Junction - Hardcover

Nathan Jurevicius is an Australian-Canadian illustrator who has worked in a variety of media including designer toys, video games and animation. He is best known for his acclaimed multi-platform project the psychedelic and heartfelt modern folktale Scarygirl. Nathan currently lives and works in Toronto.

"Junction is a truly remarkable picture book, sure to fascinate children and grown-ups alike." - Andrew Woodrow-Butcher, Broken Pencil

"Junction is an ideal book for young readers attracted to a more bizarre aesthetic, showing children how to break traditional design rules to create art with a distinct perspective. Adults can find value in the intricacy of Jurevicius' craft, and the textured crosshatching, immersive composition, and vibrant, varied color palette bring a captivating splendour to the narrative." - Oliver Sava, A.V. Club

"Junction...leaves readers with a newfound appreciation of the combined power of image and imagination." - Christina Quintiliani, Canadian Review of Materials

"An enticing slide into the strange, particularly for fans of Shaun Tan's wilder fancies." - Kirkus Reviews

"Nathan Jurevicius' work achieves the minor miracle of being aggressively weird, deeply compelling and entirely satisfying...a rare achievement that only a true master of mysterio autentico can accomplish." - Jim Woodring, creator of Frank and Jim

Praise for Scarygirl

"A superb example of the cheerful, pigtailed-horror aesthetic that presents otherwise nightmarish worlds as cuddly-cute and kookily spooky, Scarygirl is a delight for the eyes." - Will Freeman, The Guardian

"A visually stunning book...a bold spectacle." - Sunday Age

"The artwork explodes with vibrant color and psychedelic imagery, drawing Scarygirl's world in bold and vivid detail...A whole feast of treats and surprises." - Center for Youth Literature