Product Description

A bible of contemporary illustration, this is a comprehensive survey of new and exciting work from across the globe that will appeal to experts and newcomers alike. Each artist's work is accompanied by a self-portrait and a short, illuminating profile exploring their inspirations and their approach both to illustration and to their career.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38006 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 344 pages

About the Author
Angus Hyland ran his own studio for ten years until he became a partner at Pentagram Design, London, in April 1998. He has won over one hundred creative awards for his work, including two D&AD silvers. Angus has also edited the successful illustration books Pen & Mouse and Hand to Eye.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant
Being a student, I bought this book to help me with my graphics course. It is full of amazing contemporary illustrations carefully selected to complete a great book. Many types and varieties of pictures in the book help to create a very helpful collection that will give any artist inspiration after taking even the quickest glance. Great book, buy it.

Buy it!
A truly inspiring book. Beautiful illustrations together with comments/notes by each artist.
Nothing more to say! I borrowed it from the library and don't want to return it!!

great contemporary illustration
A very inspiring book with a wide range of illustration, a must for the art student.