In the Picture
In the Picture
Podcast Description
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
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Content Themes
The show delves into themes such as the collaboration between illustrators and authors, the artistic decision-making in book design, and the impact of visual storytelling in children's literature, with episodes featuring discussions about specific projects like Quiet is Strength and Laxmi's Mooch, highlighting the creative journeys and challenges faced by professionals.
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
In which we dive into Stan’s first picture book, There are Zombies in the Basement and, and why although the maincharacter was based on his son, he drew him as a white ginger-haired kid andhow he found his way to writing his first MG graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, which just came out this past Sept. Serendipity is a word that crops up a lot in our conversation, a reminder of how creative paths can suddenly appear in ways that we didn't plan or envision!
To learn more about Stan and his work, go to Stan’s website
To learn more about me and my work, go to my website. You can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky
Books mentioned:
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Dark Night by Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso
Resources:
Kids Comic Unite– social media networking group for kidlit and YA graphic novel creators
Mascot Books – the company Stan used to publish his first picture book
Louise Campbell The Booking Tree – Stan's booking agent
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