The journey to "Somewhere Else" is easy to read straightforward light verse with illustrations reminiscent of the works of Shel Silverstein and Bruce Lansky. Along the way you'll encounter Pirates, Mr. Perfect, and the unfortunate Mr. Schnee. You'll be warmed by Foolish Frank's Fire, get to see the great Computer Race, and solve the puzzle of the missing part in Incomplete. After meeting Billy on page #1 you will finish at the Ant Races on page #105 and each verse along the way will bring a smile. Everyday situations are made absurd and the impossible is made to seem probable with style and wit to be enjoyed by all ages. Parents will enjoy reading these verses to their children as much as the children will enjoy hearing them. Readers will see places, people, and things that may be familiar, but curiously different with a new point of view. They may even recognize themselves. Over one hundred poems and illustrations to lift the spirit and have you smiling. Reader's Comments: "My eleven-year-old was delighted and wanted to read every verse to me. He couldn't wait to share it with his friends." Stacey Wallman Westwood, California "What fun! What a refreshing view of people and life's simple problems and pleasures. for fans of Shel Silverstein-a must read." Mary Peterman Rockport, Massachusetts "A great read-aloud book for both kids and adults. The illustrations are right on target." Bobbi Beavers Southberwick, Maine "Wonderfully witty! I'm sure I know some of the characters. One or two might be me. Relaxing reading that put a smile in my heart." Rita Wilson Valencia, California

作者簡介 Ali 於香港出生，自小鍾情繪畫創作，從小書包裡的中英數理化課本，以至家中傢俬牆壁也統統畫滿公仔。11 歲便到英國升學，大學主修室內設計，於倫敦 Middlesex University 設計系畢業。插畫故事作品曾於英國《Inklink》漫畫雜誌、《Speakeasy》漫畫月刊丶香港《號外》，《Magpaper》及《Color》等雜誌刊載。 多年來從事商業創作及推廣之餘，仍畫作不斷，2009 年舉行首次個人畫展，將他最珍貴的私人圖像世界與大家分享。"Let's go Somewhere Beautiful" 是 Ali 的第一本 Graphic Novel，把文字和圖像融合，繼續發放他獨特的奇異幻想世界色彩。 Facebook: OldFlower Ali

Irwin Chusid profiles a number of "outsider" musicians - those who started as "outside" and eventually came "in" when the listening public caught up with their radical ideas. Included are The Shaggs, Tiny Tim, Syd Barrett, Joe Meek, Captain Beefheart, The Cherry Sisters, Daniel Johnston, Harry Partch, Wesley Wilis, and others.