Laura Barrett Creates New Mary Poppins Illustrations
Adding ‘a spoonful of sugar’ to the classic children’s character, Laura Barrett has illustrated four Mary Poppins characters for the reissued editions of the renowned series.
London in New Light: Lucy Davey Illustrates the Capital
Pocket Mountains have commissioned Lucy Davey to create a fully illustrated pocket-sized walking guide for London.
NEAL LAYTON – WHAT IS AI? – Box of Delights: Profiling Ashling Lindsay (Agency Interviews, Bright Group, illustrator)
This is the perfect book for the curious who want to make sense of AI. Find out all there is to know about AI, from how it works to why it’s a big deal, and what it could mean for us in the future.
Garry Walton – Penguin
Garry was thrilled to illustrate the cover of The Curse of Sins, the spellbinding sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling fantasy romance by author Kate Dramis.
NEW COMIC BOOK FROM ADAM STOWER
We embark on a new intergalactic adventure with Astrochimp, by David Walliams and Adam Stower who unite once again with this hilarious and completely bonkers graphic novel.
JONNY DUDDLE DRAWS DINOSAURS
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jonny’s bestselling picture book, Gigantosaurus with the publication of a brand-new book, Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs, published by Templar Publishing.
The Galápagos Islands Burst with Life in Amy Grimes’ New Book
Amy Grimes has illuminated the The Galápagos Islands of past and present with a beautiful new children's book for What on Earth books.
In Galápagos Islands: The World’s Living Laboratory, the scenes teem with life, utilising a rich palette and painterly feel to help make the topics understandable and exciting. Amy said:
“I found it super interesting learning how the different islands had such a big impact on the features of each animal, such as the shape and colour of the tortoises shells. Also that there is a type of finch that drinks blood, Vampire Finches!”
Anna Louise Oliver’s Speculative Illustrations for Literary Classics
This year’s Startworks graduate Anna Louise Oliver has illustrated a cohesive and magnetic series of covers for six literary classics.
Anna’s YA style has made the renowned stories approachable for audiences of all ages, whilst her clever use of perspective has linked the cover imagery to create a serial feel.
Chris Labrooy – Guinness Book of World Records 2025
Chris Labrooy was commissioned by Guinness Book Of World Records to create the cover for their 2025 edition. Each of Chris’s illustrated letters is based on one of the records featured in the book. Its on sale from September.
More of Chris’ work can be viewed at https://www.debutart.com/artist/chris-labrooy
Bob Lea
Bob Lea is a super realistic artist represented by Artist Partners who has recently produced two stunning covers for the best selling author Lauren Roberts, published by Simon and Schuster and designed by the designer Loren Catana. Both covers were featured as posters on the Simon and Schuster Bologna Book Fair Stand this year.
Both titles: Reckless and Powerful are part of a series of books by the author.
Comfortably sitting within Young adult fantasy and romance - and within the new genre aptly named “ Romantasy “ for more of Bob’s fabulous work do please go to the website.