Description
Ilustrísimos: Overview of Children's and Young Adult Illustration in Spain
Book Summary
This publication offers an exhaustive tour of the most recent landscape of children's and young adult illustration in Spain, edited for our country's participation as guest of honor at the 2005 Bologna Children's Book Fair. The reader will find a carefully curated selection of the work of established illustrators and those just beginning their careers, already glimpsed as promising artists. An essential reference work for understanding the talent and creative diversity of Spanish illustration of that era.
What is it about?
Ilustrísimos collects and documents the most recent work of Spanish illustrators in the children's and young adult field, presented in the context of the prestigious 2005 Bologna Children's Book Fair, where Spain was the guest of honor. The work offers a panoramic view that combines the work of already recognized authors with that of new talents emerging in the sector. Its pages display a representative sample of styles, techniques, and visual narrative approaches that defined Spanish illustration at the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes a CD-ROM that complements and expands upon the printed content, offering an additional resource for the study and appreciation of the works.
Main themes
- Overview of children's and young adult illustration in Spain.
- Work of established and emerging illustrators.
- Representative selection of artistic styles and techniques.
- Context of Spain's participation in the 2005 Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at publishing industry professionals, illustrators, graphic designers, librarians, teachers, reading mediators, and fine arts or design students. It will also be of great interest to collectors and illustration enthusiasts who wish to get to know the Spanish creative landscape of the first decade of the 21st century.
What this book provides
- A complete and documented vision of Spanish children's and young adult illustration at a key moment.
- Access to the work of established and emerging illustrators, facilitating the discovery of new talents.
- A high-quality visual resource, complemented with a CD-ROM for a richer experience.
- Historical and cultural context of Spain's participation in the 2005 Bologna Fair.
- Useful reference material for research, teaching, and professional practice in the field of illustration.
Technical specifications
- Author: Technical General Secretariat
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: Catalogs and Monographs
- Publication date: January 2005
- Number of pages: 155
- Weight: 900 g
Editorial review
Ilustrísimos stands as a mandatory reference document for understanding the state of children's and young adult illustration in Spain during the period of its publication. Its value lies in the careful selection of authors and works, which balances the presence of consolidated figures with that of new talents, offering a representative sample of the creative diversity of the moment. The inclusion of the CD-ROM adds additional documentary value. It is a work that will especially interest professionals and scholars in the sector, as well as anyone wishing to delve into the visual heritage of Spanish illustration.