DAVE MCKEAN AND NEIL GAIMAN COMBINE ON MYTHICAL NEW STAMPS FROM ROYAL MAIL
A boulder-wielding giant and a fire-breathing dragon are just two of the illustrations on Royal Mail’s stunning Mythical Creatures stamps.
Issued on 16 June, the six stamps feature fantastical characters from the UK’s rich history of folklore and legend, brought to life by the artist Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman, bestselling novelist and creator with McKean of the Sandman comic.
Look closely at his astonishing set of illustrations and the imagination is quickly working overtime; which is probably why these creatures – and the stories behind them – have such an enduring appeal.
Gaiman, who has collaborated with McKean on many occasions, has written a special Presentation Pack, designed by McKean, which contains all six stamps. In it the author delves into the history of the creatures featured on the stamps. Continue reading “UK’s Royal Mail Goes Mythical”
