Their style file began when they found themselves frequently asked by publishing houses for the names of potential illustrators, and vice versa. They began a collection of artwork samples that could be selectively photocopied and sent to publishers on request. Today they hold the work of about 150 artists. You can flick through and discuss the merits of each,'' says Patricia Howes, art director and production manager at Omnibus Books. While humor doesn't always translate, and a word can have different connotations, the pictures themselves are not always palatable for foreign markets.
Some American publishers resist toddlers' bare bottoms, or too much white background space.
It annoys Haddon that Australians are expected to make changes visually or textually. The Children's Book Week Book fair is at Gasworks Park today. Hannah and the Tomorrow Room by Libby Gleeson and illustrated by Ann James was an honor book for this year's CBCA Younger Readers book of the year, which were announced on Friday. The Australian Ballet was an honor book in the information book section. The hellish life and times of Ellis Calculated candy for the soul.