Gabriela Dubska I

 

Oh! I just love the strange illustrations in this book, 'Kdo je nejsilnejsi?' by Gabriela Dubska (1915-2003)  published in 1967. The spangle eyed whale is just a delight as is the anthropomorphised iceberg. 

Delwyn Cunningham I

 

'Dick Witington and his Cat' published in 1979 by Oscar Weigle and beautifully illustrated with this characterful cat by Delwyn Cunningham.

Roger Duvoisin XXIII

 'What's right for Tulip' 1969, yet another Roger Duvoisin treasure, I will be sad when there are no more to be found, how gorgeous is the polar bear.

Ancka Gosnik-Godec,

 

Grand-Mère Raconte 1969 a retold Slovenian folk tale by Kristina Brenk, illustrated by Ancka Gosnik-Godec. I chose this book because I liked the almost medieval tapestry style illustrations. 

Adam Wurtz VII

 

An illustrated book of poetry 'Rokavigasztalo' by Adam Wurtz published in 1973. I am enjoying finding this Hungarian illustrators back catalogue of wild colourful illustrations and great linear works.

Jenny Meilihove

 I love this tender image by Jenny Meilihove.

Blanca Gómez V

 Coffee!!!!! by Blanca Gómez. 

Adam Wurtz VI

'A Harom Amulett', collection of fairy tales by Azsiai Mesék, 1984 magically illustrated by Adam Wurtz with his tell tale psychedelic colours, loose brushwork and line.

Jerzy Srokowski III

 

A book of three stories;"The Ice Cream Story," "The Rain Story," and "The Whale Story." 1966. Written by Tadeusz Sliwiak and illustrated by Jerzy Srokowski with fantastic collage and line work. 

Adam Wurtz V

Falatka Királysága written by Török Sándor, illustrated by Adam Wurtz and published in 1976.

 

Philip Dey Eastman

 

Philip Dey Eastman illustrations for his 1958 book "Sam and the Firefly". P.D Eastman ( 1909 –1986) was an animator for Walt Disney until 1942, when he was drafted to the army, fortuitously to the Signal Corps film unit, which was headed by Theodor Geisel, who later became known as Dr. Seuss. From 1945-1952 he worked as writer and storyboard artist for 'Mr Magoo' animations. Philip Dey Eastman also wrote and illustrated many children's books. In 1952 he started his freelance career and he was encouraged by Theodor Geisel to write a series of children's books for his 'BEGINNER BOOKS' project at Random House.

 

Denman Hampson

Possome by Denman Hampson
 

Shel Silverstein 1930-1999

 

Shel Silverstein  1930-1999

Wilfried Blecher IV

 

'Who is the King of the Animals' by Wilfried Blecher, 1973. This book is illustrated in black and white with William's marvellous detailed woodcuts full of his signature texture and detail.