About

A Foreign Country is an illustrated newsletter about the past that is inspired by remnants of time and place that I find in old newspapers, photos, and movies.

It takes its name from the quote above.

How did it start?

I started doing these drawings while doing research for another project—a graphic novel based on a diary written by my great-aunt in 1921. Work in progress from that project is likely to make an appearance here, too.

Why subscribe?

Free subscribers will have full access to most posts and some of the archive. Paid subscribers will have access to the full archive as well as special posts. If you choose to support this newsletter with a paid subscription, I’d be so grateful!

Who am I?

I’m an illustrator, writer, and designer. You can find more of my drawings on Instagram @rebeccasilus.