Now, who's up for the dare?Īn excerpt about the author: Chris (Sickels) describes his magical work saying, 'The sculptures sometimes look pretty crude, or the stitching is really rough, or the buildings are painted really sloppily.

This book is not for everyone's fancy but could thrill those who are willing to attempt. The story, not brilliant in plot because its premise revolved only in the things kids do out of boredom.

I like the play of colors, the junk art, blocking etc. And not to mention, the presentation of this book, this is a photographic delight. The characters, Ian and Ann are by far the most stoic lovely kids you can find. The graphic is well made, in a very eccentric way. There are no fairy godmothers here, no genies and definitely no singing princesses.īut don’t get me wrong, I am actually raving for this book. They'd not only wake up sweating but drenched in their micturation*! This is as weird as Tim Burton wants his Children's books to look like. They'd have nightmares especially if someone gives this on the night before Christmas. It is a picture book alright, but little sissy kids should never have this in their to be read list. I was expecting a cute little Children's picture book. Showcasing the wit, charm and inimitable style of the award-winning illustrator Red Nose Studio, The Look Book is an artistic romp through a carefully constructed world that will appeal to artists, designers, and anyone who loves things slightly off-kilter.

In the guise of a children's book, this quirky and delightful book combines stunning photographs of miniature scenes with dark wit and clever turns of phrase. Hand-lettered text accompanies the visuals, and the homophones are disturbing and funny, created with dark wit and executed with cinematic style. He creates miniature characters, puts them in beautiful settings, and then takes stunning photographs. Using charming word pairs and clever turns of phrase, Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio has illustrated a bizarre world we would all love to visit. After they leave the house, they come across an unusual array of characters and scenarios that make them see the world in surprising new ways. As siblings Ian and Ann try to keep themselves amused during a long and boring summer day, they learn that the world around them is more exciting than it first appears.

The Look Book by Chris Sickles