I wrote a book!

Cover for The Bear At The Back Of The Book

I had a wonderful time creating this story, visually and conceptually. It pushed me far outside of my comfort zone and I found myself printing kitchen lithographs at midnight on the kitchen table. I spent a few nights like that, cups of tea going cold on my right, plug in heater by my side (it was christmas). My audiobook of choice was Wolf's Brother by Michelle Paver, which truly evoked the feeling of being stalked through the night by a bear.

Plot;

Sophie is the main character of this story, and she's supposed to be at home on the first page... but she's not. She finds her self at the back of the book, and has to walk through the story backwards to the beginning. Only she's not the only creature walking through this book...

It's a post-modern picture book aimed at 5-9 year old readers (ish) and challenges the normal format that a young reader sees. It is also whimsical adventure that may keep you at the edge of your seat!

But you will have to wait to see it until you A) get a sneak preview of my Dummy Book during my open studio event in June. Or B) Visit me at the Graduate Show in London 2026, Or C) It is snapped up and properly published following my graduation... I can only dream.

Progress Shots:

I made this book as a part of my Paradox Module (Module 3) of my Masters Degree at the Cambridge School of Art/Anglia Ruskin University. This year - my final year- I will make more books and eventually graduate in 2026, with a portfolio of (I hope) vibrant illustrations.