Here you’ll find my surveys of places of interest associated with children’s books, illustration art and publishing as well as musings and reflections on a variety of related themes.
As I reflect on the one-year anniversary of a war that never should have started, my heart is heavy with grief and sadness for the many thousands of lives lost. […]
Uniting Through Art and Literature: A Powerful Reminder That Transcends Divides Read More »
Alice: “Who are these funny little people?”Hatter: “Your Majesty, they are our imitators!”Alice: “Curiouser and curiouser!” E.T. Reed “Tenniel’s “Alice” reigns Supreme” is a 1907 leaflet published by Macmillan (the
“Tenniel’s “Alice” reigns supreme!” or does it in your books? Read More »
I stared at Disney-style Cinderella, she stared back. Exaggerated blond hair, disproportionately huge eyes, unrealistically narrow waist-line and a la-di-da posture. All this in acidic bright colours! Oh, dear… The
Reflections on “publishing symbiosis” of cheap mass-produced books for children Read More »
Tara Books, a publishing house from Chennai in south India, are an inspiring collective of individuals – writers, designers and bookmakers – who create illustrated and handmade books for children
My romance with Tara Books Read More »
Heavens on Earth for book lovers and bibliophiles About 20,000 castles are scattered across the picturesque landscape of Germany. Many of those remarkable historic monuments are homes to various specialty
Picture Books Museum at Burg Wissem in Troisdorf, Germany Read More »
