"The History Of Pendennis" By William Makepeace Thackeray, Illustrations by the Author (published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London 1898) - Part 2

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) is of course famous for his novels - a reputation matching that of his contemporary Charles Dickens - but his illustrations are of really high quality, quirky and funny. I was so pleased to discover this dusty old book and bought it for just a pound! People don't appreciate good things anymore... A couple of links for biographies on the author below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Makepeace_Thackeray

http://spartacus-educational.com/Jthackeray.htm

"Don't Talk, Kiss" By Enzo Apicella (Published in Great Britain by Banyan Books, London 1988) - Part 2

A really good biography of Enzo Apicella (born in Naples, Italy 1022) from 2012 here: http://www.designcurial.com/opinion/enzo-apicella18156264

"Don't Talk, Kiss" By Enzo Apicella (Published in Great Britain by Banyan Books, London 1988)

                     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_Apicella

"The Third In Line" - From The Sketchbooks Of Mattias Adolfsson" (published by Sanatorium Publishing 2015)

                                http://www.mattiasadolfsson.com/

"The Nonsense Verse Of Edward Lear" Illustrated By John Vernon Lord (published by Mandarin Paperbacks 1992, first published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape Ltd in 1984) Part 3

The incredibly complex and intriguing work of John Vernon Lord (b.1939). This book has hundreds of illustrations for Edward Lear's limericks and each one is a marvel to look at. The detailed observations of costumes, animals, plants, insects and buildings, the compositions and the surprising humour are a huge inspiration. A must-have for illustration enthusiasts. The artist himself has been publishing quite a few from this book on his own amazing blog (together with loads of other pictures from his long career in publishing): http://johnvernonlord.blogspot.co.uk/

Here is also an extended article on his life and work, published in Sussex Living Magazine on his 75th birthday in 2014: http://sussexliving.com/december-feature-john-vernon-lord-life-illustration/#

"The Nonsense Verse Of Edward Lear" Illustrated By John Vernon Lord (published by Mandarin Paperbacks 1992, first published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape Ltd in 1984) Part 2

                               
             http://johnvernonlord.blogspot.co.uk/

"The Nonsense Verse Of Edward Lear" Illustrated By John Vernon Lord (published by Mandarin Paperbacks 1992, first published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape Ltd in 1984) Part 1

http://johnvernonlord.blogspot.co.uk/

"The Book Of Bunny Suicides" By Andy Riley (published in Great Britain by Hodder And Stoughton, 2003) - Part 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Riley

"The Book Of Bunny Suicides" By Andy Riley (published in Great Britain by Hodder And Stoughton, 2003) - Part 1

 I know, you might think that I'm putting these cartoons up as a reaction to the Brexit vote but I am actually quite relieved with the recent referendum results - a little less power to the banks and the bureaucrats can't do much harm! Both the book and its creator, British cartoonist Andy Riley, are quite famous by now but I do wish the horrible rabbits munching on my lawn and flowers would take the hint and disappear forever!  http://misterandyriley.com/

"Paying Through The Nose And Other English Expressions" By Andrew Niccol, Pictures By Stephen Woodman (published by Sphere Books Ltd, UK 1983) - Part 2

"Paying Through The Nose And Other English Expressions" By Andrew Niccol, Pictures By Stephen Woodman (published by Sphere Books Ltd, UK 1983)

Some pretty funny cartoons in this book! http://www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis/2008/10/08/paying-through-the-nose/  Could not find a website by the artist unfortunately.

"The Best Of Fred" By Rupert Fawcett (published by Headline Book Publishing, London 1998) Part 2

Four more from Rupert Fawcett's dark humour - here's the artist's website again for more info and links:  http://www.rupertfawcettcartoons.com/  By the way, prints and other merchandise by the artist can be purchased here: http://www.cafepress.com/offtheleashdoggycartoonsshop

"The Penguin Ronald Searle" By Ronald Searle (published by Penguin Books Ltd, London 1960) - Part 5

Just three more from Ronald Searle (1920-2011). These are under the heading "Signing Off"....