Returning to update “SINGAPORE, Sketches of the Lion City” artist and
illustrator, Lorette E. Roberts, was once again struck by the variety of flowers
and trees and how naturally they bloom in modern Singapore. Now, Supertrees,
Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands are part of the landscape, having
“grown” since her last visit. In her inimitable and unmistakable style, Lorette
has now included these along with the other famous sights in this exciting
colourful new edition.
In addition to Raffles Hotel, Boat Quay, Orchard Road, Sentosa and the
newly anointed UNESCO Botanic Gardens are all featured in this new edition.
Roberts has captured all the varied architectural styles prevolent in the
Lion City: Shophouses, Colonial Bungalows, ‘Black and White’ homes, the
refurbished Fulerton Heritage by the Bay are also included along side the
other classic civic buildings which make up Singapore today.
Lorette’s sharp eye is trained to spot the unusual: ancient houses on stilts,
a tree walk, organic gardens, the old-world charm of Tiong Bahru, Ang Mo
Kio’s Sunday Bird Club, a tiger-car replica, ethnic fabric designs, hedgehog
pastries and vibrant street art. In this engaging book there is something for
everyone to enjoy including her trademark snail hidden on every page!
