The Boy in the Oak by Jessica Albarn
An enchanting tale of fairies and how they protect the natural world, stunningly illustrated by up-and-coming British artist Jessica Albarn. In the garden behind a small cottage grows an ancient oak tree that hides a secret. The young boy who lives in the cottage couldn't care less about the tree and certainly doesn't know it is enchanted. But all is about to change, as the fairies living in the oak are about to cast a spell that will change his life forever...Jessica Albarn is a fine artist having studied sculpture, painting, drawing and printmaking at Middlesex University in London. Inventor of an interactive toy called Brainbow, a finalist at the BFIY awards, Jessica prizes a connection with the magical time of childhood. Experiences and discoveries she made as a child and that of her own children have inspired much of her work.
She has exhibited extensively around London and as far out as a 17th century lookout tower on the cliffs of Essex as well as a show at Marmalade Towers in London, in connection with Marmalade magazine. In 2008 she showed in Stokholm which followed a limited edition book, Bee-headed, published by Cederteg Publishing in Sweden. Recently she has collaborated with Modus Design Co., Helmut Lang in Tokyo and Oasis for their Designer Collective collection. Fascinated by nature, Jessica has worked closely with insects and spiders in all of her art, finding the beauty in all creatures, dead or alive. As a child she loved old faerie tales. The Butterfly Ball by Alan Aldridge was her favourite illustrated book. The idea of faeries being both delicate and deadly and, like insects, existing in a world we cohabit formed the basis for her first storybook, The Boy in the Oak. To learn more about Jessica visit www.jessicaalbarn.co.uk.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781897476529 |
| ISBN 10 | 1897476523 |
| Title | The Boy in the Oak |
| Author | Jessica Albarn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simply Read Books |
| Year published | 2010-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |