Benjamin Lacombe – Illustratör

Benjamin Lacombe’s haunting illustrations alongside Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story of love and loss showcase the tale in an enchanting new light French artist Benjamin Lacombe has created stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork to illustrate the pages of Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale about a young mermaid who makes a devastating deal with a sea witch and transforms into a human, only to end up heartbroken, lose the deal, and lose her life. The book’s illustrations and design are unique, captivating, and unexpectedly haunting, appealing to adult fans of Benjamin Lacombe and the pop surrealist movement as well as a younger audience, especially with the upcoming nostalgia-fueled remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In addition to Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, the book also includes additional pages featuring Andersen’s unrequited love letters to Edvard Collins and a postface by Lacombe with historical biography and context. In an essay, Lacombe explores LGBTQ themes in Hans Christian Andersen’s life. Frustrated with the overly feminine depictions of the story’s protagonist throughout history, Lacombe has created an androgynous mermaid to showcase the classic tale in a new light.

A magical full-color tarot deck of powerful womenWith richly detailed, fantastical illustrations, this stunning new tarot deck of mystical women is a must-have. The 78 full-color cards follow the traditional structure of the tarot: 22 major arcana—each a portrait of a powerful woman associated with one of the figures of the tarot, such as the Magician, Justice, the Hanged Man—and 56 minor arcana.The accompanying booklet contains all the keys needed to guide the reader through a magical journey of self-discovery: how to draw the cards, what the symbols mean, and clues for the interpretation of ancient wisdom.Featuring 78 beautifully illustrated cards and a 96-page booklet, Mystical Women's Tarot is both practical and gift-ready.

Meet Lin Yi — a little boy with a big heart and a talent for bargaining. He wants to buy himself a red rabbit lantern at the market for the moon festival tonight; but first, he must buy the things his mother needs. Will he be able to save enough money on his mother’s needs to buy the lantern? This heartwarming story shows the practical use of math in everyday life and the rewards of putting others first. Features educational notes at the end about the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China and the legend of the moon fairy.