A highly original re-telling of the actions of the residents of Perth who created ‘The City of light’ for astronaut John Glenn who was the first American to orbit the Earth. The evocative illustrations provide a historical snapshot of 1962 through the furniture, fashion, vehicles and media sources.
The delightfully retro-feel of the text is skilfully designed including clever newspaper-style endpapers and a highly engaging cover image. The simple, lyrical text conveys the story beautifully and complements and enhances the visual elements of the narrative. Likewise, the representation of setting through both text and visuals, contributes significantly to the storyline, providing a very strong sense of time and place.