Making Great Illustration - Softcover

Brazell, Derek; Davies, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140812453X ISBN 13: 9781408124536

Publisher: A&C Black, 2011

Synopsis

This fascinating book looks at some of the world's best illustrators, offering information from exclusive interviews and images of work and studios, it offers a glimpse into the creation of illustration from concept to finished work. The book covers a wide range of illustrative practice from children's work, design and advertising, political illustration, surface pattern and fashion illustration through to graphic novels and topographical illustration, showcasing many of the top artists in each field. Making Great Illustration demonstrates the diversity of working methods used, and gives a rare insight into the unique perspective, approach and artwork of each artist. Some of the artists included in the book are very well-known, for example: Quentin Blake, Dave McKean, Javier Mariscal, David Downton, Kitty Crowther and Ronald Searle. Chapters are introduced by agents and clients within each field, offering the buyer's perspective on illustration from organisations such as Musée Des Arts Decoratif (France), The Conran Shop, The Times (UK) as well as the New York Times, Candlewick Press and SAKs (USA).

The result is a broad look at the field of illustration internationally,
providing an engrossing and inspiring read for illustrators at every
level and a reference book for those simply interested in illustration.

About this title

About the Author

Derek Brazell graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and
Illustration from Middlesex University. He has been illustrating since
1984 and some of his clients include Penguin books, Harper
Collins, Next and Scholastic Books. He was the editor of the
Association of Illustrators magazine and he now is on the editorial
board and is production administrator for Varoom.

Jo Davies got her BA in Graphic Design Illustration from Maidstone
College of Art and her MA from Kingston University. She
has worked as an illustrator since 1985 and her clients include
Weidenfeld and Nicholson, British Airways and Sony. She has has been a council member of the Association of Illustrators and is an editorial board member of Varoom.

Review

Thoroughly profound ... A wonderful and interesting read that creates an inspiring aura from start to finish. * Association of Illustrators * A rich array of important, exciting and inspirational work, intelligently collated. -- Kirsten Hardie * The Arts University College at Bournemouth * Beautifully curated ... One of the loveliest aspects of the book is the attention to detail throughout. The photography is excellent, giving a real sense of each artist's workspace ... Making Great Illustration reveals the 21st century illustration world to be in rather rude health. -- Steve Pill * Artists & Illustrators * Jo Davies and Derek Brazell do a brilliant job at highlighting the influence that illustration has in everyday life. * Grafik * This exquisitely produced survey of contemporary work and workers in the field of illustration provides a cornucopia of images showing what's going on in the world at the moment ... something for everyone ... a heavyweight and authoritative volume that says pretty much all there is to be said on its subject. -- Henry Malt * Art Book Review * Illustrators should gain insight, empathy and a rich seam of passive advice within the deftly distilled thoughts of these artists. -- Stuart Ian Burns * Feeling Listless * A very good reference book ... [suitable] for a wider reading audience interested in art and design and who enjoy `straight from the horse's mouth' accounts from those making a successful living from their artistic talents ... Contributors have examples of their illustrative work beautifully showcased in full colour photography. * TSS Reviews blog *

About this edition

• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 140812453X
• ISBN 13: 9781408124536
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224