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Asked by wdharrison on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 1:54 pm UTC:

What fantasy or science fiction book had a bar called "Tom Grogs Disgusting
Drinking Hole" and had elf like creatures that rode on rabbits?
I seem to remember the dustcover had a picture of one of the characters
standing next to a rabbit. As you might guess from the name of the bar, the
novel was not very serious. I think it was published in the late 70's or
early 80's.

Uclue Researcher Comment by Researcher answerfinder on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 4:32 pm UTC:

So far I’ve found books with elves riding huge lizards, silver dragons,
horses, giant sea horses, beetles, spiders, cats and elephants, but no
rabbits yet. I hope another researcher may be able to find the answer for
you.

Uclue Researcher Request for clarification by Researcher davidsarokin on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 4:51 pm UTC:

Not your book, but I wonder if this is at all familiar:

http://www.fairy-tale.info/index.php/action_show_id_NDl8PDwmPj58NTB8PDwmPj58NTZ8PDwmPj58.html


It would help to know how close/far this sort of thing is to what you're
seeking.

Thanks.

David

Question clarification by wdharrison on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 5:41 pm UTC:

The feel isn't the same. A bit more Neil Gaimin-ish or Piers Anthony-ish
and less down in Dingley Dell if you know what I mean.

Uclue Researcher Comment by Researcher bowler on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 5:48 pm UTC:

If you don't get an answer I suggest posting this question to
www.whatsthatbook.com.  

It's run by a researcher who used to contribute to this site and is the
expert at finding out this kind of stuff.

Sorry guys, I feel like the Santa Clause in "Miracle on 34th Street".

Uclue Researcher Request for clarification by Researcher Roger Browne (eiffel) on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 8:44 pm UTC:

Hi wdharrison,

This is a long shot, because it is rather "down in Dingley Dell".

What about Wil Huygen's Gnomes stories? The first one of these was
published in 1977. I can't find an online reference to a drinking hole, but
the gnomes rode rabbits (at least they did in the TV adaptation, which was
called "David the Gnome").

The books are described as "illustrated observations of gnome habits,
anatomy and lifestyle designed for all age groups". You can see them here
at Amazon, and can "click to browse inside" the first one:

"Gnomes"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0810909650/

"Secrets of the Gnomes"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0810916142/

"Gnome Life"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0810941368/

Question clarification by wdharrison on Thu 8 Oct 2009 - 9:09 pm UTC:

No, sorry, that's not it.

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