Andrew has written several monographs covering his interests in illustration and animation for Laurence King Publishing and Bloomsbury. He has previously contributed as co-editor to other books and often writes articles for peer reviewed academic journals, professional publications and chapters in edited books.
Editorial Illustration: Context, Content and Creation
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 Andrew 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.
‘A comprehensive look at the form and formation of illustrative practice and the many relevant concerns that shape it today. This book covers a lot of ground and is highly valuable to the budding illustrator who is preparing to contribute to the ever-shifting landscape of visual images’ - Dr Louis Netter, Portsmouth University, UK
‘An in-depth investigation of editorial illustration, which takes you through the histories, theories, practicalities, function and future of this often over-looked but very powerful and important discipline’ - Dr Joanna Spicer, Cardiff School of Art & Design, UK
‘A useful text to deepen our students’ understanding of the thought processes and conceptual planning of editorial illustration’ - Marty Blake, Syracuse University, USA
Cover illustration by kind permission of Rebecca Hendin.
Andrew Selby (2022), London: Bloomsbury Design
Animation
From scriptwriting through to production, this introduction to animation for students surveys the technical processes and approaches, with visual examples from key animators and features illustrating how to create exciting animation for a variety of audiences. Animation is a vital resource for anyone who intends to make animation a part of their career.
Features illustrations of landmark productions from Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Pixar, Aardman Animation and Touchstone Pictures, amongst many others.
‘Animation teachers around the world will be grateful [to] Selby for crafting such a perfect resource for their classes.’ Animation Magazine
Cover illustration by kind permission of Marc Craste/Oliver Jeffers.
Andrew Selby (2013), London: Laurence King Publishing
Animation in Process
Published by Laurence King Publishing in 2009, Animation in Process is an in-depth exploration of the working methods and processes that go behind the polished features created by the best talent in the field today, featuring previously unseen material such as sketches, working drawings, storyboards and other working progress that documents the animators’ craft. Featuring Oscar-winner Suzie Templeton, Grant Orchard and Marc Craste, the book is co-editioned in Spanish, Chinese and Taiwanese, with an accompanying DVD showcasing over two hours of animated content.
Cover illustration by kind permission of Grant Orchard/StudioAKA.
Andrew Selby (2009), London: Laurence King Publishing