Picturebook for primary school-aged readers. Tells the story of Old Ridley, an enigmatic inventor and neighbour of Joachim. When he dies Joachim is sneaks into his house and finds a portrait of himself. He wonders how it was drawn and the meaning of it. Crew is a retired high school teacher and award-winning, full-time writer. Previous titles include 'The Inner Circle' and 'The House of Tomorrow'. Irish-born illustrator moved to Western Australia in 1990, working as a set designer for advertising and film, and has illustrated magazines and book covers.