This is perhaps the most beautiful matchbox I've ever seen. Four colour, 150 lines per inch, with a BIG subject.
Talking in the Library…
Tonight I spoke at the State Library about my books and working with others on their books. It was good fun with people asking some good questions and Robyn Sheahan-Bright keeping things on the rails. David Crane from the library did an ace job with organising things.
In Conversation tomorrow night…
Tomorrow night (March 20th) I will be talking at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane (Australia) at 6pm. In Conversation with David Mackintosh is an informal talk about my picture books and designing picture books and should suit artists, art students, people who are thinking of publishing a picture book and picture book lovers. Robyn Sheahan-Bright will be chairing the discussion and keeping her eye on the oil pressure and tyres. The talk is FREE, but please book if you can as it helps the environment. There will be a question/answer bit at the end and books to buy or have signed, or both. And I'm going to wear my new shirt.
Jingle, jangle, jingle: Spur Award...
Woo-hoo! Standing In for Lincoln Green is a finalist in the Storyteller category of the Western Writers of America Spur Awards 2014. Lincoln Green is published in the wild west by Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Cover of Western Story magazine, 1944. (Illustrator not credited).
My two cents…
Well, to be more precise, ten tips about designing/illustrating in The Guardian children's books section.
Second hand jacket...
I found this book with a jacket designed by Hans Tisdall. It's beautiful and one colour.
In conversation in Australia…
I will be speaking at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane (Australia) on March 20th. In Conversation with David Mackintosh is an informal talk (no note-taking, please) about my picture books and designing picture books and should suit artists, art students, people who are thinking of publishing a picture book and picture book lovers. The brilliant Robyn Sheahan-Bright will be asking me the questions. There will be pictures, comfortable seats and further questions are welcome from the audience. There will also be some books for sale and signing afterwards. And it's FREE.
My chops…
My papier mache pieces started with multiple domestic items (food and drink) followed by some masks and animal heads. I'm using some old newsprint magazines, and gallons of wallpaper paste. After three or four layers of paper, overnight drying and acrylic paint, the structures are like concrete and as light as feathers. Papier mache should be an Olympic sport, it's been overlooked for too long.
The other side of the loin.
Standing In for Lincoln Green audio published…
The audio edition of Standing In for Lincoln Green was published. It is read by my favourite poker player Victoria Coren-Mitchell and recorded by Patch at ID Audio in North London. Stick a tuning fork in it and turn it over, it's done.
Have you eaten?…
Ich finde die Typo hier gut.
I like the type on this thing.
Ik vind deze schrijfstijl mooi.
J'aime la typographie la dessus.
Mi piace il tipografico su questa cosa.
This was in a Christmas present.
DO NOT EAT