Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Alice at the Illustration Cupboard

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, AND WHAT SHE FOUND THERE
ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN VERNON LORD
17 October – 5 November 2011.

Illustrationcupboard invites you to join an excursion into Alice’s second adventure, Through the Looking Glass. Launching the new edition of this timeless classic, by boutique publisher Artist’s Choice Editions, this exhibition of John’s Vernon Lord’s original artwork is a truly a feast for all Alice-enthusiasts and more. Two year’s in production his long-awaited sequel to Alice in Wonderland, exhibited here at the gallery in 2009, exceeds every expectation. The exquisite illustrations are truly breathtaking not only in their imaginative exploration of Alice's world but also the virtuosity of John’s profound technical abilities, which have been so influential to scores of students throughout his long academic career.
Original artwork starts at £99
Copies of Alice Through The Looking Glass: Cloth-bound edition of 420 copies, signed and numbered. (£99)
Special edition (with 4 coloured-prints and John Vernon Lord full-colour illustrated bibliographical text in slipcase) of 98 copies, signed and numbered. (£360)
Enjoy a brief walk-through of the gallery exhibition here: http://www.youtube.com/illustrationcupboard
Preview the artwork on www.illustrationcupboard.com

*Please note that Animation Autumn celebrating 40 years of Mr Benn and 30 years of Danger Mouse continues on our first floor gallery.*

Illustration Cupboard
22 Bury St, St James’sm London SW1Y 6AL

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