CHRISTOPHER GIBBS – TOR FICTION COVERS
Known for his richly layered visual storytelling, Christopher brings his signature blend of collage, photography, and digital painting to The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison and Overgrowth by Mira Grant.
JOHN HOWE – MYTHAGO WOOD FOR FOLIO SOCIETY
Arena Illustration is thrilled to announce the release of a breathtaking collector’s edition of Robert Holdstock’s acclaimed fantasy novel Mythago Wood, now fully illustrated for the first time by the legendary John Howe.
PUSHKIN PRESS COVER ART BY RICHARD JOHNSON
Renowned for his evocative and expressive illustrations, Richard’s work has captivated audiences across publishing, advertising, as well as bringing best-selling books to life.
NEW FANTASY COVER ART BY TOMISLAV TOMIC
Fantasy fans have a new adventure to dive into with the release of The Tainted Khan, the latest novel by bestselling author Taran Matharu featuring this stunning illustration by Tomislav.
This second instalment in The Soulbound Saga series follows the Sunday Times bestselling, Dragon Rider which introduced a dazzlingly rich world of dragons, rebellion, and ancient magic. Known for his intricate line work and richly detailed fantasy art and with credits including The Folio Society, Magic Cat Publishing, and Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Tomislav Tomic’s signature style brings Matharu’s world to vivid life.
The Tainted Khan is published by Harper Voyager.
Tomislav Tomic is represented by Arena Illustration.
WELCOMING BILLY PARTRIDGE TO ARENA ILLUSTRATION!
We’re beyond excited to introduce the incredibly talented Billy Partridge as the newest illustrator to join Arena Illustration! Billy’s work is bursting with energy, creativity, and stunning storytelling—making him a perfect addition to the team.
LEVI PINFOLD – THE NEW HARRY POTTER ILLUSTRATOR
Magical News! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredibly talented artist, Levi Pinfold, will be illustrating the final two books in the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions series for Bloomsbury!
Levi Pinfold, a multi-award-winning illustrator known for his atmospheric and intricate storytelling, will continue the breathtaking visual legacy established by Jim Kay. Fans of the Wizarding World may already be familiar with his stunning work on the Harry Potter Hogwarts House Editions and The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac.
The magic begins with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, set to publish in October 2026. As an exciting first glimpse, we’re delighted to share a sneak peek of Levi’s spellbinding interpretation of Harry gazing into Dumbledore’s Pensieve, capturing the depth and mystery of the story to come.
We couldn’t be prouder of Levi and can’t wait for fans to experience his extraordinary vision of Hogwarts and beyond! Stay tuned for more magical updates! ✨
Levi Pinfold is represented by Arena Illustration.
DOTTY SUTTON ILLUSTRATES – THE NOTWITCHES
Dotty has created a cast of visually iconic characters from evil aunts to rebellious protagonists in a brand-new middle-grade adventure series published by Chicken House.
ADAM STOWER – NEW MURRAY AND BUN ADVENTURE
We celebrate the return of Adam’s delightful duo in MURRAY THE PIRATE! the third book in this much-loved series, published this month by Harper Collins.
DOTTY SUTTON ILLUSTRATES SCARLET DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE
Drawing on her skill in character design and world building, Dotty has relished illustrating the first book in this new fiction space adventure series written by James Davis.
ALEKSEI BITSKOFF ILLUSTRATES BIGFOOT AND THE WILD BOYS
Our fiction legend Aleksei, collaborates with Jenny Pearson in their third book which tells the tale of two friends who embark on the adventure of a lifetime to find Bigfoot.