The Illustrators Range

We are always pleased to offer cards that are exclusive to us as on line and so we are delighted to offer you cards from a fantastic range called the 'The Illustrators'.
The range features an historical and diverse collection of artworks from some of the most significant 20th century illustrators including Ronald Searle, John Harrold and EH Shepard.
The cards come in two sizes and comprise a high quality uncoated board and an envelope. Aside from a great illustration on the cover, what makes them unique is a paper wrap around which details a biographical write-up of each illustrator on the reverse. They therefore make ideal gifts as well as great cards.
Our particular favorite is 'Roobarb Smiling'. If you were a child in the '80s (and '70s) you will fondly remember this cult BBC1 TV show (no CBEEBIES then!)
Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about 5 minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and were first shown in 1974.
The theme is that of the loving rivalry between Roobarb the dog and Custard the cat from next door.
Roobarb is a green dog (however, many contend that he is yellow, though this has now been discredited by Grange Calveley - even our images make him look yellower than he is - sorry!) and Custard is a pink cat. Roobarb is always up to some misadventure or other, which he approaches with unbounded enthusiasm. Custard is cynical, and sets out to sabotage Roobarb's fun. Whoever gets the last word tends to vary. Other characters in the series are The Birds, who watch the antics of the other two from the safety of a nearby tree, often making snide remarks, and siding with whoever is winning.
The series features a deliberately rough style, drawn using marker pens and a very sketchy drawing technique, so that the pictures are constantly jiggling around. This effect, known to animators as "boiling", gives a great energetic character to the show, and was a contrast to the slick smooth colouring of the imported Hanna-Barbera shows that were being widely shown. The series was voiced by actor Richard Briers and the famous theme tune was written by Johnny Hawksworth.
The series was an enormous success, greatly loved by children and adults alike, and winning numerous awards. It is now viewed as "must watch" cult TV. Contrary to popular belief, the show was not called Roobarb and Custard.
We don't care though and have included both names in the range title!
We are also selling the note cards (of which there are eight in four different designs).
Judging by sales to date, we feel sure these will be a firm favorite.
To see the full range click here!