2024 | Longlist | Book Covers
- Why did you create this work?
Commissioned by Penguin classics. The Little Clothbound Classics are irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world’s greatest writers. Sumptuous, tactile books that evoke a rich heritage of bookbinding while retaining fresh appeal to modern readers; that stand out in bookshops. - How were your illustrations used?
My illustrations were used to decorate the covers of the books and as small icons on the title pages. - What materials and techniques did you use?
I created icons using pencil and ink to represent the stories inside. Which were taken into the computer and made print ready for the foiling onto cloth. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Jesica Harrison - Commissioner Company
Penguin Classics UK - Who was the work commissioned for?
Penguin Classics - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
cb-smith.com/
- Instagram
@coraliebickfordsmith - X (formerly Twitter)
@cbickfordsmith - Biography
Coralie Bickford-Smith is a London based designer, illustrator and author. She graduated from Reading University with a degree in Typography and Graphic Communication. She is now one of the world’s most renowned cover designers and the author-illustrator of children’s books including The Fox and the Star, which was the first picture book to win the Waterstones Book of the Year award. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
