Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2024

Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Lesley Barnes invites you to mix and match outfits in a playful manner in her new interactive book, Fashion Play. If so, the latest book by Lesley Barnes is for you. I wanted the possibilities to feel endless when you flick through the book!" Lesley adds. "I I hope not!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Boost your abilities and raise your earning power with the best art books on the market. So whether you need to boost your skills in life drawing, CG sculpting or paints and oils, there are a ton of books on the market to guide you through. But you have to know the fundamentals first.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2024

A new book explores their evolution and impact in our increasingly visual digital world. A new book from independent British publisher Counter-Print delves into this fascinating realm, showcasing how these tiny symbols shape communication in the digital age. We're always trying to come up with new themes for books," says Jon.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These books can explain how to approach everything differently and achieve all your goals while still having time to rest and relax. Here, we've compiled a list of books with actionable strategies for balancing work with life, building healthier routines, and staying focused on what really matters. So what's the answer?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Counter Print's latest book, Three Dimensional Type, is a thing of beauty that will teach you a lot about this ever-evolving discipline. In that light, the latest book from Counter Print is a timely release. This book, which comes with a foreword by Jon Dowling, explains exactly why 3D type holds such visual power and allure.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Popular Instagram account Books About Food has amassed a following of thousands by carefully curating the best food books you may have missed. If you're after some creative culinary inspiration, you need to follow Books About Food. Sadly, the book was quite hefty, meaning Jamin could not fit it into his hand luggage.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 17, 2024

The picture book 'Daniel de la Nuit' tells the story of a nice little squid who refuses to sleep and heads out to investigate the Night of the Periwinkles. In its latest form, 'Daniel dans la Nuit' has been adapted into a 44-page picture book with charming illustrations by Timo.

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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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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. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns. And that was the case for those who created it, too.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. In terms of picture books, though, it was a copy of The Last of the Sky Pirates illustrated by Chris Riddell, which caught his eye at first. "If

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Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

Now he's behind a new children's book titled All My Friends Reprise: Looking For Owls. This colourful adventure, published by Banana Tree Books, takes young readers on a whimsical journey. Psychedelic essence "The idea came from Lindsay and Sara of Banana Tree Books," explains Sam. So far, so (relatively) normal.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You don't have to be a fan of Pulp to enjoy this gorgeously designed book: if you're nostalgic for the '90s or just a fan of great design, you'll love it, too. Quite frankly, this book is so beautifully designed that even if you're not interested in Pulp or 90s culture, you'll fall in love with it. "The Photograph by Paul Burgess.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Maya Ish-Shalom is an illustrator from Tel-Aviv, Israel, who's known for crafting digital and hand-drawn illustrations for books, brands, ad campaigns, animations and publications including the New York Times, FT and Washington Post. The book emerged from my own experience of searching for a place to belong," she says.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 26, 2024

The author, illustrator, and podcaster spent a decade researching and writing his new book, The Creative Condition. In a world that often feels turbulent and uncertain, a new book aims to inspire readers by highlighting one of humanity's greatest gifts: creativity. We outline why it was time well spent.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2024

She is launching her first book on Crowdfunder, with part of the print run going to children’s charities. So, she moved back to the East Midlands to fulfil a long-held desire to create and publish an illustrated picture book. The Very Long String is the book’s title, and it actually began as a self-directed student project.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. Images from The Flying Studio, a book about Eadweard Muybridge. The London Underground logo animation set.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2024

New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. For Maiyashu, this picture book is particularly relatable. What do you picture when you think of home?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Love design books? It's a book with the self-explanatory title of Logo Rhythm – Band Logos That Rocked The World. It's a book with the self-explanatory title of Logo Rhythm – Band Logos That Rocked The World. Our book does its damnedest to put this right. There are so many stories like this in the book, he explains.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2025

The entire library of the type foundry is used across the book, highlighting the best and worst musical double acts over the years. If you're a music enthusiast and a type geek, you'll know that finding a book to satisfy those two interests would be quite the challenge. Well, look no further! and Sparks.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2024

This is the concept behind Liz Schaffer's new book, Slow Travel Britain. Hoxton Mini Press publishes this gorgeous travel and photography book with Lodestars Anthology. To capture the stunning images in the book, Liz worked with a team of photographers. Perhaps it's time we all remembered the value of taking things slow.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

