Foreword

Nicholas Blechman

Illustration is a stealthy sport. To win you need more than just talent. You need a hunter’s instinct. You need to know the lay of the land. You need to know what publications exist, who publishes them, and how to get the publishers’ attention. You have to lure your prey with exquisite work. All this may sound daunting, but this book will help.

Being an illustrator is not just about creating good art. There is also an art to being a successful illustrator. There exists an (until now) unwritten methodology on how to get clients and keep them. This handbook has invaluable information on how to survive in the publishing ...

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