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Book SynopsisAcross digital and print media, editorial illustrators create visuals to support text and convey ideas, but there is more to these illustrations than meets the eye.Internationally-recognised illustrator and educator Andy Selby takes you through the importance of context and content when responding to editorial illustration briefs, explaining how understanding of visual communication concepts leads to more successful illustrations - all while under the time pressure of editorial briefs. Covering ideation, development and execution, this book includes:- A short history of illustration as a political and social tool- How to use visual language, symbolism and satire and to what purpose- Representation of identity, ethics and society - both for impact and sensitive designs- Research, commercial judgement and experimentation- Professional conduct, self-promotion, responsibilities and plagiarism So whether you're illustrating a news story, summarising new scientific discoveries or creating a
Trade ReviewAllows us to get closer to the figure of a professional who is often not sufficiently known or valued * Blog de l'Escola de Llibreria *
For those looking to delve further into the process, power and objectives of editorial illustration, illustrator and professor Andrew Selby created this in-depth reference on the practice. * Communication Arts *
Table of ContentsPreface: What is editorial illustration?
Part 1. Context Theory History Current Issues and Debates
Part 2. Content Types of editorial illustration Establishing a working relationship Clever thinking An illustrative autopsy A universal visual language
Part 3. Creation Promotion Editorial illustration: The commissioning process Creative environments Visual research Ideation Visual decision-making Commercial practice considerations Delivery Acceptance and rejection Reflection
Conclusion Bibliography Appendix Resource Base Index
