The UnValentine

By Sam Beeson

Lily doesn't believe in love. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590388437
• ISBN13: 9781590388433
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A Very Goth UnValentine

This book is a short little poem of sorts. Lily doesn't believe in love. And she certainly doesn't believe in Valentine's Day and the cutesy cards and mush that goes along with it. She writes in her journal about how she feels: "Exactly midway through the frigid month of February A day is celebrated by the dull and ordinary. And all around me notes are passed by idiots and stupids -- Packed with sugar-mottoed hearts and naked, pudgy cupids. This ritual, conducted under heart-shaped, crimson flag, Does absolutely nothing for me, but to make me gag!" I have to tell you, this little book is a treasure! My inner-goth girl fell in love with this poem!! The paintings are gorgeous and although the poem is rather simple in prose, the meaning certainly hits home!! The best surprise of all comes at the end of the book. Included are 6 un-valentine cards that YOU can send out. Purely genius!! I realize this isn't much of a review. There's not a lot that I can say without ruining it for you. But if you secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) hate Valentine's Day, have a little goth in you, or just want to look at the beautful pictures, then you must buy this book!! That's the best recommendation I can give!! Next to a bouquet of black roses, this is the best Valentine I could imagine!!

Lucky Charmer

I was quite surprised with this delightful book. I hadn't expected to enjoy it so much and found it to be great gift book with a sweet message for all of the Valentine-haters and lovers alike. Buy it! Perfect to give to others!

The UnValentine

This book is magic. I gave it to my valentine, and she loves it. It just doesn't get better than that. If you are looking for a light-hearted gift for Singles Awareness Day, this is it. We love the lyrical story and the paintings are unspeakably good. A magnificent way to tell a girl you love her without going overboard. Go for it man. You know you want to.

Clever cynical fun!

For all those who hate Valentine's Day yet secretly yearn for someone to hate V-day with, this book is for you. This clever story has heart and just the right amount of cynicism to appeal to both Valentine's lovers and nay-sayers alike. The artwork is simply fantastic. This is a fun book that would make a really great gift.

The UnValentine - a great affordable gift

This book would make a wonderful Valentine's gift for both young and old. It has superb artwork surrounding an endearing story about a young girl and how she comes to appreciate her own special Valentine. It is the perfect size for gift giving, only slightly lager than a traditional Valentine's card. It even has catchy grade-school style Valentine's in the back of the book. Two thumbs up for Valentine's Day. This book may soon become the quintessential hallmark Valentine's story. The UnValentine