "As you very well know, there is no law by which a donkey and a rock can be judged. But this PLANET is fucking shit on a rock. Donkey also appears in Shrek the Musical. The duo meet Fiona, Puss, and the rebellion of ogres in the woods, and Donkey befriends Puss in Boots and the ogres as well. The illustrations throughout are rich with color and capture the beauty of the Tibetan culture and country. Shrek and Puss ride Donkey back to the castle. [4] The fact that Eddie Murphy was cast as a "servile" beast of burden was condemned for its racist undertones. The "moral" of this story is a bit cryptic, even to me (an adult), but i wonder whether that's because i'm living in American pop culture (i.e., voyeuristic, entertainment-centric). This book is a delightful children's book that every grandma or grandpa should have and read to their grandchildren. This led to the song being the No. Well written and entertaining to read together. Addeddate 2021-05-13 03:54:35 Identifier Upon seeing his new kids, Donkey ends up exclaiming: "I gotta get a job!". In the meantime, a simple potter has. Donkey acknowledges that he already knew that there was more to Shrek's character when they met. The Mammoth Stock, the largest domestic breed, is 56 inches from hoof to shoulder and weighs about 950 lbs. The two get into a heated fallout, whereupon Donkey finally explains that Fiona did not say that Shrek was ugly, and the two reconcile. They were both good men, took good care of their old mothers and were honest in all their dealings, and so far as he could see no one was at fault but the donkey and the rock, and he would judge them. When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Audiobooks. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. attraction at the Universal Studios Singapore theme park. Stories of Stone The Donkey and the Rock Chapter 1 - YouTube 0:00 / 12:18 Stories of Stone The Donkey and the Rock Chapter 1 Park Joonho 1 subscriber Subscribe 3 Share 410 views 6 years ago. His probation, Via a white and Chinese American teens poetic narration, Gilbert (When We Were Infinite) delivers a binge-worthy drama starring a flawed, richly characterized family of TV, The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching, One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale, The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China, Dragon Kites and Dragonflies: A Collection of Chinese Nursery Rhymes, The Hallowed Horse: A Folktale from India, In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry for All Seasons. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used.See details for description of any imperfections. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019. Start by pressing the button below! He is voiced primarily by Eddie Murphy. This video had a wide release on January 27, 1992 . the king could've just ended the case easily by paying the oil's cost himself . By the end of the film, they are great friends. In the week leading up to Christmas of 2011, the show hinted at listeners to download the song from iTunes and Amazon. Walking along, he grew very tired and set his jar of oil on a rock by the roadside while he sat down to rest a while. Demi (The Dragons Tale) deftly adapts a story that allegedly originated in India in 550 B.C. However, Shrek comes back outside heartbroken after Fiona went back in, as Charming and Fairy Godmother beat them both to it: Charming tricking Fiona into thinking he is Shrek, and Fairy Godmother convincing Shrek that Fiona is better off with Charming. Two men are on their way to market when one man's donkey knocks over the other man's jar of precious oil. Why have you all come to see so absurd a thing? Donkey then explains why they changed, and that Shrek went inside looking for her. The highlight of this portrait of Gandhi is Demi's (Buddha) artwork, featuring gold borders and accents, splashes of brilliant color and small-scale images. 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