
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Comixology Essay
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Writing with Scissors – V&A illustrated talk
Part of the Friday Late series at the Victoria and Albert Musem. Pen– Paper – Scissors. Friday 26th june. 7:00pm. admission free."Writing with Scissors. Graham Rawle will give an illustrated talk about his approach to combining image and text, primarily describing the process for creating Woman's World, his full-length novel assembled from fragments of text clipped from early 60s women's magazines. he will also discuss the story's transition from the novel to the big screen."
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/friday_evenings/friday_late/events/june09/index.html
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Saturday, 30 May 2009
MCAD Gallery Opening pictures
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Thursday, 21 May 2009
MCAD Exhibition
A little mention on WCCO's Metro Minute. "That's kinda weird."
http://wcco.com/video/?id=60520@wcco.dayport.com
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Friday, 17 April 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Monday, 6 April 2009
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Woman's World Review - Globe & Mail, Canada
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
V&A Workshop pictures

Here are some pictures taken at the V&A Friday Late workshop - A Postcard Home. It was great fun; I couldn't believe how keen everyone was. By the end of the evening the Sculpture Gallery looked like a sprawling refugee camp for collage artists.
Many thanks to my 'Home Help' team, Fiona, Audrey, Margarida and Margaret.
(Click image to enlarge).
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Friday, 13 March 2009
Because Matt Groening says so
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Friday, 6 March 2009
Friday, 27 February 2009
A Postcard Home- V&A workshop
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Collage workshop at the V&A
click to enlarge
Don't forget the V&A's Friday Late event on Friday February 27th, Home Sweet Home. 6.30 - 10.00 p.m. Here's a link that tells you all about the various events based on the theme of home. It all sounds like good fun.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/friday_evenings/friday_late/events/fl_february09/index.html
At the very epicentre of all that fun, I'll be hosting a workshop called A Postcard Home where you are invited to collage your idea of home onto a postcard. If you put your name and address on an envelope we will send a randomly-chosen original work of art postcard created by one of the other 'workshopees'. Or me. Or one of the Home Team. Above you can see the back of the postcard, which explains how it works.
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Georgia Straight
Woman's World is recently out as a paperback in the USA. Here's a review and a Q&A interview from the Georgia Straight in Canada. 'Rawle is master in a field of one' sounded pretty good to me until somebody pointed out that coming first in a race where you are the only competitor isn't that impressive. Still, it's a nice review.
150 years of Brighton
There's an exhibition and book to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Brighton College of Art (now the University of Brighton). I wrote a tiny piece about the fun I had working with Brighton illustration graduates (and others) on a project for Expo 2000 in Germany. Many of the team went on to form the illustration collective Peepshow and remain my lovely chums.
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Monday, 26 January 2009
Dublin Lecture
If you're thinking of coming to my talk in Dublin on Thursday, this Facebook page lets you see pictures of all the other lovely people who will be coming.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=49202277540&ref=mf
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Bright Ideas – No. 1
Saturday, 24 January 2009
Friday, 23 January 2009
New Series – Bright Ideas
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Monday, 12 January 2009
V&A Home Sweet Home workshop
As part of their Friday Late series, the Victoria and Albert Museum presents Home Sweet Home."Join us on an evening dedicated to the notion of domesticity and all things homely. Take part in unique workshops exploring the design and craft of everyday household objects with celebrated designers and explore everyday rituals through intimate talks and thought provoking film screenings. Find your inner super sleuth as we transform the museum into the site of an original twist on the classic murder mystery."
As part of this event I will be holding a workshop where you are invited to create a postcard to tell us about your ideal home. It can be words or pictures, or a combination of both. There will be scissors and glue and piles of pages from 1950s magazines such as Better Homes and House Beautiful so that you can collage your personal message. Submit your finished creation for the display board along with your name and address and you will shortly thereafter receive, by mail, a randomly chosen original art postcard from one of the other workshop contributors. You could receive something truly beautiful, precious and inspiring from a talented artist. Or you could get something really rubbish from me.
Friday 27 February, 6:30–10:00 pm. Admission free, I think.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/friday_evenings/friday_late/events/fl_february09/index.html
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Dublin Talk. Barry's 'Tea with' cultural series
"Monster Truck Gallery & Studios were delighted to be asked to contribute to the Barry’s ‘Tea With’ series, in which Barry’s Tea fans are invited to have ‘Tea With’ some of the most inspirational international artistic talent. After much thought Monster Truck has invited the writer, illustrator and collage artist Graham Rawle to discuss his work over a cup of tea at the Royal Hibernian Academy."Thursday 29th January at 7pm at the RHA, 15 Ely place, Dublin 2. Admission free.
http://www.monstertruck.ie/barrytea.html
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Night Waves link
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
SpaceTM interview
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Night Waves BBC Radio 3
On Monday January 5th at 9.15pm I'm being interviewed by Matthew Sweet for Radio 3's Night Waves. The topic under discussion is Work in Progress and I'll be talking about my new book, which is still in its early stages and doesn't have a title yet. It might be 'The Card Collector', or it might be 'The Completist', or it might be 'Face Down in the Gutter'. It's about a man who picks up playing cards off the street. Tune in to find out more or listen live online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Willow Foundation Charity Auction

