Briony May Smith studied illustration at Falmouth College, where she caught the eye of Flying Eye Books and her first picture book Imelda and the Goblin King, was snapped up straight away! She currently works and lives in Sandhurst, UK.
Rooted in classic fairy tales, and accompanied by dazzling illustrations, this story shows how kindness and generosity win out against greed and selfishness. -- BookTrust Enchantingly illustrated -- Wall Street Journal Blending a 1970s palette with an aesthetic that feels right at home with contemporary indie comics, Smith makes an assured debut as she brings a fresh look to an old-fashioned story of fairies, goblins, and comeuppances. -- Publisher’s Weekly Smith's lively illustrations fill each page with scratchy, loose figures, beautifully colored in a rich, saturated palette, all in an old-fashioned aesthetic that perfectly complements the timeless tale. -- Booklist