Archive for the Arena Areas category
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All Aboard The School Bus of Horrors Illustrated by Euan Cook
Embark on the ride on your life with School Bus of Horrors, 6 seriously spooky reads with striking covers featuring artwork by Euan Cook, these American library editions created by Capstone take readers to the next level with 4D elements leading to exclusive video content, accessed by scannable codes within the books.
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PRESS START! It’s Blast Off with Thomas Flintham
This action packed series of books created by Thomas Flintham will be sure to entice even the most addicted screen fiends away from their iPads and into a crazy world of Super Rabbit Boy.
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A look inside Ancient Warriors Illustrated by Joe Lillington
Throughout history, timelines have been punctuated with epic battles, for control of land, resources and communities. Flying Eye Books in association with author Iris Volant and Arena Illustrator Joe Lillington have chosen this aspect of History to form the basis for Ancient Warriors.
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P.P.P.P.Pick up a Mr Penguin (paperback) out now by Alex T Smith
It’s time to adjust your bow tie, grab the nearest magnifying glass and get ready to embark on an action packed quest with Alex T. Smith’s Mr Penguin and The Lost Treasure is OUT NOW in handy satchel sized paperback! (published by Hachette Children’s Books)
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Exciting New Work by Graham Carter
From his cosy south coast studio in Brighton Graham Carter is one of the most exciting illustrators and print makers currently working in the UK, With a keen eye for design Graham creates visuals for a number of publishers and brands and his collectable prints have become sought after the world over.
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An interview with illustrator Joe Lillington
Joe Lillington has been represented by Arena Illustration for two years and in that time has emerged as a go-to illustrator for historical non-fiction publications for children.
Filed under: Arena, Book Covers, Design, Joe Lillington, New Work, The Illustration Process
The influence of Medieval manuscripts on Joe’s recent work is evident in the detail and depiction of figures and landscapes, often drawing reference from the work of Pieter Bruegel who’s work he greatly admires, Joe’s illustrative style has equally been shaped by his childhood love of the Asterix graphic novels by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo which first triggered his love for history, characterisation and strong narrative. -
Frances Castle Journeys of Discovery
Spot the Mistake Journeys of Discovery created by Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley and illustrated by Frances Castle publishes with Wide Eyed Editions on 5th July. An immersive, puzzle solving experience with hidden red herrings, misplaced props and out of context hidden objects cleverly hidden within each spread.
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Levi Pinfold illustrates Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 20th Anniversary
Bloomsbury Publishing launch a stunning new celebratory collection of Harry Potter house editions this month featuring delectable illustrations by award winning illustrator Levi Pinfold. Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slitheryn and Gryffindor are all represented in their dedicated house colours with the hardback editions wrapped in lavish gilded dust jackets
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All Hail the Hemperor! Tomislav Tomic Beer Campaign Launches.
San Francisco based agency Erich and Kallman have created an animated launch campaign featuring artwork by Tomislav Tomic for their new HPA beer The Hemperor from New Belgium Brewery. Commissioned by 1stAveMachine in London.
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Levi Pinfold Wins The Amnesty CILIP Honour
While working on the pictures for The song From Somewhere Else I was routinely struck by how important kindness is for a person who can only see shadows and a world in black and white. Amnesty International’s amazing work encourages us to work hard towards caring for each other.
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Football Crazy, Football Mad
In the run up to the FIFA World Cup we are celebrating all things football with footy fans Spike Gerrell and Simon Bartram.
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Double Mega Lols with the LOLLIES
It’s that time again with a huge chuckle filled fanfare the 2018 Lollies shortlist has been announced and it includes two magnificent Arena illustrators, Thomas Flintham and Spike Gerrell
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Alex T Smith’s Claude from Book to Screen
Keeping creative at the heart of cross-platform partnerships. How is Claude making his way to the small screen? Presenting a NEW Disney Junior UK series Claude, based on the best selling series by Alex T. Smith! Watch NEW Claude on Disney Junior UK starting Monday 4th June @ 12.30PM!
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The Family Series by Enid Blyton, Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
In plenty of time for the summer holidays we present classic, fun-filled family holiday adventure from one of the world’s best storytellers, Enid Blyton!
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Journeys of Discovery Illustrated by Frances Castle
Young thrill seekers will be enthralled by the exotic east, agog in the Amazon and utterly star struck as they shoot into space, engaging with the likes of Marco Polo and Captain Robert Scott. This fusion of non-fiction and interactive elements is a brilliant balance of historical educational facts and fun engaging puzzle elements.
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Steve May: Cheese From Dimension Pong
Dynamic duo, Steve May and author Gareth P. Jones are back with another hilarious fifth book in the Pet Defenders series: Cheese From Dimension Pong published by Stripes
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Arena May Calendar by Tomislav Tomic
Our calendar image for the month of May is this beautiful illustration by Tomislav Tomic from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling for Bloomsbury
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Harry Potter House Editions
Let the magic of classic series by J.K. Rowling take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses.
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Levi Pinfold