Edgar Allan Poe, Lon Chaney and a small clown…

In my book The Frank Show, Frank has a habit of recounting memories from his childhood. Books he’s read, movies he’s seen, experiences from a time long ago. The Phantom of the Opera always interested me, or maybe just Lon Chaney’s makeup. Edgar Allan Poe’s an interesting looking character if you see photos of the author, and not quite as scary as his short stories. Clowns are terrifying fullstop, especially if they’re smiling or in black and white photographs.

A few of my favourite things. Detail from The Frank Show.

A few of my favourite things. Detail from The Frank Show.

Are we moving?

At Seven Stories in Newcastle, MuMu and Lox are on show in the Drawing Words Exhibition. They have finally found a re-use for the glass elevator exhibit left over from that Roald Dahl exhibition. It reminds me of the page in the book where they catch a lift up to the observation deck of the tall building. Lauren Child took the picture and sent it to me. She’s very thoughtful.

Photo: L. Child.

Photo: L. Child.

Paper doesn’t grow on trees...

William’s drawing knows no boundaries. His swirling scenes depict armies and attacks and glorious victories, layered in vivid colors. We have to keep adding sheets of paper to satisfy his story. One day the war will be completely over and so will the rainforests.

I don’t know where to start.

I don’t know where to start.

There’s an ink shortage you know.

There’s an ink shortage you know.

William’s drawing at a museum…

William’s drawing explains what was on his mind after walking around the army museum for half an hour. I admired the cafe’s wooden tables and wondered where I could get one. We had a good day.

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