Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Professional Exploration Category Winner: The Governess by Trevin Wyant We reveal the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2023, and share their winning pieces. In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out. Looking for visual inspiration? New Talent Overall Winner: FETCH!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 10, 2022

To shine a light on these often-overlooked figures, illustrator Sarah Walsh has brought them to life in Goddess: 50 Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief. Published by Nosy Crow and written by Dr Janina Ramirez, Goddess is a children's book containing a biography of 50 deities and an accompanying illustration for each by Sarah.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

Elenia Beretta's gouache technique brings Italy's popular export to glorious life in her first picture book. Then check out this beautiful picture book from Elenia Beretta , an Italian illustrator based in Berlin. Illustration hasn't always been her main focus. "I Plus, there are oodles of fun pizza facts. Elenia Beretta.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. If you haven't heard of Standards Manual , the Brooklyn-based, independent publishing imprint founded by designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth in 2014, it's about time you did.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details. The publisher, the Editions du Chêne, went all in on the printing techniques to ensure the best quality. The 480 pages were designed by Bureau Berger in France.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2024

And this fascinating journey has now been chronicled in a commemorative, limited-edition, coffee table-style book, titled Admiral 50 Years of the Replica Shirt. The book is a partnership between football design studio Glory Studio , Admiral Sports and Halcyon Publishing.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Sticker-obsessed publisher Stickerbomb has turned its attention to the independent beer industry in its latest book celebrating the world's coolest brewery branding. But for its upcoming book, The Craft Beer Sticker Book, Stickerbomb has delved into the best craft beer-related branding the scene has to offer.

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Creative Boom

MAY 31, 2022

James Albon: ‘Tiktok’ by La ZEP, in Libération, 2021 (Illustrated Journalism Award Shortlist). Hopefuls for this year's V&A Illustration Awards have been whittled down even further as the shortlisted artists have recently been announced. Now in its 50th year, the V&A has established itself as a leading accolade in illustration.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

London-based illustrator Jingxin Fang stays true to herself and refuses to follow the herd in her beautifully detailed illustrations, documenting the world around her and the wonderful people who inhabit it. Jingxin's illustrations are a mixed-media marvel created with pencils, watercolours and toner.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Illustrated by London printmaker and artist Paul Catherall , the packaging design strikes a happy balance between our love of Brutalism and bold linocuts. But enough about its history; this week, we're introduced to an illustrated matchbox that heralds Ernő Goldfinger's high-rise concrete creation.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions. These provide a platform and opportunity for me to learn, communicate and display my illustration work." I also created some four-frame comics or themed pictorials," she recalls. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Go on a mini adventure, with this fun and beautifully illustrated book from London design agency Scout Editions. We've long been admirers of online bookshop and publisher Counterprint at Creative Boom. And it's a super-cute illustrated book that delves into the back stories of the everyday objects and phenomena that surround us.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 14, 2023

Publishers David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka – who together make up Zupagrafika – uncovered this reality while travelling, photographing and illustrating the post-war modernist and brutalist architecture in the former Eastern Bloc and Western Europe. This is the focus of the other books they have published.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

London design and publishing legend Radim Malinic has released not one but two new books helping creatives achieve their potential. London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020.

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Just Creative

APRIL 20, 2023

If you want to learn new skills and techniques, choosing the best book to learn drawing is crucial. These best books not only help you in learning the skills and techniques you need but also offer inspiration for your own drawing practice. Before buying a drawing book for yourself, you must ensure why are you buying it.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 6, 2023

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you already have a manuscript or a book idea in mind. In the current era, self-publishing is easier than ever, making the most challenging aspect of becoming an established author the task of deciding on a topic to write about. In novels, this section is sometimes placed at the end of the book.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions. These provide a platform and opportunity for me to learn, communicate and display my illustration work." I also created some four-frame comics or themed pictorials," she recalls. "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 17, 2023

Illustrator Aysha Tengiz has made her picture book debut with Baboo the Unusual Bee. And that's partly because his story has been illustrated by the bright and brilliant Aysha Tengiz. I decided I would illustrate it before finishing that first read!" There was a lot of play and freedom working on the book," she adds.

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Creative Boom

JULY 20, 2022

Book Illustration Winner 2022 – Gérard DuBois. And the winners of the 2022 V&A Illustration Awards have been revealed. The V&A Illustration Awards made a triumphant return in 2022 after taking two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and nearly 1,500 applicants submitted their work to be considered for this year's award.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 1, 2023

In the digital age, children are increasingly engaging with iPads, transforming the way they read and interact with books. Indeed, there are a select few children’s books on iPad that are beautifully illustrated , enabling children to immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. When we were young, they stirred.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 6, 2022

It Must Be Nice is a new picture book from freelance illustrator Ri?ards Delving into the world of human emotions, this beautifully illustrated tome examines the 27 feelings people encounter throughout their lives. ards interviewed 27 people from all over the planet and created accompanying illustrations. ards Znuti?š-Znut?ns.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Folkestone-based illustrator Ben Gore has paid fitting tribute to the late, great rapper MF Doom in his upcoming cookbook titled Doom's Bistro. Packed with 60 recipes inspired by the masked musician's discography, it includes dozens of fun illustrations. While the Mm.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2022

The stunning artwork of Granollers-based illustrator Montse Galbany is impossible to miss. Since 2017 she made the leap to become a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, and her impressive roster of clients already includes Youtube, Forbes, Rebel Girls, Sierra Magazine, Tribune Magazine, Penguin Random House and Atlassian, among others.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, his move to Leeds in 2013 to study illustration marked a pivotal moment in his career. At university, Joe's interests expanded into the realms of editorial and publishing projects, along with forays into screen-printing and frame-by-frame animation. This reductive, print-making-inspired approach is super satisfying," he adds.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Rhode Island School of Design student Cara Ziruo Wang has translated China's rich cultural history into a series of elegant and inspiring illustrations for the country's children's literary magazine October Kids. It's a splendid array of illustrations that's even more magnificent when considering how quickly they were made.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Best-selling German-American author and illustrator Nora Krug has documented two anonymous, first-hand accounts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in her powerful new graphic non-fiction book, Diaries of War. These conversations were then condensed and constructed into a narrative with the help of accompanying illustrations.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2023

Alice Bowsher's illustrations are always a delight to behold. Based in South-East London, Alice's joyful work spans packaging design, murals, book illustrations, brand identities, animations, shop displays and more, all united by her deft line work, distinctive use of black ink and charming creatures.

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Logo Design Love

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Helios Publishing House is a full-service publisher in Moscow, selling publications of various types. They provide authors with help for illustration, photography and retouching, design and layout, editing, proofreading, printing, and delivery. Like a ray of light, books elucidate the light of knowledge.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. It does this with the help of incredible designs and illustrations, and with new territories in its sights, it looks set to get bigger and better than ever. They grow up so fast. Even Cathy can be cautious. "I she laughs.

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Design You Trust

MARCH 31, 2024

“I wrote this book originally in 1965 to show young people how to have fun doing simple monster make-ups. It was published as a 60s magazine and was sold for many years as a back issue. What I wanted to do with this book was to provide young amateurs with the information they need to understand and enjoy this art.

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