Illustrating Children's Books
Martin Salisbury
Barron's, 2004
ISBN 9780764127175

SUMMARY

The book was written for art students and ambitious beginners. It instructs on methods of developing both imaginative powers and the technical artistic skills to produce high quality illustrations that will please authors and children’s book editors.

CONTENTS

A Brief History
Drawing
Media, Materials, and Techniques
Character Development
The Picture Book
Illustration for Older Children
Nonfiction Illustration
Design and Typography
Getting Published