In the drawer this month, we explore “Spectropia” a Victorian-era book that invites readers to summon “ghosts everywhere and of any colour,” from which John has conjured up some special designs.
In the Drawer: Ghost Stories
From John’s archives, a special In the Drawer in celebration of Halloween.
Scratch-Cat
John also draws inspiration from “Scratch Cat” an antique, die-cut Halloween decoration from The Beistle Company. Something wicked this way comes.
In the Drawer
Our "In the Drawer" series, takes you inside John Derian's studio drawers to uncover his collection of 18th and 19th-century collection of books, ephemera, artifacts, and more.
As a life-long collector, John shares his favorite discoveries, offering the stories behind each unique item and how he has brought them back to life today.