There are few greater muses than one’s own childhood. In recent months, this idea has taken visual form across fashion runways, with brands from Chanel to Acne Studios showcasing childlike sketches, ...

Walk into any bookshop today, and you will notice something quietly unsettling. The romance section is a wall of pastel illustrations featuring cartoon couples in whimsical poses, their titles curled ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Book covers are increasingly featuring childlike sketches, doodles and crayon marks — a “naive design” trend that ...