– Pic taken from 'The Who, the What and the When' Illustrations on (L) architect Eileen Gray and (R) Ian Stewart, the sixth member of the Rolling Stones. One story that particularly stuck out was of Ian Stewart, the honorary sixth member of the Rolling Stones. “The most fortunate among us are all each other’s secret accomplices, and that the secrets should be revealed.” While we do get a majority of American appearances, global stars like Coco Chanel and Emily Dickinson have not been left out.Īlthough these are quick reads, they also hold the potential to conjure conversations and food for thought, bringing more depth to each character and bringing light to issues that they faced during their time. Paired with tailored illustrations for each story, the compilation of images itself makes this book a unique experience.įeaturing many significant figures such as Andy Warhol, Roald Dahl, Walt Disney, Richard Nixon and many more, this collection reflects a diverse array of personalities we have had throughout time. – Illustrations taken from 'The Who, the What and the When' (L) Basketball coach Holger Geschwinder and (R) John Allan, the stepfather of writer Edgar Allan Poe. With its simple English, this anthology would not only serve as a great bedtime storybook at a personal level, but also as a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom regardless of subject matter.
The trio of Jenny Volvovski, Julia Rothman and Matt Lamothe worked tirelessly over eight years alongside over 60 writers, artists, illustrators and designers to compile names, stories and even personalised illustrations of these obscure characters.
“Behind every great person is someone who enabled his or her ascension.” ‘The Who, The What and The When’, made it their goal to celebrate these individuals.
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