Clement Hurd V

Another wood grain based illustrated book by Clement Hurd, written by his wife Edith Thatcher Hurd is 'The Blue Heron Tree', published in 196 by Viking Press. 

Clement Hurd II

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.