Best illustrated books all over the world
Brian Pinkney (b. August 28, 1961) is an American illustrator of children’s books. He was born in Boston into a creative family — his father, Jerry Pinkney, was a celebrated illustrator, and his mother, Gloria Jean, was an author, milliner, and silversmith. Both parents kept studios at home, and Brian […]
Irina Ivanovna Kazakova (born on August 28th, 1935) is an artist and book illustrator. She graduated from the graphic department of the Russian Academy of Arts, where she studied under Mikhail Afanasievich Taranov. “I entered the Academy of Arts. I learned not only from wonderful teachers, but also from my […]
Roger Duvoisin (August 28, 1900 – June 30, 1980) was an American writer and illustrator of Swiss origin, best known for his children’s picture books. Roger Duvoisin was born in Geneva. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He began his career as a decorator […]
For decades, jazz has been inspiring musicians, artists, and writers in their work. Its special energy is unique and unmistakable, yet some gifted authors and illustrators have still managed to capture it in their books. These six works range from playful riffs to visual rhythms. Through words and art, the […]
One day, Sven the swan bursts into the peaceful, festive life of a quiet little village. He makes an epic entrance on a skateboard, wearing cool sunglasses and holding a cup of coffee in his wing. Meeting three villagers: a…
Have you ever stopped, looking at a bridge spanning a river or canyon, and wondered how it came to be or who first conceived it? Bridges can be truly captivating: sometimes for their height, sometimes for their shape, sometimes for…
Original title: Hur låter djuren? Who knows what the frog, the blowfish or the snail sound like? What about the forest mouse and the enormous tiger? And when the bumblebee sneezes, what sound echoes through the woods? Guessing right is…
Original title: 지난 여름 The road leaves the city behind. The high-rise buildings fade into the distance, the trees grow taller, the air becomes cleaner, and the world slows down a little. Summer is a time of adventure, friendship, relaxation,…
