Drawn To Drawing

by John Vernon Lord, Posy Simmonds

John Vernon Lord is a master illustrator of children's and adult books. His famous book The Giant Jam Sandwich has been in print for over forty years.

This collection presents a wealth of previously unpublished material from sketchbooks and diaries along with memoirs from Lord himself. It is an essential chapter in the history of twentieth century illustration and offers an insight into the life and working practices of a master draughtsman.

Genres: Art

302 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 2013

Reviews

[Lynn]

John Vernon Lord is a British artist who has spent his life drawing illustrations for children's and adult books as well as advertisements. He attended art school in the 1950s, and began teaching at the University of Brighton in the 1960s. His most famous book is The Giant Jam Sandwich. The book is a collection of his illustrations over the years and comments about them by the artist. It is a treasure trove for those who draw, and love drawing. A pleasure to read and peruse over.

[Christina]

Just a gorgeous book you move through randomly and find another work to marvel at.

[Louise]

Not much reading but excellent book.

[Miz]

Absolutely brilliant - I could read and study this book again and again... and probably will!