They provide a unique insight into the development of one of the most iconic characters in children's literature and a glimpse of a BFG that might have been. the exhibition curated by Quentin Blake, contains 40 reproductions of illustrations that weren't used when the book was first published in 1982. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake's illustrations for Roald Dahls much loved story. The published illustrations are the result of their closest collaboration. Blake embarked on a second set in dialogue with Dahl. When Blake first completed the illustrations for the book Dahl (unusually) rejected them. He described the story as the favourite of his own works. Dahl first told the story of the BFG to his children and named Sophie after his granddaughter. The BFG represents a unique moment in Blake and Dahl's working life. Its a story of dream-catching and friendship, its won international critical acclaim and was the subject of a major feature film by Steve Spielberg in 2016. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. For full delivery information, including cost, click the ‘Delivery Information’ link above.The BFG in Pictures is the first major exhibition of artwork by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl's enduring tale. Next day delivery is available at checkout. Place your order by 3pm for same day dispatch. We use as much recycled and recyclable material as possible, including newspapers from our coffee shop, Coffee Yard, to pack our boxes.ĭelivery Details: Unframed prints come flat packed. We only use sturdy cardboard postal tubes and double walled cardboard boxes. Packaging Details: We go to great lengths to ensure that your purchase arrives in perfect condition.

We have been successfully shipping ready to hang frames containing glass since we opened in 2005.įor frame details click the ‘View Frame Details’ link above. Unlike acrylic, glass does not lose its clarity over time and can be easily and safely cleaned.

įrame Details: We use sustainable wooden frames and glass, not fibreboard and acrylic which typically you find in 'off the shelf' frames. Please Note: The edition number shown in the thumbnail above is not necessarily the one which is available. ‘It's Disgusterous! The BFG Gurgled’ is an Official Collector's Edition Print of 595 from the classic book ‘The BFG' written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.Įach illustration is beautifully presented in an attractive off-white double mount complete with Artist Information, Certificate of Authenticity and is individually numbered and hand embossed as an authentication of quality.

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