A picture I did for The Willow Foundation is up for auction. The original collage artwork is part of the Stars on Canvas project - a public exhibition of more than 200 canvases, each created by a different artist or celebrity in aid of national charity, the Willow Foundation (registered charity no: 1106746). You can view the entire range of canvases, created by a host of actors, artists, cartoonists, chefs, children's illustrators, politicians and radio and television personalities online at http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/starsoncanvas
To bid on my picture go here:
Ends December 6th so get bidding!
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Wizard of Oz interview
Saturday, 29 November 2008
The Observer Magazine

Catherine Rapley interviewed me for the Observer Magazine last Sunday. It has some pictures of the studio (where you get to see the grubby, ugly bits) and there is even a guide to 'Where to buy Graham Rawle's style'. I wasn't aware that I had a style, but I'm delighted to find out where to go in case I need more of it. Click on images to enlarge or read the piece via the link below.
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Curzon Cinema Soho - Oz Tea Party
GRAHAM RAWLE PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZTo celebrate the launch of his illustrated version of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, Graham Rawle, collage artist and creator of Lost Consonants, will introduce The Wizard of Oz after a 3.00PM tea party in the Soho bar and a discussion about his new book. Limited edition prints will be on display and for sale.
The Wizard of Oz [U] Director: Victor Fleming. Starring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Bert Lahr USA 1939 . 97 mins. Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow in this classic fantastical Hollywood musical. To book tickets call 0871 703 3988 or go to
The Morning News - Interview
Friday, 31 October 2008
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Dazed and Confused
There's a short interview/feature on The Wizard of Oz in Dazed and Confused. November issue out in October. Or it may have been the October issue out in September. I haven't been able to find it.
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The Scotsman
The Times Magazine
Ann Treneman interviewed me about The Wizard of Oz for The Times. The feature appeared on Saturday. Read it here and see me pretending to paint Toto's tongue. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article4891402.ece?token=null&offset=0
Los Angeles Times
There was a piece about The Wizard of Oz in the L.A Times on Saturday. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2008/10/graham-rawles-n.html
Friday, 10 October 2008
Wizard of Oz Prints

Here are the new Wizard of Oz Prints details and price list. Now also available in smaller sizes. The thumbnails shown above can be seen more clearly in Wizard of Oz - Pictures on my website www.grahamrawle.com/wizardofoz/
To enquire or order, contact us at questions@grahamrawle.com
Fine Art Giclée prints on 308gsm Hahnemühle German Photo Rag paper. Prints in a limited edition of 50 in each size, numbered and signed by the artist.
LANDSCAPE FORMAT
Large - 503mm x 1100mm (approx 20"x 43”) £175
Medium - 350mm x 764mm (approx 14"x 30") £95
Small - 230mm x 502mm (approx 9” x 20”) £60
SQUARE(ISH) FORMAT
Large - 700mm x 774mm (approx 27.5" x 30.5") £160
Medium - 425 x 470 mm (approx 16.5" x 18.5") £75
Small - 280 x 309 mm (approx 11”x 12”) £45
Measurements refer to paper size. Images printed with white border (approx 65mm for large; 45mm for medium; 30mm for small)
Packing and postage for any number of prints : UK - £8.00, Europe - £13, Rest of the World - £18.
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Wizard of Oz - Book Trailer
Here it is at long last, the film trailer for the book. It'll be up on my website shortly, but for now you can see it here (or if that doesn't work, try here http://grahamrawle.blip.tv/file/1332751) It will put stardust in your eyes and a glittering glow in your heart.
Enormous thanks to Pete Mellor, who made all this happen; he is a very clever man. And to that actor bloke, Jeff Rawle, who did the voice-over.
Feature - The Times Magazine
Talks at Liverpool and Brighton
LIVERPOOL – I'll be giving a talk about The Wizard of Oz and other things on Friday 17th October at 2.00pm at The Bluecoat in Liverpool as part of their new Art and Literature Festival. Tickets are free. The talk will be followed by a discussion with artist David Blandy on 'The Art of Collage' and I dare say I'll be signing a few books afterwards.http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk
BRIGHTON – I'll be giving a talk about The Wizard of Oz on Tuesday 21st October at 6.30 pm at the Old Market Theatre in Brighton (it might actually technically be in Hove). Susie Boyt will also be there talking about her new book 'My Judy Garland Life'. Tickets are £6 and you get a free glass of wine and discount on books. What a bargain. http://www.city-books.co.uk/events
Monday, 6 October 2008
ICA - Panel discussion
The panel discussion at the ICA about the Wizard of Oz that I was due to take part in on Thursday 9 Oct has been cancelled. Sorry.
Monday, 29 September 2008
The Card Collector
Monday, 22 September 2008
Shoreditch Town Hall
I'm giving a talk about The Wizard of Oz at Shoreditch Town Hall on Saturday 27th September at 4.00pm as part of the Gold 08, 'new boutique arts and music event for London'. Lots of interesting things going on. Author Susie Boyt will also be talking about her new book, My Judy Garland Life. Our Oz-themed section is billed as Tea with Dorothy, but I don't know if there will be any tea. For booking details go to
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Leitch Book Jacket
Foyles Q & A

