Why Book Illustration Deserves a Spot Beside Fine Art Paintings
Let’s have a proper look at something that’s always irked me: the idea that book illustration is somehow a lesser art form than fine art painting.
Why Book Illustration Deserves a Spot Beside Fine Art Paintings
Let’s have a proper look at something that’s always irked me: the idea that book illustration is somehow a lesser art form than fine art painting.
Ladybird Books and P.B. Hickling
I never really imagined that Ladybird books could be a source of public domain illustrations until I came across an old one in a charity thrift shop whilst on a day out in the city of Norwich UK yesterday.
Ladybird Books and P.B. Hickling
I never really imagined that Ladybird books could be a source of public domain illustrations until I came across an old one in a charity thrift shop whilst on a day out in the city of Norwich UK yesterday.
Discovering Warwick Goble and The Book of Fairy Poetry: A Timeless Journey into Enchanted Realms
"The Book of Fairy Poetry", illustrated by Warwick Goble, is more than a century old yet continues enthralling readers of all ages with its spellbinding artwork and verses.
Discovering Warwick Goble and The Book of Fairy Poetry: A Timeless Journey into Enchanted Realms
"The Book of Fairy Poetry", illustrated by Warwick Goble, is more than a century old yet continues enthralling readers of all ages with its spellbinding artwork and verses.
Anne Anderson's Mammoth Wonder Book
Anne Anderson was one of the very first illustrators I discovered early on in my public domain journey. I loved her cheerful colours and picture style that gives a gentle nod to the Art Nouveau revolution that was happening around her early in her career.
Anne Anderson's Mammoth Wonder Book
Anne Anderson was one of the very first illustrators I discovered early on in my public domain journey. I loved her cheerful colours and picture style that gives a gentle nod to the Art Nouveau revolution that was happening around her early in her career.
The Mysterious William Henry Walkers
W.H. Walker was the illustrator of a 1907 version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, published by John Lane. A quick Google search will find his dates, or so I thought.
The Mysterious William Henry Walkers
W.H. Walker was the illustrator of a 1907 version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, published by John Lane. A quick Google search will find his dates, or so I thought.
Warwick Goble, War of the Worlds and the Goble Family Tree
For our new website I've revisited Warwick Goble and his work. Did you know he was the first illustrator of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds?
Warwick Goble, War of the Worlds and the Goble Family Tree
For our new website I've revisited Warwick Goble and his work. Did you know he was the first illustrator of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds?