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Solar Book Watercolour Illustration by Ian McEwan
By Ian McEwan
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Product details
A minimalist book poster inspired by Solar, Ian McEwan's comic novel that follows Michael Beard, a Nobel laureate coasting on past glory, as he stumbles through climate research, marital infidelity, and a trail of personal disasters spanning two decades. This literary art print evokes the dark comedy of a declining genius whose attempts to capitalise on green energy technology mirror his chaotic romantic entanglements with Patrice and Melissa. A wryly intelligent addition to a study, home library, or reading nook, it makes a wonderful gift for book clubs, science enthusiasts, and fans of contemporary satire who appreciate McEwan's sharp observation of human folly.
This watercolour illustration of Solar steps out of the gallery and into the story — soft colour washes behind the title, with crisp lettering emerging through a brushed halo. Romantic, atmospheric, a little dreamy. Book illustration art made for reading nooks, nurseries, and walls that quietly wish they were a library.
✦ Available in three paper finishes: matte, satin, or gloss
Why Choose Our Book Posters?
- Premium Quality: Printed on 200 GSM museum-grade paper for a high-quality, rigid feel that won't yellow over time.
- Eco-Friendly: Shipped in ultra-protective, sustainable packaging to ensure your art arrives in pristine condition.
- Perfect for Gifting: An ideal Christmas, Birthday, or "just because" gift for the literary lover in your life.
Size Guide
We offer a wide range of sizes to fit any frame or wall space:
- A-Series: A4, A3, A2, A1
- Standard Poster Sizes: 12x18", 16x24", 20x30", 24x36"
- Need a custom size? Send us a message and we'll be happy to help!
Delivery & Shipping
- 📦 Fast & Free Delivery: Free shipping to the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia!
- 🚀 Quick Dispatch: Order by 1 PM (Mon-Fri) for same-day dispatch. Weekend orders ship the next working day.
- ✅ Tracked Service: Tracking numbers provided for all orders.
Custom Orders & Framing
Can't find your favourite book? Browse our Custom Order listing in the shop, and we'll design a one-of-a-kind piece just for you.
Note on Frames: These prints do not come framed. If you are looking for a framed version, please select this at checkout.
Important Information: Each print is made to order. We offer a free replacement guarantee if your item arrives damaged. All designs are custom artistic interpretations and not official merchandise. We are not affiliated with any of the authors seen on our store, nor do we use any official artwork and text. Our custom illustrations are designed entirely by us and are our take on these amazing books.
Delivery & returns
Free delivery to the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. Royal Mail tracked. International shipping calculated at checkout.
Every print is made to order. If your order arrives damaged or does not arrive at all, we will refund or replace it — just get in touch and we will make it right.
Ian McEwan
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Edge style
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Paper sizes are hard to picture. Below, every size we print is drawn to scale against the same three-seat sofa, so you can see the real difference between an A4 and an A2 before you order.
See it to scale
Every size, in centimetres and inches
Portrait prints
| Size | Centimetres | Inches | Works well |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in | A shelf, a desk, or one piece in a gallery wall |
| A4 | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7 in | Hallways, alcoves, a set of three side by side |
| A3 | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5 in | Above a desk or a bedside table |
| A2 | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4 in | Above a sofa or a bed, on its own |
| A1 | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1 in | A statement wall, a stairwell, a wide chimney breast |
| 12 × 18 | 30.5 × 45.7 cm | 12 × 18 in | US and Canada standard, fits ready-made frames |
| 16 × 24 | 40.6 × 61 cm | 16 × 24 in | US and Canada standard, above a desk or console |
| 20 × 30 | 50.8 × 76.2 cm | 20 × 30 in | US and Canada standard, above a sofa |
| 24 × 36 | 61 × 91.4 cm | 24 × 36 in | US and Canada standard, a statement wall |
Square prints
| Size | Centimetres | Inches | Works well |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 | 25.4 × 25.4 cm | 10 × 10 in | Shelves and small gallery walls |
| 12 × 12 | 30.5 × 30.5 cm | 12 × 12 in | A grid of four, or a narrow wall |
| 14 × 14 | 35.6 × 35.6 cm | 14 × 14 in | Above a bedside table |
| 16 × 16 | 40.6 × 40.6 cm | 16 × 16 in | Above a desk or in a reading nook |
| 18 × 18 | 45.7 × 45.7 cm | 18 × 18 in | On its own above a chair |
| 20 × 20 | 50.8 × 50.8 cm | 20 × 20 in | Above a sofa or a bed |
| 28 × 28 | 71.1 × 71.1 cm | 28 × 28 in | A statement piece on a big wall |
Sizes are the printed paper. A frame adds a border around the print, so a framed piece covers a little more wall than the figures above. Prices for each size are shown on the product page.
Where to hang it
On its own
Hang so the middle of the print sits about 145 cm from the floor. That is eye level for most people and the height galleries use.
Above a sofa or bed
Leave 15 to 25 cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame, and pick a print roughly two thirds the width of the sofa.
A set of three
Keep 5 to 8 cm between frames and line up their middles. Three A4s or three A3s side by side read as one piece.
A gallery wall
Mix A5 and A4 around one larger A3 or A2. Lay it out on the floor first, then hang from the middle outwards.
IN YOUR HOME
Picture it on the wall.
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Why Blurby Posters?
Packaging worth keeping.
Each poster ships in a hand-rolled tube with a recycled-card protector. No bent corners. No surprises.
- Hand-rolled tubes
- Recycled card protector
- Tracked UK delivery
Print quality you can frame.
200gsm uncoated stock with archival pigment inks. Crisp blacks, rich colour, zero glare.
- 200gsm uncoated paper
- Archival pigment inks
- Made to frame, not to fold