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“Siamo tutti uccellini, ciascuno nella sua deliziosa gabbietta. A volte voliamo fino a un’altra gabbia un po’ più grande ma non abbiamo mai il coraggio di abbandonare completamente la nostra prigionia".”

Quote by Dave McKean

Book:Cages

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Cages

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Dave McKean
Dave McKean

Dave McKean, born on December 29, 1963, is a renowned British illustrator. His works are known for their unique style and profound imagination, encompassing book illustrations, movie posters, and personal art creations in various fields. more

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