I picked up 'The Dark' by Jon Klassen from a local WaterStones shop one day when I decided I wanted some new illustration books to add to my collection at home. Having seen Klassen's work previously, what drew me to him once more was the utter beauty and triumph in story telling that this book possessed. With the simple use of negative space alongside intricate line work and textures, Klassen was able to not only tell a story, but transport you through it. You read the story through the eyes and experiences of the little boy. You felt the way he felt and saw what he saw because it was Klassen's conscious choice to reveal to you only what he wanted you to see. The story was short, sweet, but so well thought out; and it was such a success because of that.
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