Picturebook Makers

Name: Picturebook Makers
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781739979201
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By Sam McCullen

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Picturebook Makers by Sam McCullen delves into the enchanting world of children's picture books, exploring the creative processes behind these captivating stories. The book highlights the artistic journeys of various illustrators and authors, offering insights into their inspirations, challenges, and unique artistic styles. It's an inspiring read for anyone interested in the art of picture book creation.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for children's literature and an interest in the creative process behind making picture books. It delves into the techniques and inspiration of celebrated illustrators and authors, offering a delightful exploration of storytelling through visuals.

Picturebook Makers

Twelve of the world’s finest contemporary picturebook makers take us behind the scenes. Be inspired and discover the immense creative potential of this unique and dynamic art form.

Twelve of the world's finest contemporary picturebook makers take us behind the scenes. Be inspired and discover the immense creative potential of this unique and dynamic art form.

Description

What exists in the space between the words and the pictures? How do the stories unfold? What happens between the first sketch and the finished picturebook?

Twelve of the world's finest contemporary picturebook makers generously share their experiences, challenges, doubts, sketches, illustrations, and invaluable insights into their creation process. They reveal the complex and time-consuming work that happens behind the scenes, in service of their stories and their readers.

An inspiring collection of picturebook knowledge for anyone interested in this unique and dynamic art form. The editor of the book is Sam McCullen, who runs the Picturebook Makers blog and the picturebook platform dPICTUS.

Picturebook Makers reveals the picturebook's immense creative potential and celebrates outstanding international picturebooks and their creators.

Featuring Jon Klassen, Kitty Crowther, Beatrice Alemagna, Shaun Tan, Eva Lindström, Blexbolex, Chris Haughton, Suzy Lee, Bernardo P. Carvalho, Isol, Manuel Marsol, and Johanna Schaible.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781739979201

Publisher: dPICTUS

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: dPICTUS

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sam McCullen

About the Author

Sam McCullen is a British illustrator, author and designer. He studied at Cambridge School of Art, and since graduating has worked on a variety of illustration and publishing projects. He is the co-founder of dPICTUS, a curated platform where international picturebook publishers and agencies showcase outstanding projects, discover emerging talent, and make new publishing connections. Sam also runs the Picturebook Makers blog, where many the world's finest picturebook makers talk about the creation of their books.