Dave McKean - Postcard from Prague

About the book Postcard from Prague

Postcard from Prague is the eighth title in Dave McKean's "Postcard from" series. This travel book illustrates the streets, people, and buildings of Prague. It was created from original drawings made between February 1 and 29, 2020, and then between March 1 and 14, 2020.

This book features only black and white works. Through his illustrations, McKean seeks to portray not only the beauty but also the almost magnetic aura of Prague. Indeed, this city is a "lodestone" that attracts "scientists, artists, alchemists, jewellers and glass blowers, lens makers and obscurantists, philosophers, historians and fabulists, conquerors, despots and chancers", in the words of the artist.

Like the others in the collection, this sketchbook will delight collectors, as well as all illustrators, graphic designers, and comic book authors.

About the artist Dave McKean

Born in England in 1963, Dave McKean has more than one string to his bow. The artist works in illustration, photography, graphic design, comics, and music. His creations combine several techniques, ranging from line drawing to sculpture and collage. In 1987, he created the graphic novel that made him famous, Violent Cases, with his collaborator at the time, screenwriter Neil Gaiman. Throughout his career, Dave McKean has illustrated comics, graphic novels, illustrated stories, album covers, and more. His work has won numerous awards, notably in the United States, Italy, and France.

Technical details

• Limited edition (rare on the market)
• 56 pages
• Small square format (16 x 16 cm / 6.4 x 6.4 inches)
• Black and white illustrations
• Hardcover

Practical information

• Other books in the “Postcard from” series available right here
• Reinforced packaging
• Shipped within 72 hours
• More information on the artist's website