Art Of The Book

03/09/2026

‘’Rope ladders came snaking down’’ 
 
Produced for and illustrated in ‘’The Odyssey’’, retold by Gillian Cross, Walker Books, 2012 
Gouache on board 
Image size: 380 X 430mm 
Signed 
Published artwork 
£1850:- 
 
Odyssey’s encounter on the mysterious island of Aeolus - I loved this wonderful spread from the very first moment I first saw it. A superb combination of simplicity, perspective and arrangement affording a powerful sense of motion, action imminence.  
  
This original and other work from The Odyssey is available for purchase and can been seen on our website. Link in the bio.   
  
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29/08/2026

‘’Disguised in a Deerskin Cloak’’  
 
Neil Packer  
Produced for and illustrated in The Odyssey, retold by Gillian Cross, Walker Books, 2012  
Gouache on paper  
420 x 295mm  
Signed by the artist 
£1850:-  
 
I absolutely love Neil’s ability to collate and absorb influence from artwork from different eras and cultural backgrounds; it is inspiring - binding and blending to create his own unique and deeply powerful images.   
  
This original and other work from the book is available for purchase and can been seen on our website. Link in the bio.   
  
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28/08/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 
‘’𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞’’ 
Produced for and illustrated in The Odyssey, retold by Gillian Cross, Walker Books, 2012 
Gouache on board 
Image size: 250 X 295mm 
Signed 
Published 
 
I absolutely love this wonderful rendition of the sea god Neptune, depicted by Neil in his Odyssey. His ability to appreciate and absorb influence from artwork from different eras and cultural backgrounds is inspiring - binding and blending to create his own unique and deeply powerful images.  
 
This original and other work from the book can been seen on our website. Link in the bio.  
 
Walker Picture Books Walker Picture Books Walker Picture Books Books for Keeps The Bookseller The Booksellers Association

25/08/2026

Odysseus on Circe’s Island 
Neil Packer 
Produced for and illustrated in ‘The Odyssey’, retold by Gillian Cross, published by Walker Books, 2012 
Gouache on paper 
 
For thise of us who were transfixed by Christopher Nolan’s latest epic, here is Neil’s take in the sorceress Circe. This fantastic book and its pair ‘The Iliad’ have long been regarded as two of the best depictions of Homer’s enduring classic.  
 
This original and other work from the book can been seen on our website. Link in the bio.  
 
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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.  
  
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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!  
 
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