tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post3593532901392900640..comments2024-03-28T06:28:49.282+00:00Comments on Picture Book Den: In Memory of Vanessa Cabban • Jonathan EmmettUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-42527282891125041882019-10-22T21:32:20.983+01:002019-10-22T21:32:20.983+01:00i was thinking of Vanessa today..i went to her blo...i was thinking of Vanessa today..i went to her blog..Glad you said sickness, not accident as people were saying..bring this sickness into the light..<br />i wonder how her ex husband is doing..<br />take care,Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910694148759907767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-17552297718519456632015-03-06T11:44:05.551+00:002015-03-06T11:44:05.551+00:00It's lovely to hear from you, Annelies. I reme...It's lovely to hear from you, Annelies. I remember our meeting in Groningen and am still very grateful to you for helping our book to win the prize – and for all your work translating the other books that Vanessa and I created together.<br /><br />Vanessa's death came as a shock to everyone that knew her, but it's comforting to know that she and her work will always have a place in your heart, as it will in mine.Jonathan Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413964991466780348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-49873765693318706162015-03-06T11:30:40.101+00:002015-03-06T11:30:40.101+00:00Dear Jonathan, I am so very sorry and shocked to s...Dear Jonathan, I am so very sorry and shocked to stumble across this news. As the Dutch translator of all your wonderful Mole-books (and The Pig's Knickers) I met Vanessa and you years ago in Groningen when you were rewarded with the Kiekeboe Picture Story Book Award for the first one, 'Bringing Down The Moon'. Vanessa will be in my bookshelves and in my heart with her beautiful work and lovely personality forever. I can only offer my deepest sympathy and respect to you and her family. <br />Warm regards, Annelies Jorna Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-4135245102599729072015-02-15T18:07:31.753+00:002015-02-15T18:07:31.753+00:00I'm so sorry to hear of Vanessa's passing....I'm so sorry to hear of Vanessa's passing. I loved her blog, her talent and her knitting. I never knew her but I found her talent amazing. Such a sad loss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05427014634461122489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-26605802792185009502015-02-02T23:54:13.194+00:002015-02-02T23:54:13.194+00:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts of Vanessa. S...Thank you for sharing your thoughts of Vanessa. She was a lovely warm hearted person, who I knew from reading her blog. I shared some email correspondence too, as she was very responsive to others. She was very special, very talented and inspiring and so a great loss to many whose own lives she regularly cheered up. A great shock and sadness to hear of her loss. She is not forgotten.<br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-86535210409839477432015-01-20T21:58:16.820+00:002015-01-20T21:58:16.820+00:00I bought 'Bringing Down the Moon' for my G...I bought 'Bringing Down the Moon' for my Grandaughter and we love its enchanting story and beautiful illustrations and like 'JP' above, Vanessa also signed our book and left a special message in it for my Grandaughter. We shall treasure it forever. I also recently saw Vanessa's 'Hare in the Wall' exhibit at the Scottish National Gallery and knew instantly that it was by her. She did indeed leave many beautiful memories behind. Between Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-52756090841129857312015-01-15T16:55:12.980+00:002015-01-15T16:55:12.980+00:00The news of Vanessa's death was a real shock. ...The news of Vanessa's death was a real shock. This is a lovely tribute. I bought a mole book from her for my the very new granddaughter which she signed with a lovely message in. Phoebe and I love reading about home being a best place. I followed Vanessa's blog right up until it closed for personal reasons so I know she was sad. It was always so bright and full of life and we often exchanged comments. You can still read it now and you will be amazed at how much she shared her life with everyoneJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985975286976346284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-23387927487699784332015-01-15T10:43:28.941+00:002015-01-15T10:43:28.941+00:00Thanks, Clare. And thanks also to Malachy, Pippa, ...Thanks, Clare. And thanks also to Malachy, Pippa, Michelle and Moira for their kind commentsJonathan Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413964991466780348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-62307431103356230532015-01-15T10:36:49.918+00:002015-01-15T10:36:49.918+00:00Thank you for this moving post, Jonathan. Deepest ...Thank you for this moving post, Jonathan. Deepest condolences to you and all her family and friends. I never knew her but you get a feel for her warmth and humour through her illustrations. Sending out love to all who knew her. I will raise a glass to you both on February 5th.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-53545844847130504322015-01-13T13:50:53.621+00:002015-01-13T13:50:53.621+00:00What a lovely and impressive body of work to leave...What a lovely and impressive body of work to leave the world. Thank you for such a thoughtful post, Jonathan. Moira Butterfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355420549929911500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-63451698095796579392015-01-11T20:23:12.036+00:002015-01-11T20:23:12.036+00:00I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the pow...I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the powerful connection two people can share when creating a book together. It is unfortunate that most authors and illustrators don't get to experience this type of relationship. You are certainly blessed to have her work as a lasting memory of her spirit and your time together.<br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-28235167445498789002015-01-10T17:57:56.053+00:002015-01-10T17:57:56.053+00:00I'm lucky enough to own a pencil drawing by Va...I'm lucky enough to own a pencil drawing by Vanessa. It's a lovely simple kind humorous picture of a rabbit and mole and a hedgehog, holding hands and clearly in conversation. I love it, and it hangs next to my bed. I didn't know Vanessa in person, only through her art , and now I never will. Sad, especially for those who love her. Pippa Goodharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709422048047155208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-15851963753896752782015-01-10T14:19:05.345+00:002015-01-10T14:19:05.345+00:00Thanks for your lovely comment, June.
Vanessa'...Thanks for your lovely comment, June.<br /><br />Vanessa's creativity brought pleasure to many, young and old, and I'm sure it will continue to do so.Jonathan Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413964991466780348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-35324053329312117112015-01-10T13:36:21.232+00:002015-01-10T13:36:21.232+00:00I so wish I had known Vanessa in person.
I knew o...I so wish I had known Vanessa in person. <br />I knew of her brilliant illustration work through her picturebooks and admired her artistic skills (and your writing skills) when I read your stories to children for story-time in the library. Only recently did I find her blog, and was again impressed by her many talents. I think we would have had many things in common if we had met... I feel loss and sadness at hearing of her passing. <br />Her images and creations will continue in this world to give pleasure to so many, as her legacy.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794603896579291245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-71641596837752030092015-01-10T10:55:11.445+00:002015-01-10T10:55:11.445+00:00It's such a loss. Vanessa was such a beautiful...It's such a loss. Vanessa was such a beautiful illustrator (and an amazing knitter!). The world of picture books (and the world in general) is a poorer place without her. malachy doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428551785118345251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-46544585671788736552015-01-10T09:55:25.722+00:002015-01-10T09:55:25.722+00:00Thanks for your kind comments, John, and I'm v...Thanks for your kind comments, John, and I'm very sorry to learn of your own loss.Jonathan Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413964991466780348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-77132506368599484862015-01-10T09:44:54.713+00:002015-01-10T09:44:54.713+00:00This is so sad, thank you for sharing Jonathan. I ...This is so sad, thank you for sharing Jonathan. I hadn't heard of Vanessa before, what a wonderful artist, especially those sculptures, she was so talented, such a tragic loss. My own wife was taken by the same illness, it always seems to happen to the brightest lights. John Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667956500314198121noreply@blogger.com