Check out these selection of literary images from over the years. Including this shot of author Frank Sharman who built dragons to illustrate his latest novel, pictured in 2017.placeholder image
Check out these selection of literary images from over the years. Including this shot of author Frank Sharman who built dragons to illustrate his latest novel, pictured in 2017.

LOOK: Mansfield authors and reading enthusiasts pictured over the years

By Kate Mason
Published 6th Mar 2026, 12:09 BST

In honour of World Book Day we’ve uncovered some pictures of Mansfield authors and reading enthusiasts from over the years.

The collection of images range from 2014 to 2019 and include celebrated Mansfield authors and visits from international bestsellers.

The Illustrated World of Nick Sharratt exhibition at Mansfield Library, pictured is superfan Suzy Phelan, 10 with author and illustrator Nick Sharratt in 2016.

9. Illustrator

The Illustrated World of Nick Sharratt exhibition at Mansfield Library, pictured is superfan Suzy Phelan, 10 with author and illustrator Nick Sharratt in 2016. Photo: Rachel Atkins

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Isabella Rhodes with her signed book, reply letter and a copy of the letter that sparked an internet sensation after she wrote to author Joanna Nadin in 2016.

10. Super fan

Isabella Rhodes with her signed book, reply letter and a copy of the letter that sparked an internet sensation after she wrote to author Joanna Nadin in 2016. Photo: Anne Shelley

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Author Frank Earp with his book 'The A to Z of Curious Nottinghamshire' from which he gave readings at Mansfield Library in 2014.

11. A to Z

Author Frank Earp with his book 'The A to Z of Curious Nottinghamshire' from which he gave readings at Mansfield Library in 2014. Photo: Anne Shelley

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