I came across this book whilst browsing the collection at Urban Outfitters. ‘This is for you’ by Rob Ryan tells the magical yet melancholy tale of a man who is lost and undiscovered in the world, who sets out on a journey to find where he belongs. For me, the magic of the book is that each individual page feels like an entire story in itself, with the power to immerse you in every romanticised scenario. The pages are over-flowing with silhouettes, birds, lovers and 
meadows full of flowers, created with such incredibly intricate detail that you notice something different every time you look at them. What I also love are his poetic use of words within each papercut illustration, really reinforcing that reminiscent sense of longing.
meadows full of flowers, created with such incredibly intricate detail that you notice something different every time you look at them. What I also love are his poetic use of words within each papercut illustration, really reinforcing that reminiscent sense of longing. As well as the release of his book, Rob Ryan has worked with some major clients including Paul Smith, Roxy Quicksilver, Penguin Publishing, Vogue and many others. My favourite is the fairy-tale gown he created for Vogue. What an amazing outcome from paper and a scalpel!
That design is amazing. It really shows how disciplines such as graphic art and illustration can be translated to other mediums such as fashion. That dress is stunning, I like the really romantic concept behind the artwork too.
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