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Sep 12

by bibelotm_wp in Competition 8 comments tags: Ben Newman, Books, Children's Books, Competition, Flying Eye Books, Nobrow Press, Professor Astro Cat

Astro Cat Giveaway!

Dr. Astro is the smartest cat in the alley, and we’ve got a prize which is right up yours… We’re giving away the whole Astro Cat collection! 1. Professor Astro Cat’s Intergalactic Activity Book 2. Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space 3. Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure The Flying Eye books, illustrated by Ben Newman are fun, educational, and full of charm, with a colourful 70’s vibe that Bibelot can’t resist! Check out our review of Professer Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure here. To get your paws on this great prize, all you need to do is follow Bibelot and Flying Eye Books on Instagram, re-gram the image with #BibelotAstroCat and write in the comments section below who the books are for and why you’d like to win! We’ll announce the winner on Friday 23rd. Good luck!

Apr 29

by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Reviews 0 comments tags: Children's Books, Illustration, The Printed Peanut

Playing with Food – Book Review

You already know Louise Lockhart, you actually know her very well. The name might not ring a bell and you might not know this pretty face, but trust me, you have seen her work all over the internet, in all good stationers, popping up in your Instagram feed and on the covers of none but the coolest magazines. She makes the work you wish you made. She designs and illustrates in a way that makes you want to seize a roller and become a printmaker. Her work is reminiscent of Eric Ravilious, but through a joyful 1960s Technicolor telescope. Can you tell we are her biggest fans yet? You have most definitely been acquainted with her first book, the quirky concertina book Up My Street depicting a romantic notion of a 1930’s high street and she is now preparing to launch her second, more substantial publication; Playing with Food. Proudly labeled ‘an activity book’ – and well, she’s not kidding. Just flick through the first few pages and prepare to make involuntary gasps of joy. It’s a hefty release, making its precursor seem like a delightful amuse bouche in comparison. Now Lockhart has fully opened the doors to her world and […]

Apr 18

by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Interview 0 comments tags: Alice in Wonderland, Andrea D'Aquino, Children's Books, Illustration, Mixed Media

Andrea D’Aquino – Interview

There is a sense of power and energy that flows through the multimedia work of illustrator Andrea D’Aquino. Fantastical animals enact strange rituals against intense sheets of colour. Anonymous, dreamlike figures move through vibrant patchwork landscapes which seem to mirror the terrain within ourselves. Influenced by everything from Mark Rothko to medieval art, and depicting subjects from spirituality to summer outfits, Andrea constantly reinvents her creative techniques, resulting in a freshness that has made her work much sought-after. Bibelot met up with her to discuss the imporance of playfulness and making mistakes – and the ultimate dog walk. 1. How would you describe your work to someone who hasn’t seen it before? I feel I should have a very succinct answer to this, but not sure I’ve come up with it yet. I usually say it is playful, but not child-like. I use a mix of medias and have a spontaneous approach. It’s often collage, but not necessarily photo-based. I draw and paint, then I cut things up and see what happens – though being contrary by nature, I don’t like to stay inside any box that is too pre-defined. Whenever someone calls me a “collage artist”, I […]

Apr 06

by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Guests 0 comments tags: Books, Children's Books, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Illustration

Beautiful Books: April

As I am writing this month’s Beautiful Books list, everything feels very different from last time. It’s now April, Spring has officially sprung and there is a feeling of positivity in the air. Having gotten over the end of the Winter slump and recovered from the obligatory Easter chocolate coma, the start of Spring always comes with an excitement as to what the rest of the year has to offer. The publishing world has reacted to this exciting time by releasing a plethora of fresh and inspiring titles aimed at building on your general knowledge and sparking the imagination of your inner creative. As it’s such a jolly month, April feels like the perfect time to learn something new and here are my picks of the best titles to help you do just that… Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure Continuing on their war against dull textbooks, Flying Eye Books recently published Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure, which takes the reader on an education adventure through the incredible world of physics. Written by Dr. Dominic Walliman and illustrated by Ben Newman, the book is as entertaining as it is educational. If you are anything like me, boring science classes at […]

Mar 04

by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Guests, Read 1 comments tags: Books, Branding, Children's Books, Design, Illustration, Interiors

Beautiful Books: March

Hello again! I’m back with the second edition of my Beautiful Books column – a monthly round-up of some treasured titles from my ever-growing collection of illustrated books. The first two months of the year always feel like a bit of a slog to me – it’s cold and wet and not in the fun festive way I love at Christmas. This section of the year just seems to go on and on… but then March comes. Bringing with it promises of Spring and an air of positivity and excitement, the start of Spring is the perfect time to launch a design project and I hope my March book list inspires you to go on your own creative adventure this Spring! How to Style Your Brand A few weeks ago I launched my very own creative venture – a new design blog by the name of Headless Greg – and whilst designing the new site, I found Fiona Humberstone’s How to Style Your Brand to be an invaluable resource. When planning any new design project with lots of elements to think about it can be easy to get mentally overwhelmed but worry not as Fiona’s best-selling book guides you […]

Feb 26

by bibelotm_wp in Creative, Interview, Read 0 comments tags: Children's Books, Ella Bailey, Flying Eye Books, Illustration, Illustrator, Nobrow

Ella Bailey – Interview

Today we chat to Nottingham-based Illustrator Ella Bailey, who’s big break came when she wrote and illustrated children’s book ‘There’s No Such Thing’ for innovative publisher Flying Eye Books, the children’s imprint of award-winning publishing house Nobrow. She’s since published a second, ‘One Day on Our Blue Planet… In The Antarctic’, and has already collected an impressive client list under her belt. Ella talks picture books, cats and ketchup with Bibelot… 1. How would you describe your work to someone who hasn’t seen it before? I would say that I take a lot of inspiration from illustration and design from the 50s and 60s, so my work often has a retro feel to it. I love using limited colour palettes combined with fresh, contemporary colours. Wide-eyed characters, of both the human and animal variety, feature often in my illustrations. 2. Describe your working routine – studio, kitchen table, caffeinated beverage of choice, music, silence? I have a desk, which is mainly dominated by my computer and tablet, tucked away in the corner of a room. My work is mainly digital, so that is often all I need to get things done! There is always a minimum of one […]

Astro Cat Giveaway!

Playing with Food – Book Review

Andrea D’Aquino – Interview

Beautiful Books: April

Beautiful Books: March

Ella Bailey – Interview

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