Dave McKean - Postcard from Copenhagen

About the book Postcard from Copenhagen

Postcard from Copenhagen is the ninth title in Dave McKean's "Postcard from" series. This travel book illustrates the streets, people, and buildings of Copenhagen. It was created from original drawings made between June and September 2022, then finalized in September 2023 and May 2024.

Like Postcard from Venice, this book is one of the few in the collection to contain color works in addition to black and white ones. Through his illustrations, McKean wants to show that, while Copenhagen is an orderly city, it is not boring. On the contrary, it has “details that disturb, amuse, and baffle” — details that the artist strives to reveal throughout the pages.

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

→ NB: There is an error in the production of the book. One of the double pages has been repeated. The artist himself has therefore personalized the two extra pages with small original drawings in silver pen!

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 & white and color 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