October 13, 2023
October 11, 2023
Down to the Last Detail: IF I HAD A...
I'm starting a new series on the site! "Down to the Last Detail" will highlight the one-of-a-kind details that push a book's design over the top. Such details include things like a fifth color, a particularly creative use of spot gloss, a uniquely done spine...the details that make the book unforgettable. This won't be a weekly series, but I'll be sharing the details as I find them so keep checking back. And in the meantime, you can see come really cool book details in the highlights section of my Instagram page here.
I'm kicking things off with the If I Had a... series by Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow. The past three books have featured clever ads on the back for the rest of the titles. The ads are woven in seamlessly, matching the animal and theme of each book. So smart and super cute!
October 10, 2023
Let's Talk Illustrators #264: Todd Stewart
Today I am so pleased to share my interview with color genius Todd Stewart! We talk about his beautiful new picture book Skating Wild on an Inland Sea, written by Jean E. Pendziwol. I've been such a big fan of Todd's since his 2021 book The Wind and the Trees (which I reviewed here), which is when I first became familiar with Todd's skillful eye for color and lighting. Check out his newest book with me!
October 9, 2023
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October 3, 2023
Let's Talk Illustrators #263: Susan Gal
I recently talked with Susan Gal, illustrator of Kristen Hubbard's book Dear Stray. The subject of this picture book is particularly near and dear to my heart, so I was very pleased that this is the book we got to discuss. Take a closer look at this special story below!
