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Drawing for Illustration Hardcover – October 25, 2022

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
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Renowned professor on the subject examines the practice of drawing for illustration through case studies and sketchbooks. 

This beautiful, in-depth reference book by illustration professor Martin Salisbury explores drawing for illustration. Salisbury places a special emphasis on drawing, treating it as a fundamental skill that every illustrator should engage with. Assisting students through exercises and case studies, this guide explores the often-unseen world of draftsmanship that underpins finished illustration work.

From book illustration to graphic novels and caricatures to commercial design, this attractive volume draws on sketchbooks, projects, and historical examples to show how they started as drawings from observation and drawings from imagination.

Salisbury starts out by explaining the fundamentals of this exciting discipline before outlining the basic principles of line, tone, composition, and color through inspired examples. Different approaches to drawing, including anecdotal, sequential, and reportage, are examined to help students acquire their own personal visual language. Interviews with illustrators also provide valuable insights into the creative process, as they discuss the challenges, rewards, and what drawing personally means for them.

Visually appealing, Drawing for Illustration features detailed analysis of works by key illustrators from the past and present, including George Cruikshank, Ronald Searle, Sheila Robinson, Laura Carlin, Alexis Deacon, and Isabelle Arsenault, looking at the differing roles drawing plays in their particular illustrative languages and how styles have changed over time.   

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    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  4. Publication date
    October 25, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    8.9 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    050002331X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500023310
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""The basic principles of line, tone, composition, structure, perspective, and color are explored with ample examples, from sketches to their final printed illustrations. They cover a wide range of time periods to add historical context." "
― Library Journal

About the Author

Martin Salisbury is a professor of illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where he designed the renowned MA Children’s Book Illustration program. He has previously chaired the international jury at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and been a member of the jury at the Global Illustration Awards in China. His books include Children’s Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling, The Illustrated Dust Jacket: 1920–1970, and Miroslav Sasek in the Illustrators series.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; First Edition (October 25, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 050002331X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500023310
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.91 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Martin Salisbury is Professor of Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in Anglia Ruskin University, where he designed the UK's first MA Children's Book Illustration programme. He trained as an illustrator at art school (a long time ago) and on leaving spent many years working as an illustrator, mostly of non-fiction books for children. He has written a number of books on the subject of illustration and acted as an international jury member for illustration competitions in Bologna, Seoul, Shanghai and Frankfurt.

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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, but
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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I just received this book. Purchased on recommendation of a favorite artist on youtube. But as I read the Introduction I come across what appears to be a minor, glaring typo. Until I'm mistaken and I hope I am, is there any school of painting spelled Scool. As referenced in last paragraph, page 6. City if Birmingham Scool of Painting. It bothers me when I come across typos in published books. But maybe that is how that School spells Scool.
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JAQUELINA DIAZ DE LEON RODRIGUEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Increíble!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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El producto llegó en perfectas condiciones y el libro vale totalmente la pena.
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5.0 out of 5 stars OMG! SO MUCH SO GOOD
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
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This is really not a good review, just a fast one for now. To tell you the truth, I just keep flipping thru it. Haven’t read much. This book is so loaded with inspiration and sooooo many different approaches that I can’t imagine a person that wouldn’t find something they love. I will try to update with some photos, but which ones? Who could decide? I LOVE everything. I could have this book instead of dessert!
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LisaD
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2023
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This is a fascinating and informative book with gorgeous illustrations. Not just for illustrators but for anyone interested in the creative process and communication through visual media.
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Carolina
2.0 out of 5 stars Libro arrivato con pagina danneggiata
Reviewed in Italy on January 4, 2024
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Il libro è stato consegnato con velocità ma una delle pagine è danneggiata.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Libro arrivato con pagina danneggiata
Reviewed in Italy on January 4, 2024
Il libro è stato consegnato con velocità ma una delle pagine è danneggiata.
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Stephanie
3.0 out of 5 stars Kein How-To Buch
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2023
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Buch besteht zum größten Teil aus Kommentaren von Illustratoren, wer ein How-To Buch erwartet, wird enttäuscht.
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Holly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful and inspiring book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2022
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This brilliant book is full of fascinating insights into the work of professional illustrators and reinforces the importance of drawing as the root of all illustration. Written in an accessible way and illustrated with beautiful artwork, I can see it being a book I turn to again and again.
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Gillian O’Mara
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, inspiring and informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2022
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Absolutely gorgeous book, an inspirational ‘must’ for anyone who loves to draw/illustrate. Martin’s writing is clearly based on a lifetime of knowledge and experience and the stunning cover by Isabelle Arsenault is a cherry on top!
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