Map of Days - Hardcover

by Robert Hunter (Author)

Richard can't stop thinking about the clock. He lies in bed each night listening to its tick-tocking, to the pendulum's heavy swing. Why does his granddad open its old doors in secret and walk into the darkness beyond? One night, too inquisitive to sleep, Richard tiptoes from his bed, opens the cherry wood doors, and steps inside . . .

Back Jacket

Richard can't stop thinking about his grandfather's clock. He lies in bed each night listening to its tick-rocking, to the pendulum's heavy swing. Unable to contain his curiosity, he opens its old doors in secret and steps into the surreal world beyond. There he discovers the Face of the Earth, trapped by an eternal longing. Moved by its tale of ancient love, Richard winds back the clcok, changing time forever...

Author Biography

Robert Frank Hunter is a London based illustrator. Working on a range of projects in both print and moving image, he is keen to keep applying his work to new disciplines. Robert currently works from Lighthouse Studios in East London and is signed to Blink art. Selected clients include the New York Times, The Guardian, and the V&A.