Collector’s Street: Owl & Dog Playbooks and Yooree Ko Map a Neighbourhood of Secret Collectors
Owl & Dog Playbooks, a children’s book publisher based in London and co-founded by Yeonju Yang and Claudio Ripol, has announced the upcoming release of a fold-out picture book titled Collector’s Street. This book, illustrated by South Korean artist Yooree Ko, takes readers inside the homes of a quirky community, showcasing collections that mirror their personalities. The book’s design, inspired by a doodle from one of the founders' children, includes expanding flaps that reveal intricate interiors. Having begun their journey in playful children's literature a decade ago, Yang and Ripol draw inspiration from their own collecting experiences. Collector’s Street is set to be published in 2026, with copyright owned by Owl & Dog Playbooks.
Key facts
- Collector’s Street is a new picture book by Owl & Dog Playbooks and illustrator Yooree Ko.
- The book uses fold-out flaps inspired by a doodle from one of the founders’ sons.
- Owl & Dog Playbooks is run by designers Yeonju Yang and Claudio Ripol, who also run studio YA-RD.
- Yooree Ko is a South Korean illustrator specialising in print, zines, and small objects.
- The book depicts a community of eccentric collectors, revealing hidden interiors of houses.
- The creators have a prior interest in architecture, having published a book about Richard Rogers.
- Ko cited Book Mongers, a second-hand bookshop in Brixton, as a source of inspiration.
- Collector’s Street is copyrighted 2026 by Owl & Dog Playbooks.
- Ko used Procreate and Photoshop to create the illustrations in a handmade collage style.
- Yang collects mid-century toys, while Ripol collects Ledney Matchbox die-cast cars.
Entities
Artists
- Yooree Ko
- Yeonju Yang
- Claudio Ripol
- Richard Rogers
- Pieter Bruegel
Institutions
- Owl & Dog Playbooks
- YA-RD
- Studio Ghibli
- Book Mongers
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Brixton
- South Korea