Book cover titled "Lucky" by Megan McKean featuring a large four-leaf clover on a green background, with the subtitle "Symbols of good fortune from around the world".

Lucky
Symbols of Good Fortune from Around the World

Lucky is an illustrated collection of 50 lucky charms from around the world paired with fun facts and origin stories of each token of good luck.

From Sweden's brightly painted Dala Horse to horseshoes, dice and the most iconic good luck symbol, Ireland's four-leaf clover, Lucky is a charming gift for all ages

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Book titled 'Unlucky' with silhouette of a black cat on the cover, and subtitle 'Signs and superstitions from around the world' by Megan McKean.

Unlucky
Signs and Superstitions from Around the World

Unlucky is an illustrated collection of 50 weird and wonderful signs, superstitions and omens of bad luck.

Did you know that bringing bananas on a ship could spell peril for sailors? Or that haircuts on Tuesday are considered a no-no in India? Unlucky unpacks 50 signs, superstitions and omens you should know to avoid bad luck.

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An illustration of a seagull flying over ocean waves with a sailing ship in the background, framed within a graphic design.
A book spread about the White Heather flower with text on the left and an illustration on the right showing a white cat in a garden of white Heather flowers against a green hilly landscape under a blue sky.
Illustration of a man fishing near a pond with dragonflies flying above tall grass.
An illustrated book page about rabbits. The left side contains text and a gray rabbit drawing, and the right side features a colorful drawing of a rabbit jumping over grass with pink flowers and yellow mushrooms.
Illustration of an evil eye talisman necklace with a blue circular pendant featuring an eye design, hanging against a red background.
Illustration of a beckoning maneki-neko or happy cat figurine with one paw raised, sitting outdoors with orange trees in the background.
Illustration of a traditional Dala horse, a brightly painted wooden horse from Sweden, with a smaller version on the left and a larger one on the right, featuring red, white, green, and blue patterns.
Left page explaining crescent moon mythology with an illustration of a crescent moon and stars. Right page shows a person observing the night sky through a telescope amid trees under a large crescent moon and stars.
An illustration of a red chili pepper necklace with gold chain and crown-like top, accompanying an informational text about the cornicello symbol.

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Colorful illustration featuring various objects, animals, and scenes including coins, a chili pepper necklace, a night sky with moon, grasshopper, crocodile with jewelry, elephant, necklace with eye symbol, leafy plant, frog by water, goldfish, lily
A colorful grid of 15 illustrations depicting various objects: oak leaves with acorns, seagulls over water, a large orange sun, a fish on a plate, a person fishing from a rooftop, a decorative red horse figurine, dice, dolphins jumping out of the wat
Close-up of a pastel pink and green checkered border surrounding a light blue surface with two polaroid photos, one featuring the word "Lucky" repeated four times with small colorful icons of a mushroom, ladybug, rainbow, and horseshoe, and the other with various small icons including a four-leaf clover, horseshoe, rainbow, and ladybug.

Dress your tech Lucky!

To celebrate the release of Lucky, a range of complimentary wallpapers are available for download now. Bring a little extra luck to your desktop or phone!

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Megan McKean wearing a green shirt and red lipstick, holding a gold bow-shaped ornament near her eye, smiling in front of a light blue background, captured in a collage of four photos.

About Megan McKean

Megan McKean is a charm-obsessed eternal optimist, always keeping her eyes peeled for lucky symbols and positive signs.

Researching, writing and illustrating the treasure trove of trinkets and charms that is Lucky was a dream come true, and turned every ladybug, mushroom, rainbow or four-leaf clover spotted in the last year into an extra lucky sign of good fortune!

A colorful checkerboard pattern featuring illustrations by Megan McKean, of a ladybug, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe, and an acorn.
Illustrated ladybug with a red shell and black spots, resting on a gray surface. By Megan McKean

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