New Island Books

Acclaimed illustrator Annie West has always been fascinated by horrible accidents, hilarious incidents, unsolvable mysteries and amusing deaths. From Icarus to Strongbow, Attila the Hun to Sartre, Another Fine Mess assembles a fine cast of those who met untimely (and entertaining) ends. With her inimitable style and incorrigible sense of humour, Annie West has produced another beautiful and enjoyable work.

In rich and abundant illustrations, Annie West tells a rowdy story of artistic struggle, ego and unexpected kindness. You will never look at the Irish Literary Canon in the same way again.