Singapore : Sketches of the Lion City by Roberts, Lorette E.

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!