American Illustration + American Photography
Our friends over at American Illustration + American Photography have given us a copy of each of the recently released books [AI26 and AI23] which they launched at a gala event in New York a few weeks back. The books showcase the hottest talents in both creative fields at the moment, and features – among many others – the work of illustrators Gordon Wiebe, Emiliano Ponzi, and Graham Roumieu, and photographers Lynsey Addario and Gail Albert Halaban. To be with a chance of winning — and fill your loved one’s Christmas stocking with more than just a Gary Larson calendar — leave a comment below this post telling us about your favorite featured artists in either of the books and why they rock you so. Entries close 5pm Friday Dec 21. [photo from AP 23 by Cass Bird]
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Lisa said | 15 December, 2007
I absolutely love Paolo Marchesi photo of the squid from the AP 23 and equally love Bryan Ballinger’s illustration of the grim reaper!!!
charmie said | 18 December, 2007
Cass Bird with the illustrations on the sheets are pretty cool
mia said | 18 December, 2007
Lynsey Addario is a brave women. I first noticed her work when i saw her pageant series. She has an ability to put herself in situations that I imagine would be extremely intimidating but she seems to just slide into the background. She doesn’t portray her subjects in a patronizing obvious way.. this is a rare quality in conflict photography. As she is included in this book i am sure the content must be a inspiring mind field.
Jane Abma said | 18 December, 2007
I really can’t say who evokes the most inspiration for me, although after looking through the artists who are all equally impressive in their own ways, I find myself captured by Istvan Banyai works – largely the illustrations from the collection ’stop the insanity’. The minimal use of colour is so effective, and communicates straight away, the similarities and repetition or people going through their day. Love it. Really digging the above photo as well however. I think that’s what happens to my doona when I dream…..
tata said | 19 December, 2007
at this point in time, at this beginning stage, there’s no one illustrator that rocks me so*.
what does is the discovering & exploring of them & their works…
& that is exactly what last year’s online AI25 has already provided thanks to the AI-AP link above: an endless field in which to discover the myriads of colours, lines , stories and styles out there- and of course, the talented mind behind each story. bookmarked it for sure.
*although i am a sucker for marc boutavant’s work, (search for ‘amanda’ in AI25). why? because as a children’s book illustrator his editorial works has a style so cute you swoon. (that & french is cool!)
Lola said | 20 December, 2007
Graham Roumieau has been one of my favourite illustrators for a really long time. His book, “Me Write Book: It Bigfoot Memoir” is just wonderful.
Cynthia silvestri said | 21 December, 2007
Lisa Adams is amazing. I want to paint like her someday.
Rosie said | 21 December, 2007
I enjoyed Andrea Bakacs’ photograph of a giant fir tree covered in snow, with flakes hurtling down towards the lens. I realise it doesn’t say much about war, poverty, or any other of life’s crises but it makes me feel small, insignificant and pensive all the same. Perhaps I’ve become desensitized to photos of bloodshed and tragedy. It’s strange that a fir tree moves me more. Maybe it’s because it’s the last day at work and for once I’m looking forward to Christmas.
Zolton said | 29 December, 2007
Thanks to everyone who entered this give away. The winner of the Photography book is Mia and the Illustration book, Jane Abma. Can you both please email me with your postal address details. Z
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Ana said | 15 December, 2007
like the picture. cass bird is pretty effing sweet.