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Combining the great tradition of British topographic artists with the rich era of autolithography of the 1940s and 1950s, she created her own very personal and individual visual style. An unsung heroine of printmaking, uninterested in publicity or fame, she created an artistic legacy that is instantly recognisable for its exuberant use of colour and texture.Rena Gardiner is fortunate in the two authors responsible for this celebration of her work, which includes nearly 200 illustrations  -  many of which have never been published before.\nBoth Julian Francis and Martin Andrews have long been Rena's champions. As well as tracking down lost paintings and rare copies of her books, Julian Francis has contributed a meticulous list of her books, leaflets, cards and prints. 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