He could use three different styles in two different media within one week. He was incredibly prolific, always having pencil and paper at the ready and often used his notebook sketches as the basis for illustrations years later. We hope that the exhibition and book will awaken new admiration for the artistry of this great illustrator, who was also a lovely man who simply loved drawing, and bring this unique archive to a wider audience. The book, published by Jaydem Books, will be on sale at the gallery, the University of Surrey Bookshop, Waterstones in Guildford and The Dulwich Bookshop during December and thereafter at other outlets. A selection of photos of Arthur Chandler with illustrations from the Shepard Archive are available from Jacqui Spiers, University Press Office, tel. 01483 879314.
Admission is free but by ticket only.
Contact the University of Surrey Box Office on 01483 876876. Admission to the lecture is free of charge. Children are encouraged to bring teddy bears.