Exploring the interplay between words and pictures in children's picture books, emphasizing simplicity to evoke emotions and engage readers effectively. The chapter discusses the evolution of the speaker's style towards engaging the audience's imagination and allowing for personal interpretation. It also touches on collaborations with Bono from U2, highlighting the creative process behind artwork for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.
Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?