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Category Archives: Books

Category Archives: Books

Support the Mail Me Art project!

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Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message is the follow-up to the successful 2008 Mail Me Art: Going Postal. We are proud to announce we have over 700 new pieces of mail art. Medium Without a Message is an amazing collection of envelopes and boxes from around the world decorated by some of today’s most [...]
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10 Illustration Books by Steven Heller

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If you’ve ever wanted to get an Art Director’s perspective of the Illustration industry, then you should definitely check out one of these books written and/or edited by Steven Heller, former Art Director of the New York Times Book Review for 30 years. Read More>>
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‘Flying Lessons’ a new book by illustrator GILBERT FORD

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More about GILBERT FORD at: Profile / Spotlight / Website / Twitter / Facebook
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EFII Podcast Episode 25 – Steven Heller

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Episode 25 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Steven Heller, longtime Art Director of the New York Times Book Review and author of 130 books on Design, Illustration, and Art Direction. Together we discuss the Illustrator/Art Director relationship, as well as ways [...]
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Simple Steps Childrens Activity Book illustrated by Tad Carpenter

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The book written by Molly Smith in conduction with The NRDC which is the Nation Resource Defense Council and a wonderful cause. The book is an activity book that teaches children ways they can help protect their environment and some the species within it. Buy the Book! More about TAD CARPENTER at: Profile / Website / Twitter / Flickr
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68 Useful and Inspiring Illustration Resources

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In case you missed it, here are links to 68 amazing resources for Illustrators and other creative professionals that were recently featured at Escape From Illustration Island.  Enjoy! 15 Illustration Blogs You Should Know About Top 12 Children’s Book Illustration Resources 8 Best Freelance Business Online Resources 7 Illustration Books You Need to Read Reader-Recommended [...]
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23 More Reasons to Own Pricing and Ethical Guidelines

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Regular readers of Escape From Illustration Island have probably heard me sing the praises of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines from the Graphic Artists Guild. I’ve mentioned it in a Resource Review as well as 7 Illustration Books You Need to Read. The reason I keep mentioning this resource is simple. It’s one of the most [...]
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Noonie’s Masterpiece by Sarajo Frieden

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When I think of a creative person … SARAJO FRIEDEN ( @sarajof ) is definitely one of the people on the top of my list.  Check out her upcoming book Noonie’s Masterpiece More about SARAJO FRIEDEN at: Profile / Spotlight / Website / Twitter / Flickr
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