Artist Mary Faino has collaborated once again with writer S.D. Kelly in the creation of a picture book for children, this time featuring the historic port city of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Called A Day in Gloucester, the book highlights notable landmarks in and around Gloucester Harbor by taking the reader on a journey, beginning just before sunrise and ending just after nightful. A Day in Gloucester even includes a foray into deeper waters in its depiction of whales at play, a nod to Gloucester’s reputation as a premier whale-watching location.
Artist Mary Faino has created original artwork for the book, combining paper art collage with gouache painting, accompanied by evocative text from S.D. Kelly. This collaborative effort has produced a book that captures various Gloucester scenes – everything from the West End to the Paint Factory to the Boulevard – in a way that both residents and visitors can appreciate. And while designed for children, A Day in Gloucester provides the perfect snapshot of America’s oldest port for readers of all ages.
A Day in Gloucester is the latest in a series of books from Mary Faino and S.D. Kelly. Previous releases include A Day in Rockport and Rome: a Day.
A Day in Gloucester can be purchased at The Bookstore in Gloucester and at The Paper Mermaid in Rockport. A book launch with both the artist and writer available to sign books will be held at The Paper Mermaid, 57 Main Street in Rockport, on Saturday July 29th from 6-8pm. Original artwork created for the book will also be on display. For more information, contact the store at 978-546-3553.
Good Morning Gloucester 