King's Lynn
An illustrated book with a written history
Inspiration
I began creating a collection of King’s Lynn drawings in 2016; the rich and varied architecture of the town very appealing to draw. Then, whilst invigilating for an art exhibition at St Nicholas chapel, inspiration came as to what I could do with my growing collection. I would put my drawings into a book, describing the town’s rich history through illustrations and writing.
Over the following years I drew over 50 drawings for the book, went on walking tours and researched the history of the town through books, articles, historical records and museum visits. I visited the town to explore, sketch and take photos. The location sketches were important in informing the studio drawings.
King’s Lynn is a fascinating town from how it formed geographically to the rich history of trade and religion. My hope is that this book will encourage people to visit the town and to explore its history and beautiful architecture.
The book
How this will work
I will be crowdfunding the book and have sourced a local printers based in Norwich to place the order with.
In order for the printing costs (+ vat) to be met each book will cost £35. There will be an additional cost of postage and packaging.
Once 50 copies have been pre-ordered there will be date for payments to be made and then the artwork can be sent to the printers for printing!
Each book will signed and a hand drawn sketch added to the inside cover of somewhere in King’s Lynn. Each sketch will be different.
Book specs:
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Measures approx: 30cm x 21cm
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Binding: smyth sewn
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Printed on 170gsm silk paper
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Hardcover
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Full colour printed images and black and white
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Cost per book: £35 (covers printing cost + vat)
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48 detailed drawings over approx 55 pages + end pages
