“Memories” – unique art book set to go on sale in support of Maggie’s

Maggie's will benefit from the sales of Memories, a limited edition book of original art and design.

“Memories” is a collective of 144 British and international artists who have each designed and donated a bespoke work of art to illustrate and interpret 12 true life stories of loss and survival from cancer. The brainchild of four well-known, independent UK-based creatives - Stuart Boyd, Antony Kitson, Rishi Sodha and Garrick Webster - Memories is the result of a desire within the creative industry to help people affected by cancer.

Among the amazing artists who have generously contributed their work to the project are Vaughan Oliver, Si Scott, Deane Cheuk, Mario Hugo, Gary Taxali and Autumn Whitehurst and hail from cities around the globe: London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Queensland, Bangkok, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and more.

The cover price in its entirety, £10, will be donated to Maggie’s and will go towards supporting the work carried out in our centres - helping and supporting people affected by cancer in an atmosphere of understanding and support.

Laura Lee, chief executive of Maggie’s said: “We have been privileged to see and been moved by the total honesty in each of the stories. Inside the book are a dozen wonderfully written texts by people who have survived cancer, or lost a loved one to what we hope will one day be a curable disease. Each touching work is complemented with 12 illustrations by different artists who have interpreted the stories visually in their way. The end result of Memories delivers a positive atmosphere that is totally in keeping with what Maggie’s does every day.”

Garrick Webster, co-producer and editor of Memories said, “The stories in the book are all very emotional - they give reason for great sympathy, and also for lots of hope. All the ideas, feelings and experienced only seemed to bring the best out of the creative people involved and the way the artists have responded to the text is astounding. The result is something very inspiring and very powerful too."

The book is being published with the help of the writers, artists and many friends including UK-based printers Taylor Bloxham and paper sponsor Robert Horne Group.

Memories officially launches on Thursday 1 December, but you can place an order for Memories online at www.memories.Subism.co.uk.