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Yehrin Tong / Virago Modern Classics

Yehrin Tong / Virago Modern Classics (Debut Art, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

We're excited to reveal an advanced look at Yehrin Tong’s design for one of the latest Virago Modern Classic titles, due to be published in January 2018 to coincide with the imprint’s 40th Anniversary. The wonderful Yehrin created this beautiful pattern, featuring on the cover of the upcoming title ‘Writers As Readers: A Celebration of Virago Modern Classics’, which will be available from the start of next year in the form of a lovely gift hardback.

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Picture book deal for Vanya Nastanlieva

Picture book deal for Vanya Nastanlieva (illustrator, Publishing Jobs)Frances McKay Illustration are delighted that one of our newest illustrators Vanya Nastanlieva has signed a contract for a new picture book for Houghton Miffin Harcourt Publishing Group in the USA after a successful a meeting in Bologna in April with Dinah Stevenson of Clarion Books a division of HMHCO.

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Knighthood For Beginners

Knighthood For Beginners (illustrator, Publishing Jobs, SAA Member Agents)

 

Elys Dolan’s first illustrated young fiction title has just been published by Oxford University Press, Knighthood for Beginners, the first title in a new three book contract for Elys. And it has been receiving some great reviews . She is currently out on a publicity tour for this new title.

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The Boy Fitz Hammond – ABRSM

The Boy Fitz Hammond – ABRSM (Children’s Books, illustrator, NB Illustration, Publishing Jobs)

The Boy Fitz Hammond – ABRSM (Children’s Books, illustrator, NB Illustration, Publishing Jobs)

 

The Boy Fitz Hammond , one of NB Illustration’s top character illustrators is currently working with ABRSM on one of their music practice apps. ABRSM is the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music and this the 3rd app BFH has contributed to. The current app is yet be released but we feature work from from the Violin Practice app and other work.

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Olga Demidova – The Emperor’s New Clothes

Olga Demidova – The Emperor’s New Clothes (illustrator, NB Illustration, Publishing Jobs)

NB Illustration’s Olga Demidova is proud to see the launch of her new edition of The Emperor’s New Clothes published by Usborne. These charming illustrations bring new life into Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.

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Sarah Dennis – Papercut Woodland

Sarah Dennis – Papercut Woodland (New Division, Publishing Jobs)
Sarah Dennis worked with Carlton Books to produce the fantastic Papercut Woodland, a guide to making your own papercuts. Starting with basic paper cutting techniques and building to more delicate pieces, Sarah produced twenty original designs on a woodland theme, which have created a truly stunning book.

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Susannah Lovegrove shortlisted for The AOI World Illustration Awards

Susannah Lovegrove shortlisted for The AOI World Illustration Awards (Artist Partners Ltd, Awards, Design Projects, Editorial Commissions, illustrator, Publishing Jobs)

Artist Partners are delighted to announce that Susannah Lovegrove one of their recent signings has been shortlisted for The AOI World Illustration Awards this year and in association with The Directory of Illustration.
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Christopher Nielsen’s New Children’s Book

Christopher Nielsen’s New Children’s Book (illustrator, Phosphor Art, Publishing Jobs)

Phosphor Art's Christopher Nielsen has illustrated a beautiful book called Once Upon an ABC, published by Little Hare (Hardie Grant Egmont). Christopher’s vibrant illustrations accompany Sophie Masson’s lively alphabetical verse. The book is out now in Australia and will be published in the UK later this year.

BloodBros Winner of the Barbican Sci-Fi Print Competition!

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We are very proud to announce that BloodBros, AKA Emile Holmewood, has won the Barbican and Wrap Magazine’s print competition with his poster, ‘Art Forms of Fiction’!

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