ABC Limited Edition A1 Print

Designed and printed by Brian’s son, Simon, to celebrate ‘The World of Brian Wildsmith’ exhibition in Brian’s  home town of Barnsley in Yorkshire - 20th April to 4th Jan 2025, this large, limited edition print reaches back to where it all began. 

The A B C ! Brian’s 1962, Kate Greenaway medal winning book that changed everything in the world of children’s books. With its wildly expressive and vibrant art, It was the book that launched the artist, the phenomenal career and a further 81 books. 

Just as the original book was conceived to excite and stimulate children’s imaginations and learning, so does this print, 62 years later !  

Adding to the story-telling and learning opportunities this print provides, Simon has introduced all 26 letters of the alphabet at the foot of the print in both upper and lower case. These letters, in 26 colours and their respective names, were all sourced within the artwork. Notions of lighter and darker are also introduced to the lower case letters.

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Symbolising the old adage “It’s a marathon, not a race,” (that Brian often said to his children) and wishing ‘infinite wisdom’ upon you, Simon has substituted 2 images from the original A B C book for 2 others, painted some years later by his father. 

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Ltd edition of 100. Initialed by Simon Wildsmith.
Printed on Canson Rag Photo 310 gsm 100% cotton archive paper.
Designed to fit a standard A1 frame.
Dimensions: 84,1 x 59,4 cm or 33,1" x 23,4"

Each print is stamped, hand numbered and initialed by Simon Wildsmith.