TY - BOOK AU - Brazell,Derek AU - Davies,Jo TI - Becoming a Successful Illustrator T2 - Creative careers SN - 9782940411931 (paperback) U1 - 741.640 23 PY - 2013/// CY - London, UK PB - Fairchild Books KW - Graphic arts KW - Vocational guidance KW - Commercial art KW - fast N2 - Books in this series are designed to help bridge the gap between academia and a first job in the creative industries. Illustration is a diverse and constantly evolving area of art and design and an appealing creative career. But to stand out from the crowd, successful illustrators need to combine creative talent with strong marketing and promotional skills. This book provides practical and inspirational guidance on finding and contacting clients, putting together promotional materials and establishing yourself as a professional illustrator. With case studies, and firsthand tips and hints from practising illustrators at varying stages in their careers, and packed with hundreds of beautiful examples of professional work, this is a must-have guide to the working world of illustration ER -