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Zusatztext For those looking to delve further into the process, power and objectives of editorial illustration, illustrator and professor Andrew Selby created this in-depth reference on the practice. Informationen zum Autor Andrew Selby Klappentext Across digital and print media, editorial illustrators create visuals to support text and convey ideas, but there is more to these illustrations than meets the eye.Internationally-recognised illustrator and educator Andy Selby takes you through the importance of context and content when responding to editorial illustration briefs, explaining how understanding of visual communication concepts leads to more successful illustrations - all while under the time pressure of editorial briefs. Covering ideation, development and execution, this book includes:- A short history of illustration as a political and social tool- How to use visual language, symbolism and satire and to what purpose- Representation of identity, ethics and society - both for impact and sensitive designs- Research, commercial judgement and experimentation- Professional conduct, self-promotion, responsibilities and plagiarism So whether you're illustrating a news story, summarising new scientific discoveries or creating an image for a magazine cover, Editorial Illustration will give you the skills to produce striking commercial designs on time and to brief. Vorwort An insider look at how editorial illustration works, with a particular emphasis on audience, ethics, development and culture Zusammenfassung Across digital and print media, editorial illustrators create visuals to support text and convey ideas, but there is more to these illustrations than meets the eye.Internationally-recognised illustrator and educator Andy Selby takes you through the importance of context and content when responding to editorial illustration briefs, explaining how understanding of visual communication concepts leads to more successful illustrations - all while under the time pressure of editorial briefs. Covering ideation, development and execution, this book includes:- A short history of illustration as a political and social tool- How to use visual language, symbolism and satire and to what purpose- Representation of identity, ethics and society - both for impact and sensitive designs- Research, commercial judgement and experimentation- Professional conduct, self-promotion, responsibilities and plagiarism So whether you’re illustrating a news story, summarising new scientific discoveries or creating an image for a magazine cover, Editorial Illustration will give you the skills to produce striking commercial designs on time and to brief. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface: What is editorial illustration? Part 1. Context TheoryHistoryCurrent Issues and Debates Part 2. Content Types of editorial illustrationEstablishing a working relationshipClever thinkingAn illustrative autopsyA universal visual language Part 3. Creation PromotionEditorial illustration: The commissioning processCreative environmentsVisual researchIdeationVisual decision-makingCommercial practice considerations DeliveryAcceptance and rejectionReflection Conclusion BibliographyAppendix Resource BaseIndex...
