I could not be more delighted with the stunning job my publisher has done with this cover. The gold leaf on the font matching the tooth… *chef’s kiss*
The cartoon is the work of Mexican cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada. He was the first to draw skeletons wearing clothes and partying, and later Diego Rivera started using the image in his murals, which led to the sugar skull image we're all so familiar with today. José Guadalupe Posada is actually mentioned in the book – which, delightfully, the designer didn't even realise.
The book is finished and the final proofs are on their way, and publication date is firmly set at February 18th 2021!
