The Garden of Sorrows

On Saturday I went to the launch at The Hill of Content bookshop of this very beautiful book of Australian fables -  written by John Hughes and illustrated by Marco Luccio. The stories are delightful - instructive and often wry in tone. The illustrations are not only masterfully executed, they complement the stories perfectly.

I intend to go to the exhibition at Steps Gallery to see the exhibition of etchings by Marco - if you cannot make it, have a look at the link here http://www.marcoluccio.com/gallery/garden-of-sorrows.php

The Steps Gallery is located Ground Floor 62 Lygon Street, Carlton South near the Trades Hall building. Melways Ref 2B F11.

 In the window of the bookshop was a display including an etching plate (below) from which one of the illustrations was taken.

This photo below does not do justice to the lovely window display