The Art of Faery

Introduction

This new fairy book commissioned and produced by Chrysalis Books and presented by David Riché features Myrea Pettit's pictures and drawings with foreword written by Brian Froud.

"From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art.

The new and modern artists whose work appears here triumphantly occupy the space left by such innovators as Arthur Rackham and Cicely Mary Baker. Some have rebelled against the old traditions or turned them on their head; others follow in the paths forged by earlier masters.

Each one has chosen his or her favorite pieces, and all the illustrators reveal their inspiration, preferred techniques, and working methods.

Pen-and ink, watercolor, oil, pastel: every medium is represented in gorgeous images by John Arthur, Julie Baroh, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Linda Biggs, Amy Brown, Hazel Brown, James Browne, David Delamare, Brian Froud, Maxine Gadd, Jessica Galbreth, Marja Lee Kruÿt, Myrea Pettit, Natalia Pierandrei, Stephanie Pui Mun-Law, Linda Ravenscroft, Ann Mari Sjögren, Paulina Stuckey, Ryu Takeuchi, Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly, Kim Turner and Maria J.William".

Review the Book Signing at Waterstones

'The Art of Faery' (Collins and Brown) was published in October 2003.