Shortly after my husband and I got together in 1980, we read The Crock of Gold aloud to one another. It was one of my husband’s favorite books. I would definitely place it in my top five favorites too.

Written by Irish author, James Stephens, and first published in 1912, The Crock of Gold is a whimsical fairytale for adults populated by characters from Irish folklore.

My goal was to create a book cover that reflects the fanciful qualities of this quirky, colorful novel and honor the cherished memory of reading this book for the first time with my husband.