Penguin is thrilled to announce the release of Dearest George by ‘happiness illustrator’ Alicia Souza. Told in Alicia’s distinctive comic style, the book isa quirky illustrated love letter to her husband that borrows from Alicia’s own life and is instantly relatable to anyone who has ever been in LOVE! The book captures the human-ness, the warmth of voice and even the sweatiness of hand-holding of someone you adore.
Gold Foiling, sticker sheet, tear our postcard and laugh out loud strips about everyday love make, this the perfect gift book this Valentine’s Day.
THE BOOK
Yes. I admit. I’m in love. (Ugh!)
But let’s be realistic- I’m married and when that happens, realism sets in pretty quick. Those recurring used socks on the floor make sure of it! But I’m in love with being in love. The comfort of their human-ness, the warmth
of their voice and even the sweatiness of hand-holding of someone you adore. Dearest George hopefully captures that. The everyday kinda love an infinite number of kisses, huge doses of longing when they’re away, just a wee bit of creepy stalking, lots of chips eating (one needs special nutrition) & the occasional banter about who made the first move. He DID.
(I need this in print so this debate ends once & for all.)
PS : He’ll tell you some story about a bus and all. DO NOT listen. Close your
ears and hum. Trust me.
Alicia Souza has been referred to as a ‘happiness illustrator’ for the snippets of happy incidents, funny conversations or daily life musings she draws. She’s added it to her designation ever since as ‘commercial illustrator’ sounded rather dodgy! She’s been drawing professionally for just under a decade and has hundreds of products manufactured from her drawings through the studio she runs. Alicia was born and brought up in the Middle East and currently works and lives in Bangalore with her husband, dog, guinea pig and lots of pencils. She writes her own author’s bio. It’s not a skill she’s terribly great at.