Benjamin Lacombe - the author of unusual three-dimensional illustrations, immersive in the world of fairy tales

Paper books are often predicted to die, but they are not going to die, but only appear before the readers in a slightly different form - three-dimensional, which fuels interest in such kinds of works. The combination of the writer's genius and the exceptional craftsmanship of the illustrator, which makes forget about everything, leads to aesthetic ecstasy. Each turn of such masterpieces pleases with volume miracles, and the fairy tale seems to come to life.

Master of "dark" painting

Benjamin Lacombe, whose spectacular works are exhibited in many galleries of the world, simulates a small theatrical performance. Author's illustrations enliven the most famous characters and cause delight not only among kids, but also with their parents. The author of mystical works flattered when he is compared with the director T. Burton, but he believes that they have a completely different style. Two talented masters are related by "dark", but very colorful worlds.

Carier start

A nice Frenchman, who became incredibly popular, was born in 1982. He learns the basics of his future profession in Paris, but at the same time he is engaged in creative projects. At the age of 19, a talented student of the school of decorative art publishes a comic book, and later writes a thesis - a children's fairy tale called "Cherry and Olive", to which she creates colorful illustrations. In 2007 his work is published in America and falls into the top 10 best children's books of the United States.

The author, whose work is immersed in the world of magic

French illustrator Benjamin Lacombe, dreaming of the magic created by T. Burton and Disney cartoons, believes that books for children need to be done better than for adults. He revolutionized the book illustration and created the creation of three-dimensional works in the rank of art, since the main thing in them is the visual series. You open this book and you get into a fairy tale made in 3D, made of paper.

Benjamin Lacombe creates not simple designs, but technically complex volumetric reversals for children's books commissioned by world publishers. Mystical illustrations bring to life the dreams of every child - to touch the magic, and a small reader, adoring colorful images, gets into the world of his favorite heroes.

Benjamin Lacombe: Books

To date, a world-sensitive artist, recognized by leading publications, illustrated more than eight literary works.

"Madame Butterfly" was released in a large format A3. It is a book on the strings, on thick paper, folded accordion. It is surprising that on one side the text and full-page illustrations are printed, and on the other - a gigantic figure of more than nine meters!

In the book The Herbarium of Fairies, Benjamin Lacombe, who acts as a co-author, uses unusual carved sheets through which the huge eyes of a beautiful and very sad girl look at the readers. The work, written in the form of a diary, tells of a Russian botanist entering a magical forest in search of an elixir of immortality. From this moment begins the narrative of the mysteries of the magical world.

In 2011, a wonderful fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm "Snow White" comes out with illustrations of the master, who originally depicted the eternal theme of good and evil.

The fairy tale "Undine" has long attracted a talented author: "This book is the dedication of that love that has always been with me and has not given me a precipice in a world of raging passions." Readers are surprised by translucent paper sheets with drawings made in a special technique. This is not just an illustration, but a weightless haze that creates memorable 3D effects when applied to pages.

From an early age, he confessed his love for E. Poe and L. Carroll, adored fairy tales and mystical stories by Benjamin Lacombe. "Alice in Wonderland" is his most beloved book, and the genius was happy when the publishing house suggested that he make illustrations for the novel, which turned 150 years from the date of the first publication.

Gothic beauty

Bribes the conciseness of his works, penetrating to the very soul, and the special psychology of the compositions. Benjamin Lacombe has an individual style, very recognizable, with a touch of mild sadness and drama. His visiting card are images of young girls with delicate features, high foreheads and large eyes. Magic in his hands acquires a completely new sound and is deeply revealed.

Three-dimensional books of Benjamin Lacombe, each turn of which pleases with miracles, surprise with stunning drawings that fit in the concept of the so-called Gothic beauty. Mystical, sad and simultaneously mesmerizing illustrations that give birth to inspiration, coupled with a non-standard approach to the design of books, cause a storm of enthusiasm among devoted fans. They are amazed that the master of "dark" painting uses transparent pages with colorful drawings, which are superimposed on them, huge turns, openwork sheets-illustrations.

Interesting Facts

The artist Benjamin Lacombe, whose works are kept in private collections and museums, worked for two years to create illustrations for the novel "Notre Dame de Paris" by Hugo. As the author himself admits, this is his longest project.

Most often the master works with only three colors, giving a gloomy, but romantic combination - green, black and red. He states that only asceticism allows him to expand the scope of creativity.

Wherever a genius who creates three-dimensional books comes, long queues are built around the autographs of the recognized master. The Frenchman, who signs the author's work, makes a small picture for his fans.