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Sheila Robinson: Balance, Humanity and Nature - Book Review

It is positive to see the life and works of Sheila Robinson being highlighted in this visually delightful book published to coincide with an exhibition of her work alongside that of her daughter, AOI Patron, Chloë Cheese, who contributes to the book.

Getting Illustration Clients - Book Review

A well-executed guide to the many questions that those new to the illustration profession will need answers to as part of their career. The knowledge that the book offers comes direct from commissioners, clients, agents, associations, and practitioners of illustration.

Illustrators' Sketchbooks - Book Review

With cover artwork indicating the colourful wealth of content that features in many illustrates’ sketch books by Oliver Jeffers, the new book from Martin Salisbury is quite a feast for the eyes.

Jon Klassen and The Skull

In August, writer and illustrator Jon Klassen was interviewed by AOI on publication of his new book, and Derek Brazell reviews The Skull

Lost - Book Review

Lost in an unfamiliar setting polar bear can’t remember how he got there, or which way he turns for home. Everyone is too occupied to help. Mariano Illustrajo’s delightful new book questions, ‘where is home’?

Drawing for Illustration - Book Review

With an easy-to-read style, Martin Salisbury has created an attractive and useful book detailing that skill which most illustrators in the ‘About’ sections of their websites will say they have been into since they were small children: drawing.

The Illustrators Series: Miroslav Šašek - Book Review

Martin Salisbury on Šašek, whose paintings capture the scale of the human to building and building to landscape that perfectly aligns with his vision.

A World Full Of Wildlife and How You Can Protect It - Book Review

How do you communicate complex ideas and inter-related biological systems to young children? How do you convert ideas into long lasting actions? This book explains.

The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom - Book Review

This cheerfully ebullient tale snaps along at a fantastically read-aloud pace, with Beach’s sharp inky lines delivering dynamism to the illustrations.