Ball has begun, The

A quite superb plywood jigsaw puzzle, cut in a more push-fit style than most of Eric Pedley's puzzles. This is probably in an effort to apply as much accuracy as possible to the line-cutting around this extraordinary piece of c1967 artwork. The puzzle was cut in the 1970s for the British Jigsaw Puzzle Library and has been both cherished and hated, almost in equal measure. These views appear to relate to both the devious nature of the cutting and to the image itself. But that's the sublime combination of Eric Pedley and Alan Aldridge for you!

The quality of colour line-cutting is incredible and has been extended to the provision of a super outline cut border, so no starting this one off with the edges!

The artist, Alan Aldridge (1938-2017), was best known for his psychedelic artwork including album covers for Elton John, The Beatles, The Who and Tears for Fears. He also created the magnificent artwork for the Philmar jigsaw puzzle entitled "The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics Puzzle in a Puzzle".


Artist: Aldridge, Alan
Date: c1970s
Brand: Pedley, Eric
Material: Plywood
Nationality: British
Number: 5087
Pieces: 514
Size: 18" x 22"
Theme: Fantasy
Title: Ball has begun, The