If you don't know Barbara Hodgson, you're about a dozen books behind. She creates illustrated novels that take you completely into a parallel universe - where everything is almost real, but not quite. Her use of ephemera in her books is masterful and adds verisimilitude to her tales. The Tattooed Map follows a young woman on her travels through Northern Africa, geographically, and, through time as well. A fascinating book - a great read and delicious eye candy.
Friday, May 7, 2010
From the Bookshelf
If you don't know Barbara Hodgson, you're about a dozen books behind. She creates illustrated novels that take you completely into a parallel universe - where everything is almost real, but not quite. Her use of ephemera in her books is masterful and adds verisimilitude to her tales. The Tattooed Map follows a young woman on her travels through Northern Africa, geographically, and, through time as well. A fascinating book - a great read and delicious eye candy.
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All of her books are so fascinating. Both the stories and the amazing illustrations always intrigue me.
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