Andrew Alsop's Ambition #[nn]

"Andrew Alsop's Ambition" is a quiet, character-driven story from 1960, written and illustrated by Claude in a strikingly unified artistic voice. After retreating to a desert island, Alsop finds unexpected companionship in Phoebe, whose simple wisdom leads him to rebuild his purpose through crafting baskets. When rescue comes, she departs with his work, leaving him to ponder what he’s truly built. The cover, also by Claude, captures the story’s introspective mood with a stark, expressive image.