Behind the Book with Daniel Duncan

Fresh, new author/illustrator, Daniel Duncan’s debut picture book, SOUTH, was warmly received at the recent book launch with US based children’s publishing house, Abrams — held at The Bright Emporium. The story is calm and gentle, the illustrations full of depth and emotion. Already proving to be a hit, and with fantastic reviews, we thought it might be an idea to ask Dan to join us for a . So before the event, which will be on Sunday 2nd July, here’s a little more about the talented Daniel Duncan…

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Mark Beech, illustrates new Wishing Chair cover for Enid Blyton

Mark is an approved illustrator for Enid Blyton books and has a new luxury hardback edition coming out - see cover below.

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Pastiche Pooches from Phosphor Artists

Since Phosphor Art's Pastiche artist has been so busy with commissions, they now have a dedicated team of talented pastiche illustrators, each with their own specialism and ready to tackle any brief.

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Levi Pinfold Illustrates Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Editions

Bloomsbury’s 20th Anniversary Editions of Harry Potter and Philosophers Stone are published on 26th June, beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold.

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Yehrin Tong / Virago Modern Classics

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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Paul Young shortlisted for prestigious award.

Great News! Paul Young has once again been shortlisted for the most coveted of prizes for the David Gemmell Ravenheart Award, he has been nominated for his splendid cover artwork for the book entitled:
Wrath the fourth title in the series The Faithful and the Fallen - series of covers that he has worked on for the brilliant author John Gwynne.

Published by Pan Macmillan and Art Director : James Annal ..

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Knighthood For Beginners

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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Sarah Dennis – Papercut Woodland

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

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

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.