New book: The Dark

The Dark, Orchard Books

I can't wait to get my hands on this book written by Lemony Snicket and illustrated by the most wonderful Jon Klassen. And the really exciting part - Jon Klassen will be here in the UK for a 10 date book tour in May! The Dark is released in the UK on the 2nd April, ISBN 1408330024.

The Dark by Lemony Snicket illustrated by Jon Klassen

The Dark by Lemony Snicket illustrated by Jon Klassen

The Dark by Lemony Snicket illustrated by Jon Klassen

Needless to say I am totally smitten with the Klassen's illustrative talents and macabre humour. I love what's left unsaid in his books. 

The Burst of Beaden website showcases all his projects. Here are some gorgeous artworks made as concept art for one of my all time favourite films, Coraline.

Jon Klassen concept art for Coraline

Jon Klassen concept art for Coraline

Jon Klassen concept art for Coraline

And the stunning dark beauty of Black Lake, a collaboration with Daniel O Reilly.


Black Lake from David OReilly on Vimeo.

Flying Eye Books animation

Flying Eye Books has launched its homepage with this collaborative film animated by Jambonbon (James D Wilson), using the original and wondrous illustrations of Ben Newman. The music was composed by the talented Lloyd Evans.

Flying Eye Books from James D Wilson on Vimeo.

new books

 flying eye books

I'm so excited about the forthcoming launch of Flying Eye books. This new children's book imprint comes from independent publisher Nobrow, who specialise in graphic and comic art. New titles are set to be released from artists such as Viviane Schwarz, Ben Newman and ATAK, as well as the next adventures of Luke Pearson's Hilda series. 

Hilda and The Bird Parade by Luke Pearson, published by Nobrow

Hilda and The Bird Parade by Luke Pearson, published by Nobrow

Swan Lake illustrated Ping Zhu, published by Nobrow

Swan Lake illustrated Ping Zhu, published by Nobrow

Swan Lake illustrated Ping Zhu, published by Nobrow

Hilda series by Luke Pearson

Swan Lake by Ping Zhu

new book

little big books published by gestalten

ISBN 978-3-89955-446-5

a wonderful book I got for Christmas full of contemporary children's picture book illustrations, including so many I admire such as Oliver Jeffers, Julie Morstad, Marc Boutavant and Camilla Engman. Plus lots of new artsits . . . . . .

julie morstad