Many of the books that Clement Hurd illustrated in his career were written by his wife Edith Thacher (1910-1997), to whom he was married in 1939. This powerhouse couple created many children's books and a son who also became a children's book creator. 'The So-So Cat 1964', appears to have been illustrated with layered woodcuts which does give a satisfyingly spooky sky-scape.
Acebal Antonio's wonderful illustrated witch in 'Bruxa', written by Pablo Fraile Dorado, where the poor witch has mislaid her broomstick and cannot get up to her usual halloween exploits.
"Bruja is a celebration of imagination, where I wanted to move away from the typical evil witch to create a character that children can find fun and relatable. Gorgona is mischievous and clumsy, yes, but she also has a big heart. This story is a journey into the unexpected, a play of light and shadow, of fear and laughter, perfect for sharing on the most magical night of the year." Antonio Acebal
"Today I'm Going to Sleep" by Maiko Matsum a new edition published 12 years after it's first self published edition. It is such a gentle beautiful book, and perfect for the beginning of winter, oh to be able to hibernate.
Oh no! it is that time when we get an extra hour in bed to compensate for the walls closing in around dim light bulbs. I love this collage by Fearofrevolt, it perfectly sums up my feelings at this time of year.
"Ao-kun the Clock" written by Elizabeth Roberts, illustrated by Maho Tonouchi.
Today is the day we march into winter. This image is by Hana Berggren an Edinburgh based illustrator who makes her own medievalist artworks, zines and wonders.
These collages by Gaby Collascherie have a gentle longing which I love, I think it is the colours and the use of windows and doorways to frame other views.
Intricately observed, richly decorative paintings observed from above by Frances Featherstone, who delights in a cacophony of textile and surface pattern. This series is called 'From the Perspective of Angels'.
As we enter the time of jumpers and darkness I wanted to share some of Morvern Graham's jumpers as I was re-acquainted with her wonderful work at a print festival this summer.
Rain and Hail' is an illustrated science book in which astronomer Professor Franklyn Branley gives an easy-to-understand explanation of rain and hail. This is the original version of the translation "Rain and Hail" was published in 1963. Helen Borten uses a limited three colour pallet using simple graphic illustrations combined with woodblock prints. Here the illustrations are taken from the blue English version and the green Japanese version.
