art and illustration

In many ways this feels like the perfect time to feature the brooding genius of Edward Gorey, and, as luck would have it, Hindman Auctions in Chicago is offering a substantial collection on Novembe

In 1955, Ramona Quimby blew into the world of picture books with the gale-force that only a young child can summon.

Los Angeles — Today, illustrated books are generally associated with children’s literature, but pictures have long played a role in all sorts of reading matter.