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A never-before published personal account of the work of the inimitable author and illustrator, fully illustrated with over 200 colour pictures. Provides an insight by Blake into his own practice and his famous collaborations. Split into 12 chapters, Blake animatedly describes his working processes, his travels and his various projects and commissions, including his 'illustrated walls' projects for hospitals in the UK and France. An unsurpassed collection of his achievements, and a must for fans, aficionados and professionals alike.
Synopsis
The author is one of the best-known illustrators in the world, creating iconic characters for amongst others Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, and Roald Dahl. In this title, he writes about his projects and describes his working processes, his collaborators, his travels, and his various projects and commissions.