Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Union Square & Company on July 26, 2011, is a classic work of juvenile fiction that continues to engage readers with its thrilling narrative. This edition features illustrations by Scott McKowen, who, along with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, brings a unique visual interpretation to the story through meticulous research into historical settings and characters. The illustrations are created using scratchboard, a technique that enhances the adventurous spirit of the tale.
Readers will encounter a world filled with sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, and mutiny, all of which contribute to the excitement of this adventure novel. The combination of Stevenson’s storytelling and McKowen’s artistic approach aims to captivate even the most reluctant readers, making it a notable addition to the genre of classics. With 232 pages, this edition presents a timeless narrative that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen, who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & Judy Inc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theater and performing arts. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is a theater set and costume designer and contributed advice on the period clothing for the illustrations.
Scott created these drawings in scratchboard an engraving medium which evokes the look of popular art from the period of these stories. Scratchboard is an illustration board with a specifically prepared surface of hard white chalk. A thin layer of black ink is rolled over the surface, and lines are drawn by hand with a sharp knife by scraping through the ink layer to expose the white surface underneath. The finished drawings are then scanned and the color is added digitally.
Sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, and murderous mutiny: what could be better to win over even the most reluctant boy reader? Robert Louis Stevenson serves up thrills, chills, and plenty of action in this timeless, and much-admired adventure novel.
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