Description
Discover the answers to questions like ‘why did hairdressers cut off their customers’ legs?’ and ‘why did people get paid for farting?’ It’s time to explore the gross and gruesome history of the human body in Kay’s Marvellous Medicine.
Adam is joined by illustrator, comedian and writer Henry Paker for some gruesome live drawing.
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About the Author
Adam Kay
Adam Kay is an award-winning writer and comedian. His debut book, This is Going to Hurt, is a literary sensation: a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, winning a record-breaking four National Book Awards and selling over 3 million copies. was adapted by Kay as the award-winning comedy-drama series on the BBC and AMC. His children’s books Kay’s Anatomy and Kay’s Marvellous Medicine have been translated into 29 languages and sold 500,000 copies. His first children’s picture book Amy Gets Eaten is out in April 2023.
Adam lives in Oxfordshire with his dog and husband (two separate individuals).
About the Artist
Henry Paker
Henry Paker was once a little boy who did silly doodles in the margins of books. Now he is a grown man who does silly doodles in the middle of books. He is an award-winning comedian, writer and illustrator. He co-writes and performs in the Radio 4 sitcom ReincarNathan and co-hosts the Three Bean Salad podcast. Henry has illustrated all of Adam’s children’s books.
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