New York-based illustrator Wenjia Tang has transported her captivating style to the land of fiction in her latest book, Mountain Temple. Wenjia Tang's beautiful illustrations are a familiar sight in nonfiction books, ad campaigns, and editorials. This fiction book was different; it featured main characters," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

She's just released a new coffee table book, published by Union Square & Co (an imprint of Barnes & Noble) called Cone of Shame. The book features photographs of 60 different dogs wearing bespoke cones. We had two different dogs in the book whose favourite food is a bagel," she remembers. "It

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Kühne's latest book, Poster Cult - published by Lars Müller - offers a detailed insight into the evolution of his poster printing techniques since the release of his first publication, True Print, which launched seven years ago. Whatever the method, his goal is always to push the quality and the boundaries of his designs.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Publisher Standards Manual returns with a brilliant green second edition of their first book, Parks , an anthem to graphic design in collaboration with photographer Brian Kelley , now in its fifth reprint. The National Parks Service has always inspired a vision of wonder for nature.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Now you can enjoy browsing some of their favourite shots in their highly-anticipated new book, Happytecture. Now you can enjoy some of their favourite artworks in a new book courtesy of Counter Print. Their work has also graced advertising campaigns, festival posters, and book covers.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Take a trip back in time and rediscover a hidden gem from the Gerry Anderson archives with Candy, Andy & The Bearandas , a new book from Four Corners Books which gathers together imagery from Century 21 Productions' most surreal project. says Gerry Anderson's son Jamie in the book's foreword, and we can't disagree.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Graham Nolan by Billie Charity We explore coach Helen Jane Campbell's excellent new book and what it can teach independent creatives. Well that's exactly the need that creative coach Helen Jane Campbell addresses in her new book, Founders, Freelancers & Rebels. So, what sparked the book?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

Inspired by comic books, horror and Victorian etching, Ben Duchene's intensively hand-rendered imagery reveals his passion for myth, magic and macabre visual storytelling. He's been working on his own comic book, Vld, set in Anglo-Saxon times. Just a few short years ago, the creative world was abuzz with talk of craft and authenticity.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

Ontario-based writer and illustrator Jess Hannigan is about to release her first picture book, Spider in the Well. We caught up with her to learn how she made it and why lies are the perfect subject for a picture book. By treating the picture book pages as comic panels, Jess was able to prevent them from feeling repetitive or boring.

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Creative Boom

MAY 7, 2024

Brooklyn-based illustrator and visual artist Pepita Sandwich explores the multifaceted role of crying in her new book The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears. When we last spoke to Pepita about the benefit of crying , she hinted that she was working on a book about it, and now it's finally here.

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Creative Bloq

MAY 15, 2025

Ten techniques for creating illustrations that carry emotion.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 20, 2024

Images used here are copyrighted to Reel Art Press Bringing popular culture together with graphic design, photography, illustration and typography, movie posters enjoy huge popularity with creatives and fans alike, and this new book selects 1001 of the very best examples.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In the future, Agathe plans to illustrate a children's book and is currently working with the author on the project's research phase. Trained at the Duperré school in Paris and then the Haute École des Arts du Rhin in Strasbourg, she has remained in eastern France, working as a freelance illustrator while pursuing her own individual projects.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Their unique approaches often make their work instantly recognizable, allowing them to cater to diverse industries, including book covers , games, films, and social media branding. ar collaborates on diverse projects, from book covers to concept art, always delivering high-quality, impactful visuals. Working independently, Ya?ar

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conspiracy came with opentype features such stylistic alternates, stylistic sets & ligatures good for logotype, poster, badge, book cover, tshirt design, packaging and any more. This font is suitable for any design like branding, quotes, book title and etc. Download Never Brush Font Never Brush is Natural Dry Brush Font. .

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Spanning more than eight decades, from 1942 to 2023, the book offers a fascinating insight into how design has shaped humanity's pursuit of the cosmos. But it's more than just a book—it's an intricate, multi-chapter archive. SELA is printed on natural recycled Fedrigoni paper using eco-friendly Risograph methods.

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