Unlucky Signs and superstitions from around the world

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.

From Megan McKean, the author and illustrator of Lucky (Hardie Grant Books, 2025) comes this weird and delightful illustrated guide to all things misfortunate. From superstitions tracking back centuries to region-specific omens, Unlucky is full of fun and frightful facts paired with Megan's signature colorful illustrations and lots of hidden details.

Megan McKean is an Australian designer, illustrator and author with permanently itchy feet. Her work is focused primarily on travel and depicting colorful cities around the world. Megan’s illustrations are characterized by their bright colors, strong line work and surprising details hidden within each piece, encouraging the viewer to go back for another look. She is the author and illustrator of Lucky, published by Hardie Grant Books (2025). 

She is based in Malmö, Sweden, and Unlucky is her 13th book!