Priscilla Coleman has been drawing court scenes for over 20 years. The pictures collected here mark many of the most important trials of that period. There is a widespread misunderstanding among those who see pictures on TV or in the newspapers that an artist can sketch as much as they like in court. As lawyers know, far from taking a palate and easel into the public gallery, any attempt at photography, drawings or visual representations is strictly off limits. Artists have to memorise in court the colours, shades, clothing, facial mannerisms and physical idiosyncrasies then go out and draw a likeness from memory . . . against the clock. This hardback book is an item that has been used previously and shows only a little sign of cosmetic wear and tear. It is crisp, bright and fully operational although it shows some small signs of shelf wear with a slightly bumped corner. The dust jacket is present and intact with minimal scuffing. The spine is in good condition with gold-foil printing