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- ISBN 9780750986014
- Dimensions: 248 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jun 2018
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Katherine Soutar has provided the cover illustrations for the vast majority of books in The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series. This new collection features the best of these illustrations along with an explanation of the inspiration behind each design. Through the introductory text accompanying each illustration we gain an insight into how this artist works, learn how creating her fascinating artwork is often very much a family affair, and read anecdotes about working with storytellers.
KATHERINE SOUTAR is an artist and illustrator who creates bespoke artwork for storytellers, songwriters and The History Press on the Folk Tales series. She also delivers workshops blending art and storytelling, and gives presentations and talks on illustration. During term time she works as Artist in Residence at Madeley Academy. Katherine has a first class Honours degree in Art and a postgraduate diploma in Art Therapy. Her studio is at Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. TAFFY THOMAS was the founder of legendary ’70s folk theatre company Magic Lantern. After surviving a major stroke in 1985, he used oral storytelling as speech therapy, which led him to find a new career working as a storyteller. One of the UK’s most loved storytellers, he was made an MBE in the 2000 New Year’s Honours List for services to storytelling and charity. In 2000-2011 he became the first laureate for storytelling, a role created to promote the power of stories. Taffy is the artistic director of the Northern Centre for Storytelling in Grasmere and is ethe author of many History Press books.
