THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOBGOBLINS Published!

So excited to just (literally) receive a copy of the long-awaited Secret History of Hobgoblins book!

There was, apparently, a tassel malfunction (I couldn't make this stuff up) that slightly delayed its publication, but the UK edition is now out and I am beyond thrilled with it. The stories of Hobgoblins are closely tied to hearth and home, and from where I sit on this rainy Saturday, leaves piling up around the house, it's the perfect book for Fall and Winter. The artists have done the most extraordinary job! Larry MacDougall, Alan Lee (of Lord of the Rings fame), Virginia Lee, Gary Chalk, Douglas Carrell, Fernando Molinari....the books is bursting with the most wondrous illustrations. But don't take my word for it, I've put some art and page spreads up on my website. Have a look!

http://www.ariberk.com/hobgoblins.html


And while you're at it, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE HIS LIFE AND TIMES is also now available in both its US and UK editions. This was a joint effort by Kris McDermott and myself...our first wife and husband bit of co-authoring! I've also put up some art, pages, as well as a video the publisher made of all the little flaps and pamphlets in the book being opened. It's gotten awesome reviews so far. You can see all that here:

http://www.ariberk.com/shakespeare.html

Enjoy!