Maps of the United Kingdom – Book Review A comprehensive overview of the people, events and idiosyncrasies that give this land its identity. Illustrator Livi Gosling tells us about the project (and her favourite county).
World Illustration Awards 2019 Enter your best work by 31 January 2019 to be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes!
O is for old school – Book Review A life without books is Wack! An A-Z book that is playful and inter-generational in its outlook, with great images and a lexicon derived from one of the world’s most vibrant popular cultures.
World Illustration Awards 2019 – Call for Entries now open! The Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with USA-based Directory of Illustration, announces that the World Illustration Awards 2019 are now open for entries. Following WIA’s most successful year..
Varoom 38: Joseph Kai comic artist Comic maker Joseph Kai is part of the Varoom 38 (Activism) feature on the new wave of Arab Comics, and here he talks to Paul Gravett about the group, the role of comics in Lebanese culture and issues for freelance artists in the country
Born Bad – Book Review “Wolf wasn’t happy being Wolf,” so what happens when he tries to change? This is Stephen Smith’s first picture book, utilising his bold cut-up style, and we learn about his process for creating the images.
Illustrator of the Month: November Simona Ciraolo is a children’s book author. Having worked with Chronicle Books, Flying Eye Books, Walker Books and more, Simona has published a number of titles including Hug Me, Can’t Catch Me and Lighs! Camera! Alice! We speak to her about her illustrious career so far, her process as Author/Illustrator and her stance on the value of illustration.
Come Together: PV and Members exhibition We’re celebrating the festive season with an exhibition in Shoreditch this November. Come together at PrintSpace!
Summary Notes – AOP/AOI Debate: Let the Good Times Roll Pearls of wisdom from the AOI AOP Debate about commissioning.