What happens when one person wears the hats of author, illustrator, AND designer? You get a book like The Mystery of A Nubbins—a richly imagined adventure that feels like it stepped straight out of the Golden Age of Illustration.
In this episode, I sit down with W.S. Wiist, who brings three decades of creative experience to his dream project. We talk about:
✅ How childhood wonder shaped The Mystery of A Nubbins
✅ The Brandywine School of Illustration and why it still inspires him
✅ His creative mentors
✅ How he balances writing, art, and design to create a single seamless experience
We also get into the Indiegogo campaign that’s helping bring A Nubbins to life for more readers—and why this book is more than just a story, it’s an experience.
👉 Support the Indiegogo campaign here.
👉The book is also available for purchase online at The Great British Bookshop here.
👉 See more of Bill’s work on Substack here.
👉 Visit his gallery website.
If you love beautifully told stories, classic illustration, and behind-the-scenes conversations about creativity, you’ll love this one.
BOOK LAUNCH! If you’re in the Harrisburg, PA area, be sure to attend his book launch at Cupboard Maker Books 157 N. Enola Rd. Enola, PA 17025 on August 23rd, from 1-3 p.m.
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