Dark Fairytales
Explore the darker side of fairytales as interpreted by illustrator Kerby Rosanes.
Across 80 pages of brand-new illustrations, epic storyteller Kerby Rosanes explores the twists, turns and darker depictions of folklore. Filled with unique portrayals of popular tales, including a portrait of the ruthless wolf-slayer Red Riding Hood, Kerby’s haunting renderings will challenge your preconceptions of popular stories as you bring them to life with colour.
Tales explored in the book include The Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Bluebeard, Aladdin and many more.
Text pages at the back of the book provide more details on Kerby’s creations.
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes has turned his stunningly detailed and fantastical artwork into a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Working mainly with ordinary black pens, Kerby's art is characterized by whimsical lines, patterns and doodle creatures which are combined to create awe-inspiring compositions.
He left his job as a graphic designer in a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for various clients, and collaborating with other artists and design agencies around the world.
Kerby's colouring and doodling books, Animorphia, Imagimorphia, Mythomorphia, Fantomorphia, Geomorphia, Colourmorphia, Kaleidomorphia, Worlds Within Worlds, Fragile World, Mythic World, Alien Worlds, World of Colour, Colour Universe, Reflections, Wondrous Animals and Mythic Animals published by LOM ART (Michael O'Mara Books), have been hugely successful and have sold over two million copies across 35 territories.
Website: www.kerbyrosanes.com
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