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Mirror (2010) by Jeannie Baker.
If you’re up on children’s books, you’ve probably seen this already. And if not, get your hands on it pronto. Jeannie Baker has created a stunning wordless masterpiece with her collages depicting a day in the life of two young boys, one in Australia and one in Morocco.
Mirror has a unique lay out. You open the book and flip through two sets of stories simultaneously — the similarities, differences and intersections between the lives of these two boys (and by extension any two people) become the real narrative.
Have I mentioned how beautiful these collages are? Wow.
Wow. That is a crazy talent.
Silly Symphonies - Who Killed Cock Robin? (1935)
I also did an entry on an 1865 version of The Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin last year. The best thing about this one is that Jenny Wren is clearly Mae West.
Silly Symphonies - The Water Babies, 1935.
I did a detailed entry on The Water Babies last year.
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I am a winner. Or so says the picture.
» 'Hugo' author's latest leaves readers 'Wonderstruck'
Interesting little interview with Brian Selznick.
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Tom Gauld
* This post was originally credited to Edward Gorey but it was pointed out to me that there’s a different artist’s signature in the corner. I’d found this during a Google search for Gorey & it does resemble his work, so I just took it for granted. I’ve fixed the credit now, though. Sorry for any confusion! -
coldraresteaksandwich
I miss the word “jalopies.” Seems like it’s fading into obscurity.
