EXTRACTS: Illustrators Issue 6 © 2013 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

78 Laurence Fish A sense of joie de vivre illumines the work of one of the last century’s most versatile artists, as recalled by Jean Bray. Laurence Fish was a romantic, with an eager and inquiring mind, a strong will and a ready wit. Never boring and great fun to know, he was nevertheless a modest and private man, which probably explains why such a prolific and successful artist is not better known and appreciated. He never sought or expected acclaim and, although he liked his work to sell, towards the ABOVE AND FACING PAGE: Bright, punchy travel posters and an advert for the 1950 Morris Oxford family saloon in a rural setting, typify the optimistic energy and love of light that characterise Laurence Fish’s vibrant art.