Bantock is the creator of the popular Griffin and Sabine series of illustrated books. These volumes are compelling not just for their visual richness but also for the simple mysteries that are at their heart. Bantock has upped the ante with his latest, The Venetian's Wife, combining his artwork with a more intricate and emotionally complex plot. You may also want to check out his earliest publications, a string of pop-up books illustrating classic poems such as "Jabberwocky," "Solomon Grundy," and "Kubla Khan."

Harold Check