WHAT’S NEW HARPER DREW? – ALEKSEI BITSKOFF
Aleksei’s illustrations taking centre stage in Kathy Week’s second book about the world of Harper Drew - and there’s a lot more drama!
Michael Palin Illustrations / The Red Dress
The Red Dress have been commissioned for a second time to create artworks for actor, comedian, writer and public speaker Michael Palin. This time for cover artwork for his new book ‘Into Iraq’, which is in an insight into the history and culture of the country after his trip there in March 2022.
Previously The Red Dress illustrated the cover art for his ‘North Korea Journal’ book, which documented the diaries and accounts of his time in the secretive country.
More of the Red Dress’ work can be viewed here - https://www.debutart.com/artist/the-red-dress
NATALIA ZARATIEGUI / WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARD
Huge congratulations to Natalia Zaratiegui for being longlisted in the Commercial Publishing category of the World Illustration Awards 2022.The Man Who Knew Too Much and Other Storiesby G. K. Chesterton, features cover and inside illustrations by Natalia, using a limited colour palette to create a series of strong contrast images, beautifully capturing the spirit of the book.
Débora Islas/Courageous Queens
Fully illustrated by Débora Islas, Five Mile's 'Courageous Queens' tells ten stories of history's boldest rulers.
Shine On/Caribay M. Benavides
Shine On is a pre-teen novel with positive front cover art by Caribay M. Benavides.
Adventure Duck is Back!
Our favourite superhero duck with the supersonic quack and his zebra sidekick are back with a tasty new adventure: Adventure Duck VS The Armadillo Army. Aleksei Bitskoff’s illustrations explode of the page in this quacking tale written by Steve Cole and published this month by Orchard Books.
Rachael Saunders latest children’s book, Mix and Match: Farm Animals is published by Walker Book
Mix and Match: Farm Animals, published by Walker Books, is the newest addition to the Baby Walker range and is perfect for little ones who love animals. Both stylish and interactive this book within a book introduces children to farm animals and their noises and the mix-and-match game makes learning fun.
Rachael Saunders has previously worked with Walker on a number of titles including Pop-Up Crown Jewels and Pop-Up Kings and Queens. and we are thrilled to see the series being so successful with another title due for release in the spring, Pop-Up Palace Pets.
Rachael Saunders is represented by The Artworks
Rachael Saunders latest children’s book, Mix and Match: Farm Animals is published by Walker Book
Mix and Match: Farm Animals, published by Walker Books, is the newest addition to the Baby Walker range and is perfect for little ones who love animals. Both stylish and interactive this book within a book introduces children to farm animals and their noises and the mix-and-match game makes learning fun.
Rachael Saunders has previously worked with Walker on a number of titles including Pop-Up Crown Jewels and Pop-Up Kings and Queens. and we are thrilled to see the series being so successful with another title due for release in the spring, Pop-Up Palace Pets.
Rachael Saunders is represented by The Artworks
Christopher Nielsen Funds Important Picture Book
Phosphor Art's illustrated The Dream Peddler, a groundbreaking picture book for young adults about the allure of addiction, written by Irena Kobald. Earlier this year, the book's publisher Dirt Lane Press successfully crowdfunded an extended print run of the book and it will be available to buy from October.
An Interview With Emerging Young Illustrator – Joe Lillington
Arena have represented Joe Lillington for two years and in that time he has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction books for children. With his forthcoming book Ancient Warriors written by Iris Volant and published by Flying Eye Books hitting the shelves in August, Joe takes some time out to discuss his process and where he finds inspiration over on Arena’s blog here. The interview includes time-lapse videos of some of the work in progress he did on the spreads from Ancient Warriors.