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| Author | Robert Anwood |
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| Illustrator | Sarah Nayler |
| Publisher | Ebury Press |
Publication date | 2007 |
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| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0-09-192151-4 |
| OCLC | 137312843 |
Emus Can't Walk Backwards is the sequel to Robert Anwood's 2006 book Bears Can't Run Downhill . As with the first book, it investigates so-called pub facts.
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Robert Anwood is the pseudonym of the author of the humour book Bears Can't Run Downhill. it was followed by a sequel in September 2007, Emus Can't Walk Backwards.
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Reverse motion is a special effect in cinematography whereby the action that is filmed is shown backwards on screen. It can either be an in-camera effect or an effect produced with the use of an optical printer. There are various reasons why this technique may be adopted, such as for comedic effect or for safety reasons.
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