Over on the Illustrators Ireland blog they have just posted the first part of a ‘Bologna Book Fair Questionnaire’, whereby they asked members who had attended this year’s fair the same set of questions, to see what their various experiences were like.
If you are an illustrator who is interested in the publishing industry, this is a must-read for you.
Part Two will follow over the next couple of days…
Illustrators Ireland member and Scamp contributor Ale Mercado recently went to his homeland of Spain to launch his beautiful new book, Pablo Pájaro, and he talks all about the launch over on the book’s blog.
It really is a stunning looking book – one of those you will reluctantly hand over to your children in case they crumple a page or smudge a corner. Probably best to get an extra one for them…
If you purchase a copy now you can be in with a chance to win a Pablo screen print, so head over here to get the book…
What happens when you invite some writers, illustrators, editors, broadcasters and publishing folk to sing a Christmas carol or two?
Huge thanks to The Blurbs (Sarah and Don Conroy, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick, Michael Emberley, Jane Micthell, Síne Quinn, Conor Hackett and on ukeleleGrainne Clear and Deirdre Sullivan).
Madefire Inc. is a new company who is trying to push the boundaries of e-books. They are here to revolutionize the way stories are told. To start with, their narrative flow on a page challenges all conventions. Is this really the future of storytelling?
You can download the app and get a few samples of their “motion books” here.
Jon Klassen’s debut picturebook, I Want My Hat Back, has won an international audience of fans since its publication in 2011 with its deadpan humour, dark sensibility and distinctive visual style. His most recent picturebook, This Is Not My Hat, published this week, offers a similarly irresistible tale of the theft of another oh-so-desirable hat and the owner’s relentless quest for justice.
Jon talks about the pacing and power of visual narrative, the digital revolution and collaborations. Go on… get clicking
I love Hunt Emerson’s work. He was the one who introduced me to the works of Coleridge, Casanova or D.H. Lawrence when I was a teenager.
His brush work, his witty depictions of every scene and his masterful storytelling, makes the reading of his comics an absolute delight.
Now he has embarked in probably the most challenging graphic novel adaptation there is: the first book of Dante’s Divine Comedy.
The book is published mid-October by Knockabout and you can preorder it directly from Hunt Emerson (and get it signed by him too!) or send him an email.
Nice animated video of illustrations by Carson Ellis for Colin Meloy‘s (lead singer of the Decemberists) book Wildwood.
Something to get the festive juices flowing!
Futa Fata, the children’s publisher, will officially launch the picture book “Cáca don Rí” written by Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde and illustrated by Steve Simpson in Galway and Dublin over the coming days.
Galway Launch with Máire Éilis Ní Fhlatharta (Caitríona from TG4, Ros na Rún series) in Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Knocknacarra, Galway on Friday, 25th November at 7pm.
Dublin Launch with Laureate na n-Óg, Siobhán Parkinson in Hodges Figgis Bookshop, Dawson Street, Dublin on Wednesday, 30th November at 5pm.
Children especially welcome! www.Futafata.ie
Congratulations to Illustrators Ireland member Chris Judge. His book, The Lonely Beast was awarded last night the Irish Children Book Award.
Also a mention to Illustrators Ireland member Steve McCarthy who was shortlisted for the same award.
Well done guys!
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