What is the use of a book, without pictures or conversations?

Looking at 10 beloved children’s titles from the 20th century, from Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories and JRR Tolkein’s The Hobbit to Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the unique event will explore how illustrators – authors included – have interpreted and reinterpreted these timeless stories for different generations. Illustrations can after all, drastically impact how we interpret stories... For example, how could the Dahl's B.F.G be as wonderful without the wondrous charms of Quentin Blake’s anarchic drawings?

But it's not just about interpreting the work involved. This exhibition is an exclusive opportunity to take a wander down memory lane, enjoying a nostalgic appreciation of visual storytelling. Simply one that can't be missed. Find more details over at the British Library.