TERRY FAN received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits and prints. The Night Gardener is his first book. Born in Illinois, he now lives in Toronto. Visit him online at krop.com/terryfan and society6.com/igo2cairo and on Facebook (Terry Fan Illustration). ERIC FAN is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attended the Ontario College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration, sculpture and film. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions and impossible dreams. The Night Gardener is his first children's book. See more of his work at society6.com/opifan64 and on Facebook (Eric Fan Illustration).
'With their first book, the Toronto-based Fan brothers have
produced a masterpiece. The narrative is as subtle and delicate as
the exquisitely cross-hatched illustrations and pastel colouring.
Reminiscent of Maurice Sendak at his best, The Night
Gardener has an irresistible old-fashioned charm.'--The
Financial Times * The Financial Times *
'With illustrations full of warmth and an intricate attention to
detail, this is a heartwarming story about community, friendship
and the healing power of nature.'--The Huffington Post * The
Huffington Post *
'This is a sumptuously illustrated, heart-warming tale of a sad
town and a lonely orphan, both given new life by the kindness and
skill of The Night Gardener. There is very little text, leaving the
emotional impact to the gorgeous pictures, reminiscent of Levi
Pinfold, Where the Wild Things Are and The Snowman. A beautiful,
enchanting book with the feel of an instant classic.' * Book Trust
*
'This is a fine story with different threads running under the
surface and the illustrations are excellent, realistic and full of
detail [...] a book to be treasured as well as read.' *
Montessori Magazine *
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