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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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 with the Art Director of Eerdmans Books about her creative process, the joy of acquiring picture books from abroad, her perspective on asking for illustration samples, having the humility to know when to get out of a project’s way, her advice to illustrators about their voice, and what may surprise people about her job.
To learn more about me and my work, go to jyotirajangopal.com.
You can follow me on Instagram @jyotirgopal and on BlueSky at jyotigopal.bsky.social
To learn more about Holly’s work go to hollyhooverdesign.com
Books mentioned:
Wind: Discovering Air in Motion by Olga Fadeeva
Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us by Olga Fadeeva
I Hate Borsch by Yevgenia Nayberg
Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation by Pat Sherman and Floyd Cooper
Building an Orchestra of Hope by Carmen Oliver and Luisa Uribe
Building a Dream, How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions by Darshana Khiani.
Trouble Dog by Carol A. Foote and Larry Day
Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom and Claudia McGehee
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