About the book
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher—a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes. When he tries the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he is presented with a special quest: to travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom and rescue a people in need. Along with his loyal sidekick—a knight who has been turned into an unfortunate combination of horse and cat—and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover his true destiny
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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling hab
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But after an embarrassing incident involving his too-tight spandex costume, plus some signs that Phantom Justice may not be the good guy he pretends to be, Scott begins to question his role. With the help of a fellow sidekick, once his nemesis, Scott must decide if growing up means being loyal or stepping boldly to the center of things.
After seeing Kick-Ass I really wanted this book to have a similar design approach. If not just totally ripping of the branding. Horrible to admit but true. My admiration would be followed soon with problems.
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Who knew the balloons started out as clay sculptures?
This was the first time Jeff was seeing his creation, Greg Heffley in 3D
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Mask by DAN SANTAT
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One day a year he is Santa Claus, but the other 364 days Dan Santat works as a children's book writer and commercial illustrator. He is also the creator of Disney's animated hit, "The Replacements"
Dan graduated with honors from the Art Center, College of Design.
He lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, a cat, a bird, and one rabbit
For some time I had been looking for a project that would be just right for Dan's sensibilities. Crazy giant rabbits from outer space fit that bill.
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With every galley given out Tom Angleberger author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda has made a Origami Yoda for each book. I forsee big things for this 'strange' book.
Imprint: Amulet Books
ISBN: 0-8109-8425-3
EAN: 9780810984257
Availability: Prepublication
Publishing Date: 4/1/2010
Trim Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
Page Count: 160
Cover: Hardcover
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VOTE for it ! Please . . .
It's in the Children's Section of course.
Thanks!
Yes, we know everyone's always told you: "Don't judge a book by its cover." But now's your chance: go ahead and judge. It's okay.
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FANTASTIC NEWS
ALL IN A DAY
by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Nikki McClure
(Abrams Books for Young Readers; ISBN 9780810983212; March 2009)
is shortlisted for the 2010 PNBA Book Awards, which will be announced
in early January!!!
“This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers—the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again—and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred.”
Click on the link for more information and the full list:
http://www.pnba.org/AwardShortlist2010.htm
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This month bulletin board features Because I am Your Daddy the follow-up to Because You Are My Baby, cover sketches for DOTTY, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Newspaper Ad, Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza, Meanwhile, Mama Is It Summer Yet? and On a Windy Night.
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Check out my copy of NERDS. Fresh from the printer. I know . . . you're jealous. In a month it can be yours.
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To make the cover have a bit of a science fiction mystery edge I took Benedict geometric sketches from the interior and add them floating on the jacket to add another layer of visual interest.
Thus darken the composition to help highlight the key action to help the viewer.
you make a math story visually interesting. Also at this stage the title changed from FOLSOM ADJACENT to THE UNKNOWNS.
GORGEOUS!! And that case is amazing as well with the green on green.
What a beautiful book! It looks awesome, thank you for sharing the process!
Dang, you guys really went ALL OUT here! Looks awesome.
I am drooling over your type!!!! this is simply exquisite design! ;)
love it!
Thank you for taking the time to assemble and post such an informative blog post. The book looks amazing and obviously worth all the extra effort that was taken.
Simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.