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How to Be a Children's Book Illustrator

A Guide to Visual Storytelling
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How to Be a Children's Book Illustrator unveils the essential elements of visual storytelling through the eyes of renowned children's illustrators. This beautifully illustrated guide explores how narrative, intrigue, and suspense are crafted in children's picture books. Each section, created by a different illustrator, demonstrates techniques such as composition, colour use, visual hierarchy, and symbolism to bring stories to life beyond the text. The book emphasises injecting emotion and dynamism into artwork to create memorable tales that resonate across generations.
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This book is perfect for aspiring or practising illustrators, art students, and anyone passionate about children's literature who wishes to deepen their understanding of how pictures tell stories. It also appeals to book lovers seeking an elegant and insightful exploration of children's book illustration.

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Unravel the fundamental ingredients of visual storytelling and discover how top children's illustrators portray narrative, intrigue, and suspense through art.

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Unravel the fundamental ingredients of visual storytelling and discover how top children's illustrators portray narrative, intrigue, and suspense through art.

In this visually captivating volume, a vibrant selection of loved and revered children's book illustrators reveals the secrets of their narrative techniques. Divided into a series of enchanting sections each created by individual illustrators, this unique and gift-worthy book tells the story of how to successfully depict narrative and compel an audience through visual art.

Marvel at how composition and environment can create suspense, and how colour, visual hierarchy, and symbolism can tell a story beyond just the action. Learn how to inject dynamism and emotion into your illustrations to tell a tale that isn't just engaging, but is memorable and one that transcends generations.

Lavishly illustrated and with a luxurious finish, How to Be a Children's Book Illustrator is ideal for book lovers in general as well as anyone looking to unlock the secrets of children's book illustration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912843190

Publisher: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Color and B&W photographs and illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Edited by 3dtotal Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 269.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 232

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