Art Of The Book

17/06/2026

Valerie Greeley: ‘’The Easter Bunny with a wheel barrow’’

A commission for an Easter card, published by Camden Graphics Ltd, 1987
Watercolour and inks on paper
Image size 165 x 105mm
Signed by the artist
Published

We are delighted to welcome to Art Of The Book the wonderful and mightily talented Val Greeley, whose work has long been a favourite of mine.   
  
From a training in Art & Design Val has worked with many of the world’s leading and historic brands as well as being in the forefront of card design in its heyday, and publishing. But don’t take my word for it.. read a fascinating biography in her own words on our site at www.artofthebook.co.uk  
Our link is in the bio.  
  
Valerie Greeley The Bookseller Books for Keeps Walker Picture Books Walker Books Joe Pearson

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Valerie Greeley   
‘Baby Animals’ published by Happy Cat Books, 1999 , Watercolour and black ink 
  
We are delighted to welcome to Art Of The Book the wonderful and mightily talented Val Greeley, whose work has long been a favourite of mine.   
  
From a training in Art & Design Val has worked with many of the world’s leading and historic brands as well as being in the forefront of card design in its heyday, and publishing. But don’t take my word for it.. read a fascinating biography in her own words on our site at www.artofthebook.co.uk  
Our link is in the bio.  
  

04/06/2026

CHARLES KEEPING 
AN ILLUSTRATOR’S LIFE 
 
We have just acquired a rare copy of this wonderful biography of the great Charles Keeping.  
 
One of my favourite artists, when I was young, I poured over his illustrations and jacket covers, hypnotised and enthralled by his magnetic vision.  
 
This lovely book, now out of print is an absolute must for all book-lovers and illustration students. I am adding it to our bookshop now. Link in the bio. 
 
Www.artofthebook.co.uk

17/05/2026

Welcoming a new face!  
 
Valerie Greeley  
‘Field Rabbit with young’ published by Blackie 
 
We are delighted to welcome to Art Of The Book the wonderful and mightily talented Val Greeley, whose work has long been a favourite of mine.  
 
Froma training in Art & Design Val has worked with many of the world’s leading and historic brands as well as being in the forefront of card design in its heyday, and publishing. But dont take my word for it.. read a fascinating biography in her own words on our site at www.artofthebook.co.uk 
Our link is in the bio. 
 

02/05/2026

TOWERS AND TALES ‘26 
SATURDAY 2 MAY  
LISMORE CASTLE 
EIRE 
 
Once again May brings around the Towers and Tales Festival- an annual feast of all things good in the world of picture books. Hosted by the magical Lismore Castle, this year will see an array of finest picture books authors and illustrators from Ireland and beyond!
 
Saturday 2nd May will see a smorgasbord of free and ticketed events around the castle and all over the town of Lismore. A perfect getaway for families both Irish and international!  
 
There will also be a focus on performing arts in the castle courtyard, which is sure to be spectacular! Come and join us!  
 
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.𝐢𝐞/𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 
 

23/04/2026

TOWERS AND TALES ‘26 
SATURDAY 2 MAY  
LISMORE CASTLE 
EIRE 
 
Once again May brings around the Towers and Tales weekend - an annual feast of all all things good in the world of picture books. Hosted by the magical Lismore Castle, this year will see an array of Ireland’s finest picture books authors and illustrators.  
 
Saturday 2nd May will see a smorgasbord or free and ticketed events around the caslte and all iber the town of Lismore. A perfect getaway for families both Irish and international!  
 
There will also be a focus on performing arts in the castle courtyars, which is sure to be spectacular! Come and join us!  
 
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.𝐢𝐞/𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 
 

16/04/2026

SHOEN KAI - Annual exhibition of Calligraphy at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ueno Park, Tokyo 
 
Congratulations to my friend Iccho Hama-san for winning this years first prize 🥇.  
 
‘’Japanese Calligraphy, known as ‘Shado’, is more than a method of writing - it’s a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, calligraphy transforms the simple act of writing into a dynamic visual and emotional experience. Each stroke is an expression of intent, discipline and the calligrapher’s intent’’ (SK).  
 
Amazing to see this huge collection of work, exhibited in the impressive halls of these esteemed national art gallery. The diversity, intensity, skill and expression of the Kanji is profound.  
 

15/04/2026

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE  (1963)
MAURICE SENDAK  
 
Do you remember this one? The Wild Things that so many of is grew uo with - that wonderful book that help forge  many a childhood dream and caper, and has inspired writers and artists ever since. It was a favourite of mine - and still is.  
 
We are so very fortunate to have innour collection two editions from the increasingly rare boxed set that Harper and Row issued, with Sendak, in 1971. A limited run of these elegant sets were issued, not particularly as a commercial enterprise, but have now acquired cult status.  
 
All the more special is that these are signed by Sendak - a true rarity indeed.  
 
They can be viewed by appointment and on our website at www.artofthebook.co.uk. Our link is in the bio.  
 
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