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 talk about the instructor at the SVA who changed the direction of her career, how greeting cards led her to picture books, how stationary shows can reveal picture book trends, her work process, the very creative dummy she cold-mailed to Scholastic and how to shift your thinking about marketing.
To learn more about me and my work, go to jyotirajangopal.comFollow me on Instagram @jyotirgopal and Bluesky @jyotigopal.bsky.social
To learn more about Joyce go to wanart.com.
Follow her on Instagram @joycewanbooks
Books and resources mentioned:
School of Visual Design SVA
National Stationary Show
New York International Gift Fair
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
Latest Joyce Wan release:
Lucky New Year Colors (Hippo Park | Astra Books)
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