The Interesting thoughts of Edward Monkton! 

Poet, artist, philosopher and general interesting fellow, we’re pretty big fans of Edward Monkton.

From humble beginnings on a few greetings cards, Edward Monkton designs can now be found on everything from mugs and keyrings to phone charms, cuddly toys and even underwear!

Created by Giles Andreae, Edward Monkton is one of those peculiarly loveable characters who is instantly recognisable, despite the fact that Monkton himself doesn’t often appear on the designs. Instead, we are treated to his Interesting Thoughts that meander between the whimsical, the truthful, and the outright hilarious.

His creations include the Penguin of Death, the Pig of Happiness and the Teapot of Destiny, and the distinctive illustrations are always accompanied by a funny thought or poem.