Before the War, 1908-1939: An Autobiography in Pictures

by John S. Goodall

The artist's visual memories of his early life, recording significant events of childhood, education, and career, and evoking people, pets, and places that have been important to him.

Genres: Picture Books

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

John S. Goodall (7 June 1908 – 2 June 1996) was a British author, watercolour painter and illustrator, best known for his wordless picture books such as The Adventures of Paddy Pork, although his output included more conventional pictures, and illustrations for a wide range of publications (including the Radio Times) and books by the "fictitious village schoolmistress Miss Read". Goodall became one of England's most beloved artists due to the subject matter of his works, the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have become completely obsessed with these weird little books. The pictures are awesome. There're is no text. My favorite of all are the ones where it is one place through time, but seeing home the rich lived pre WWI is fun too lol.