Art Director Notes: A Map into the World
by Emily Harris, Associate Art Director
There are many things that I love about my job, but one aspect that I particularly enjoy is the quest to find the perfect illustrator for a project.
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Cover Reveal: Owl’s Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi
Today’s guest post is by Robin Yardi, author of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts.
Read MoreLittle Monsters of the Ocean: Book Design
By Danielle Carnito, Trade Art Director
I’ve done my fair share of designing books about ocean life, and it doesn’t get old. Despite my inability to appreciate visiting aquariums (sorry, folks, I have no logic behind that. But I do enjoy watching jellyfish.), I love images of the creatures themselves and working them into a design. Read More
Flight of a Starling: Cover Thoughts
By Danielle Carnito, Trade Art Director
A novel cover came across my desk sometime last year, from one of our UK partners. That cover was for Flight of a Starling, by Lisa Heathfield. As we’re publishing the North American version of this book (coming out on Feb 5, 2019!), my job at this point was to assess whether the existing cover design would work for our particular market. Read More
Cover Design, Eating, and Leaving Your Comfort Zone (To Save Our Planet!)
by Laura Otto Rinne, Senior Art Director, School Library Division
Like many of us, I annually resolve to eat better—less junk, less fast food. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find a new vegan restaurant in my city that makes a perfect knock off of “the-franchise-which-must-not-be-named” signature hamburger. In place of the two all-beef patties was a mix of wheat and soy protein. It was tasty and sustainable; proof that it is possible to satisfy a fast food craving without the heart disease or carbon footprint. Read More