Liz Farrelly Books

Over the past decade there has been a creative rebirth in the practice of illustration. Contemporary illustration has more applications, methodologies and fans than ever before. With modes of production ranging from the re-imagined traditions of drawing, painting and collage, to the wide range of computer-based applications, and a myriad of uniquecombinations of both hand and digital means, today's illustrators are breaking the mold in terms of production.This book investigates these myriad ways of working and creating, by featuring work from a diverse range of more than 80 contemporary practitioners, some of whom have never before been featured in a book. Drawn from around the world, the work is accompanied by analysis and interviews with the illustrators. A collection that showcases new talent and focuses on current trends, this book offers a definitive guide to illustration in the new millennium.

April Greiman's fusion of computer technology and graphic design has led to her international recognition as a daring and innovative typographer and graphic designer. With a creative range that moves from corporate logos and letterheads to TV commercials and the Los Angeles Olympics, Greiman has redefined the nature of graphic design in terms of the digital revolution. This work, written in collaboration with the designer herself, explores her radical methods, examines the elctronic collaging that has become her trademark, and gives a vivid impression of the continuing evolution of her work.

Welcome to Brooklyn, New York; it might not look like much but this is one of the world's most creative neighborhoods. New Style features fashion, graphics, photography, furniture, architecture, product design, music and art from some of the most innovative practitioners working in the USA today.

Scanning the world for the best new graphic design talent, Michael Dorrian and Liz Farrelly have collated the work of 100 new designers, from So Paulo to Tokyo, Melbourne to Los Angeles, into a book that will both inspire and impress. The book focuses on practitioners still in the first decade of their career—either working alone or teamed up into small companies, showcasing projects, aesthetics, and methodologies that push boundaries and redefine working practices. As well as pinpointing the best new talent worldwide, this visually stunning survey provides a showcase of cutting-edge imagery for a student and professional audience. Thanks to affordable technology and up-for-it, media-savvy clients, a huge number of designers set themselves up in their own studios, straight from college. The kind of work that results is often fast, furious, rule-breaking, and inspirational. These designers are also characterized by their love of their locale, along with nomadic tendencies and a "small is beautiful" attitude. Full biographies and contact details are provided for each designer/studio.