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Artist Spotlight - Matthew Land

Just after the recent publication of The Wall Between us, Matthew agreed to take part in our latest Artist Spotlight...

Set Sail on the Latest Explorers' Club Adventure

Pack your maps and compasses it’s time to embark on a piratical quest with Alex Bell and Tomislav Tomic, Explorers at Pirate Island...

The Invincible Tony Spears and The Brilliant Blob

Tony Spears sets out on his second exciting adventure through the button in his kitchen which takes him to the flight deck of the Invincible...

Euan Cook Illustrates Alfie Bloom Series

Euan Cook's vibrant cover illustrations and hand rendered lettering for Gabrielle Kent's three book series, Alfie Bloom, are published...

Draconis Prints by John Howe

If you are a fan of colouring in what could be nicer than spending a few hours colouring in the most beautiful dragon images, by Dragon...

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...

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...

Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Books

Jonny Duddle's new bright and colourful jacket design creates a cohesive look for the classic Harry Potter novels, as well as the new...

Dear Santa, I'd like a book for Christmas

We'd love to see those words on every child's Christmas wish. Books are an inexpensive present that can change a child's life, expanding...

Odd Aquaticum- Just Published

Check out Adam Stower's marvellous illustrations for Alistair Grim's Odd Aquaticum by Gregory Funaro, published by Alma Books, out...

The Cathedral of Known Things, Cover Illustration by Chris Gibbs

The Cathedral of Known Things is the second in the series of the Relic Guild by Edward Cox, illustrated by Christopher Gibbs, published...

Outta This World Aliens, We Are Not Alone!

In our second space adventure, our mission is to uncover the mystery that has puzzled and bemused earthlings for thousands of years......

Maps Maps Maps! Part Two- All About Detail

In our second installment in our map series we have taken two of our talented artists, who are notorious for detail, Jonny Duddle and...

The Official A Game of Thrones Colouring Book

The Official "A Game of Thrones Colouring Book" features more than forty-five stunning black-and-white illustrations from five world-renowned...

Q&A Jonny Duddle Artist Profile

In the latest of our Artist Profiles we ask Jonny Duddle about his life and work. Jonny's books have sold over a million copies worldwide...

Arena Illustration Spring Brochure 2015: Inspirational Ideas

Spring has sprung and we unveil our Spring Brochure 2015 showcasing a portfolio of new work and inspirational ideas from our very talented...

Q&A Aleksei Bitskoff Artist Profile

Aleksei Bitskoff is an avid doodler and creates dream like worlds inhabited by a cast of little monsters and patterns that come from...

Q&A Christopher Gibbs Artist Profile

The most enjoyable element for me is to have the luxury of being creative. To play, and be inspired by textures and everyday things...

Q&A John Howe Artist Profile

We can never get closer to these long departed human beings than through the objects created by their hands, heads and hearts. Because...

Jonny Duddle Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The illustrations I’m creating for Harry Potter are very different to the artwork in my picture books, which are probably what I’m...

New Arena Illustrator ‚ Levi Pinfold

We are proud to present our new illustrator, Levi Pinfold and we are delighted to welcome him aboard the good ship, Arena....

My Dream Job

Mervyn Peake and The Gormanghast books have been a huge influence in Mark Robertson's life and he was honoured to have the chance to...

Lost Worlds: A Visit With John Howe

John Howe explores the creative process behind the creation of his book Lost Worlds in this trailer...