Sea King

I know this doesn't help anyone but this is one of those books that you really have to see in the flesh to get why it's so irresistible. It's the qualities of ink on printed page; how the vivid colours sit on the actual off-white paper. But what's also interesting is how the book is an artist's view of sealife rather than, say, a botanists. To me, the patterns feel like they've been dramatised to emphasise their dynamism with an artist's or even a graphic designer's sensibility. It's all symmetry and repetition and a bit of chiaroscuro thrown in for good measure.

 

 

 

Comments

[Tim Graham]

Have you also spotted the wonderful period dedication in this book?

[Richard]

Hi Tim,

I'll have a look for it tonight. Thanks. It's a lovely book.

[Coralie]

You are finding such amazing books.
Thanks for sharing them. I am on the
case to search a few of these beauties out.

[Richard]

Hi Coralie,

Don't know how I manage it to be honest; it's all luck. (I know I've said this before but, your work is amazing!).

Thanks for visiting.

[Coralie]

Thanks for your kindness Ace Jet

My work is nothing compared to Horse Stick!
Forever in my memory.

[Richard]

Yeah, Horse Stick WAS great wasn't it.

[Coralie]

Yes. Another fine example of your luck.