I met this lovely York based Illustrator this weekend at the Alternative Press Festival, where my friend purchased this ace meteorite print. If I had the money, I would have bought nearly everything. Go to his shop now and see what I’m talking about and pay special attention to ‘Wake’…
I fell head over heels for this letter pressed Ornithology coaster set by the talent behind Duke Press, Ryan Todd. Alongside co-running the independent publishing collective his vast quantity of illustrations and publications take form in nearly ever print technique imaginable. Very Impressive. Ryan Todd was last modified: August 6th,…
It was an amazing weekend for sport and not to mention a great weekend for independent publishing. The Alternative Press held a Festival of the best in up and coming comics, zines and the like. If you weren’t lucky enough to see the event in all its glory, I’ve compiled…
Gee these guys are just swell. A small letterpress studio run by married couple; Kacey and Julie Nash from Austin, Texas. I particularly like their business cards and letter heads, you can also follow their blog and see what they’re up to. So cute. Duet Letterpress was last modified: August…
A beautiful book by Rose Thomas, an A-Z of pattern created with each letter of the alphabet set in Times New Roman. Look closely on the image featured to see which letter makes this classic style pattern.
A badass design studio from Minneapolis, the duo met in 1998 and set up the studio a few years later to merge their love for posters and music full time. A truly diverse and delectable portfolio of work, this sweet collage style screen print for Nick Cave and the Bad…
This guy is a mad good illustrator also a very modest and lovely man. His logo is pretty cool too, head to his website and see if you agree.
A wash of dreamy watercolour from the Bristol based Illustrator, from portraits to guns, the girls got it covered.
There are some badass designs in this list of alternative book covers including the rustic, clever works of American designer Nate Gonzalez. I urge you to explore them and find your favourite.
I could stare at the dark trippy creations from this Australian born Illustrator all day long. Layers and layers of flawless detail and colour. Kinda hypnotising.
Those of you who regularly nose into the Nobrow publications will recognise the iconic illustrations of Till Hafenbrak. If this summer is feeling dull for you then have a look at this work and submerge yourself in colourful landscapes and amusing faces. Till Hafenbrak was last modified: July 22nd, 2012…
If you haven’t clocked on yet, I’m a bit of a book geek. Every geek needs that place to go and have a drool fest over the best new stuff and Visual Editions is my current indulgent website. A publishing company set up in 2009, they set out to find…
I was lucky enough to witness the early creation of this beautiful print by Olivia Brotheridge earlier this year for Boat Magazine and now you can see it in the flesh amongst others at The Paper Jukebox Collectives Exhibition at the Flaxon Ptootch Gallery in Kentish Town until 7th August.…
10 talented young and emerging illustrators are taking over Coningsby Gallery on Tottenham Street from tonight until Friday. Head along to see some varied and interesting work and have a chat with the illustrators themselves. I also heard on the grapevine there will be wine too. The Picture Show was…
We’re quite the fan of Kraggy with his angular patterned posters and designs, working both digitally and in print this guy knows where its at. He also has a sweet little shop too.
I have to admit, an envy stirs inside when I look at the work of Brighton Illustration graduate James Dicks. Simple concepts and clever development make this gritty array of publications.
Some great stand out poster work from another talented Camberwell Illustration graduate. Keeping it clean and simple, thumbs up from us.
Theres nothing like a good book on a rainy day and a book as good as this is just what I need to get me through this very wet July. Beautiful piece of design by Kingston graduate Josie that takes you on a walk through the life of cotton. Josie…
We were privileged to have the lovely Liverpool based designer Miss Bagnall in London for our event of workshops on Education at KKOutlet t’other week producing some sweet poster designs. Her portfolio keeps it slick with tasty book designs and intelligent type choices. She likes small animals but doesn’t like…
There was a lot of hype around this years Camberwell Illustration show and I worried it might struggle to live up to it, but I needn’t have been concerned as the exhibition was vibrant and eclectic, although a little on the crowded side. Mixed Special: Camberwell BA Illustration show was…