There's a Q&A thing on the Foyles website where I talk about The Wizard of Oz and various other projects.
Saturday, 13 September 2008
New Scientist
Frequently Asked Questions No. 19
A journalist's follow-up question after an interview about the process of creating Woman's World.
Q: When you said you coded the scrapbooks, could you clarify that again for me? You were collecting the text at the same time as writing a straightforward narrative, if I understood, but then how did you keep track of which phrases and clippings were in which book, etc? And were they organized by theme or subject?
A: Yes, I never manage to explain this very well. Each piece of text is stuck lightly (like stamps) into scrapbooks. The pages are numbered. Each piece of text e.g. "She danced a paso doble." is then typed into the computer with the page number (667) after it so I'll know where to find it later. Once all the pieces are typed up they get sorted into categories: the weather; shopping; light conversation; confrontational conversation; driving; police; medical. etc etc. "She danced a paso doble" (667) would go under 'dancing' obviously. It also goes into an unsorted file that contains everything, all 1.2 million words I transposed which allows me to do a word search.
Let's say that I want to describe someone smiling. If I can't find exactly the right kind of smile in the 'Facial Expressions' category, I have to think more abstractly. It might be a light, dancing smile so I do a word search for 'dance' instead and find the paso doble piece. I find a bit about lips from the 'Cosmetics' category and once it's all joined together, I end up with "A teasing smile danced a paso doble across her sweet and fulsome lips." – which in my manuscript would look like: A teasing smile (198) danced a paso doble (667) across her (4002) sweet and fulsome lips (234). Little by little all my original writing is replaced by found scraps like these. Only when the transformation is complete (and a final edited draft is agreed upon with my publishers) can I start pasting up those bits of text as artwork. I go to page 198 of my scrapbooks for the first bit, cut that out and stick it down, then go to page 667 for the next, and so on until the whole thing – 437 pages of artwork – is stuck down. Simple.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Wizard of Oz Test Clip
Illustrated talk at Foyles
On Wednesday 24th September I will be giving an illustrated talk at Foyles about The Wizard of Oz, taking you on my own yellow brick road journey to creating the pictures for my new book. It starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are free and you can reserve them by emailing events@foyles.co.uk.Foyles Gallery, Foyles Bookshop, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB
The Writing Life Playground

There's a great review of Woman's World here...
It was written a while ago but has only just been brought to my attention.
http://wlplayground.blogspot.com/2006/03/art-of-writing-at-its-best.html
Monday, 8 September 2008
The Wizard of Oz at Foyles
New website goes live.
Well, here we are. My new website is finally up and running. Huge thanks to Miles at Peepshow for putting it all together for me. The old one has been hopelessly out of date for far too long, but I've always busy working on some project or other and never seemed to have time to get round to it. This one's much simpler and easier for me to update, plus there's this blog where I can post any news and forthcoming events. (There are some; I'll add them later.)
There are still a few 'coming soon' pages on the new site. I'm working on an animated trailer for The Wizard of Oz with my good friend Peter Mellor at Peepshow and that should be finished soon. I'm also setting up a shop where you can buy Wizard of Oz prints, as well as prints and artwork from my Lost Consonants series. Exciting, isn't it?
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