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is by John Burningham for "Courtney" (1994). Reminiscent of Lyle the crocodile, Courtney is an indespensible pet - even when he disappears. Here Burningham's art is at its most sparse and spidery. He delights in awkward poses & less is definitely more!

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2020-01-02

WAR OF THE WORLDS “Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.” Illustrations by Henrique Alvim Corrêa (1906). A story by English author, first serialised in 1897.

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2019-12-26

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - as Illustrated by Gustave Doré (1832-1883). “Leave my loneliness unbroken! — quit the bust above my door!”

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2019-12-23

More from The Nursery Alice (1890), with coloured enlargements from John Tenniel's illustrations to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. “Where should I go?" - Alice. "That depends on where you want to end up." - The Cheshire Cat.”

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2019-12-23

Illustrations from 'Around the World in 80 Days', by the French writer, Jules Verne (1828–1905) - a novel published in 1873. The artist is Jonathan Burton. “It's really useful to travel, if you want to see new things.”

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2019-12-18

Three Illustrations (1916) by Frank C. Papé (1878-1972) from The Russian Story Book [Richard Wilson].

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2019-12-01

is by Lisbeth Zwerger for "Anderson's Fairy Tales" (1991). A scene from The Swineherd - characteristic (deceptive) simplicity, fluid, graceful lines, elegant composition, superb observation of figures & costume. Utterly outstanding, one of the greats!

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2019-11-29

"Abroad" is a sweet little story about children going on holiday; beautifully illustrated by Thomas Crane (England, 1843–1903), the older brother of Walter Crane.

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2019-11-28

Illustrations from The Nursery Alice (1890), a later version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The artist is John Tenniel (England, 1820-1914). “Why, there's hardly enough of me left to make ONE respectable person!”

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2019-11-26

is by Arthur Rackham for Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt" (1936). The famous scene "In the Hall of the Mountain King", immortalised in music by Grieg, depicting Peer and the Norwegian Trolls. A scene very much on my mind for my next book

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2019-11-22

is by Harvey Weiss for "The Big Clean Up" (1967). An adored book from my childhood, in which a boy tidies his room, only to discover every piece of trash is useful, & he keeps it all. Wonderful limited colour retro illustrations. Witty, creative, fab!

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2019-11-16

Illustrations (1906) for War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. The artist is Henrique Alvim Corrêa. “This isn't a war," said the artilleryman. "It never was a war, any more than there's war between man and ants.”

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2019-11-07

Scary illustrations from a Victorian children's book: 'Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop' (1887) by M.B. [Pub. Myra & Son].

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2019-11-05

is by Emily Sutton for "A First Book of the Sea" by (2018). Here's Lord Beauford's Scale, just right for the wet & windy weather. I love Sutton's illustrations, full of inventive techniques, beautiful observation, & a nod to Ravilious.

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2019-11-03

From The Nursery "Alice". A shortened version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) by Lewis Carroll and artist, John Tenniel. “Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.”

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2019-10-27

is by Warwick Goble for "Folk Tales from Bengal" by Behari Day Lal (1912). He had a particular interest in the Orient, but gave up illustrating for cycling and rowing. This echoes Dulac and the Golden Age illustrators...

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2019-10-27

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Fab artist is With fascinating illustrations and full of strange magic! ✨✨
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2019-10-25

is by Elena Polenova for The Firebird, in fact for an art collective journal rather than a book - The World of Art (1900), famous for contributions from Bakst & Bilibin. Polenova also illustrated many books & decorated furniture. Gorgeous Art Nouveau!

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2019-10-24

is by Tony Ross for "Tadpole's Promise" by Jeanne Willis (2003). A deliciously shocking tale of Nature and metamorphosis, illustrated by the prolific Mr Ross with customary wit, edgy line and bold colour.

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2019-10-22