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by William Grill (Author)
This special 10th Anniversary Edition brings us a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica, with new bonus material.
Following the bestselling and award winning Shackleton's Journey, this special 10th Anniversary Edition brings you bonus content. In the last days of the Heroic Age of Exploration, Ernest Shackleton dreamed of crossing the frozen heart of Antarctica, a place of ferocious seas, uncharted mountains and bone-chilling cold. But when his ship, the Endurance became trapped in the deadly grip of the ice, Shackleton's dreams were shattered. Stranded in a cold, white world, and thousands of miles from home, the men of the expedition set out on a desperate trek across the ice in search of rescue.Author Biography
William Grill is a Bristol-based illustrator, who specialises in a traditional coloured pencil style, giving a distinct charming hand-crafted quality to his illustrations. As an avid printmaker, William also uses a variety of traditional techniques, such as relief printmaking and lithography. He draws his inspiration from all over the world, favoring nature scenes and cityscapes. His illustrations evoke a feeling of childlike wonder and freedom, which have made him a popular choice for children's publishing, environmental projects, and editorial features where simplicity and subtle messages are key. When he's not in the studio illustrating, he enjoys leading drawing workshops at primary schools.
