Look at the Moon

In Look at the Moon, Leonard Weisgard uses collagraph, a layered printmaking technique in which a collage is inked, pressed, and then hand-colored to create images that feel rich, textured, and vivid. The visual result is striking: depth and detail emerge from what might otherwise seem simple, turning each page into a work of art that rewards careful viewing.

The book begins with a question asked by a child: is the moon the same everywhere? From that starting point, the text and pictures lead the reader through a journey around the globe, linking distant places and different lives under the same sky. The language is poetic yet restrained; the images shift between landscapes, night scenes, moonlight, and regional textures, all united by the shared presence of the moon.

Look at the Moon uses illustration and story not to entertain lightly, but to broaden vision. It encourages a sense of connection across borders and invites reflection while remaining visually engaging and carefully crafted.