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Artist James Cook poses for a photograph in south-east London on July 1, 2022. - James Cook sits calmly at his desk, with the only sound the clickety clack of his typewriter. As he works, a portrait of a boy takes shape. From Hollywood star Tom Hanks to the London Eye observation wheel, the artist can turn symbols and letters into art, earning him increasing attention. Cook, 25, produces his work in a studio in London, surrounded by some 20 typewriters and artwork, with the white dome of the O2 arena visible outside. (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION