I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that the Penguin brand has been with me since childhood. They have introduced me to some wonderful classics, from Little Red Riding Hood, to Donna Tartt's The Secret History. And it's not just their stories that have captivated me, their unparalleled design excellence is a treat for the eyes.

In this episode Holly Dunn interviews designer / author / illustrator and all-around brilliant creative, Coralie Bickford-Smith. Topics discussed include Coralie's breaking into the publishing industry, the creation of a few of her covers, and how she came to write and illustrate The Fox And The Star, and The Worm And The Bird.