Martin Salisbury Bücher

Der tschechische Künstler Miroslav Sasek (1916-1980) war bemerkenswert für seinen einzigartigen und wegweisenden Ansatz zu Sachbilderbüchern, in denen das tägliche Leben aus der Perspektive eines Kindes dargestellt wird. Seine Bestseller-Serie „This Is...“ umfasst insgesamt achtzehn Bücher. Diese witzige Sammlung von Reiseführern für Kinder nutzt eine avantgardistische Synthese aus Wort und Bild, die die freudigen Eigenheiten des Lebens und der Kultur in Städten und Ländern weltweit einfängt. Der angesehene Autor Martin Salisbury analysiert Saseks vielfältiges Werk und zeigt, wie er zu einem der beliebtesten und bedeutendsten Mitwirkenden der Bilderbuchwelt des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde. Die charmanten Reiseberichte des Künstlers sprechen auch in einem digitalen Zeitalter voller Reisebilder Erwachsene und Kinder gleichermaßen an. In diesem schön gestalteten Buch, das mit Skizzen und Originalkunstwerken illustriert ist und Beispiele von Griechenland bis Hongkong, Rom bis San Francisco, Irland bis Israel und mehr umfasst, werden Saseks bekannteste Werke lebendig, neben weniger bekannten Aspekten seiner Praxis, wie Malerei und Puppenbau. Mit 119 Illustrationen.

Once dismissed as a cozy world of teddy bears and fairies, the arrival on the scene of numerous highly original, contemporary, and "cool" graphic artists in recent years has transformed perceptions of children's book illustration. Children now grow up with a more informed and sophisticated visual diet—with cartoons, animated movies, comics, TV, and computer games—consuming a vast range of stylistic approaches, and illustrated books have moved to match the demands of a more discerning market. Equally, artists who in the past may not have considered the children's picture book as an appropriate vehicle for artistic expression are increasingly drawn to the area. This book showcases some of the most interesting work emerging within the genre from a range of cultural backgrounds. It examines trends in use of media—both digital and traditional—and discusses the variety of approaches to subject matter.

A treasure trove of visual delights: examples of the sketchbooks of sixty international illustrators offer new insights into their artistic practice. Intimate and often unseen, the sketchbook means something different to each illustrator. It might be a beautiful object, a work of art in its own right, where every line is painstakingly considered. It might be a pictorial playground, where mistakes can make art. The boundaries between sketchbooks, notebooks and visual journals are often blurred, lending to the creativity that fills their pages. It is likely that you will recognize many of the illustrators featured, including classic childhood favourites Beatrix Potter, Jean de Brunhoff, Edward Ardizzone and Tove Jansson, and established names such as Beatrice Alemagna, Oliver Jeffers and Shaun Tan. Others are up-and-coming, for example Charlotte Ager and Leah Yang. Martin Salisbury draws on decades of experience as an illustrator and educator to shed light on the lives and work of each artist. He even reveals pages from his own sketchbooks, exposing the rawness of his ideas and the narratives that surround them. As the reader will discover, sketchbooks are often a fascinating and surprising window into the mind of the illustrator.

"This unashamed visual feast celebrates the best designed and illustrated picturebooks from around the world over the past one hundred years. Each book is a creation of genius and inventiveness, and their design and illustration represent such diverse trends as the Russian Constructivists, Italian Futurists, and Postwar Neo-romantics. They are also mirrors of their times, reflecting social concerns from a child's and family's perspectives throughout the twentieth and into the twenty-first century." -- (Source of summary not specified)

A deep dive into the history of the illustrated book jacket, tracing its development across the twentieth century, reflecting some of the most iconic designs of the era

Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter, and they form an important, constantly evolving, and dynamic sector of the publishing world. But what does it take to create a successful picture book for children? In this publication, Martin Salisbury and Morag Styles introduce us to the world of children's picturebooks, providing a solid background to the industry while exploring the key concepts and practices that have gone into the creation of successful picturebooks.

A charming biography of the artist behind the bestselling This is series of children s books which have sold over a million copies since being reissued by Universe illustrated in the style of Miroslav Sasek himself.

Using step-by-step sketches and instructions, this book guides the reader through the techniques used to produce illustrations for children's books. Tackling various styles, such as fantasy, fairy tales, realism and nature, the author explains how to create effective illustrations to match any children's story.

Children's picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children's book illustrators and writers.

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This essential handbook delves into drawing for illustration, emphasizing it as a vital skill and language every illustrator should master. It aims to inspire students through examples and case studies, revealing the often-hidden world of draughtsmanship that supports finished graphics. Covering various forms from book illustration to graphic novels and commercial design, it connects drawing from observation with drawing from imagination. The author begins by explaining the fundamentals of this discipline, then outlines basic principles of line, tone, composition, and color through inspiring examples. Different drawing approaches, including anecdotal, sequential, and reportage, are explored to help students develop their own visual language. Interviews with illustrators offer valuable insights into their creative processes, challenges, and personal meanings of drawing. Rich in visual inspiration, the book features detailed analyses of works by key illustrators from both past and present, such as George Cruikshank, Toulouse-Lautrec, Ronald Searle, and Sheila Robinson, as well as contemporary artists like Laura Carlin, Alexis Deacon, and Isabelle Arsenault, examining the evolving roles of drawing in their illustrative styles.