Surreal and sinister tribute to Orwell's 1984

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It may be 64 years old but George Orwell's dystopian novel continues to inspire new illustrations. Take a look at Lesley Barnes' brilliant tribute to '1984'.

George Orwell illustration

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It's always a challenge to create a new take on a well-known tale, but we reckon this illustrated tribute to George Orwell's '1984', created by Creative Bloq favourite Lesley Barnes, pulls it off perfectly.

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