Celebrating the life and work of artist

author John Burningham

… then it’s Spring

Living in the UK we take for granted the idea of the changing seasons– spring, summer, autumn and winter define the way we relate to nature and the world around us. The seasons mark our lives in terms of the natural world, agriculture and farming, culture and traditions.

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Professor Martin Salisbury revisits John Burningham’s Seasons and tells us just why he believes this out of date classic is so special and still relevant

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Author, illustrator Lauren Child looks a little closer at an illustration from Come away from the water, Shirley, which she happens to own

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The Estate of John Burningham has released for sale high quality giclee reproductions of 7 illustrations on a limited print run. Each is signed, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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