Archive for the New Work category
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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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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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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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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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NEW Spring 2018 Illustration Brochure
We are bringing a little sunshine to London Book Fair this week with our brand new Spring 2018 brochure. This seasons extended portfolio showcases some of the incredible talent represented by Arena in the illustrated fiction and non-fiction field.
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King Coo in The Phoenix Comic
To celebrate the publication of King Coo in paperback Adam has teamed up with the gang at The Phoenix Comic for a month of mayhem, each weekly issue for a month will include a double page “Coo-traption” extravaganza solving a variety of seemingly unsolvable problems
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We celebrate All Hallows’ Eve with this charming illustration by Anna Chernyshova
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
As featured in the first year set texts reading list in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Fantastic Beasts illustrated by Tomislav Tomic
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Aleksei Bitskoff: Who Let The Gods Out
Aleksei Bitskoff’s striking illustration for the cover of Maz Evans’ debut novel, Who Let The Gods Out, is published today and is Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month!
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Steve May: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! If you’re looking for band to play at your Halloween party, look no further than Steve May’s SPOOKY Halloween trio
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Simon Bartram: We Won the Cup!
We Won the Cup! written and illustrated by Simon Bartram, is published this week by Rising Stars,
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NEW ARTIST ALERT: Say Hello to Joe!
Introducing another new illustrator to Arena, please welcome Joe Lillington! A graduate from Falmouth and one of It’s Nice That’s 2014 graduates.
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NEW ARTIST ALERT! Graham Carter joins Arena!
We are absolutely thrilled to show off our two new illustrators, firstly we can introduce Graham Carter!
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Arena Spring Portfolio 2016
Arena’s new illustrations for the Spring portfolio are here!
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Neal Layton’s Updated Portfolio!
Neal Layton’s portfolio has been updated with some of his latest work (and some that you can’t even buy yet!) Watch out for two titles written and illustrated by Neal and some excellent alternative books.
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Neal Layton, New Work