Every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc book. Paul thurlbys alphabet book edmonton public library. Each page in paul thurlbys wildlife shows a wellknown animal in a strangebuttrue scenario. If so, this simple little board book by graphic artist paul thurlby is going to become a favorite in your home. Hailing from nottingham, paul thurlby is an illustrator who made a name for himself back in 2011 when his chilrens book alphabet took the world by storm. Unfold the dust jacket for a poster of all 26 letters. His first book, alphabet, won the bolognaragazzi opera prima award in 20. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby, hardcover barnes. Each illustration, and each letter, gets its own page to shine, and the vibrant colors are expertly placed to draw the eye. See wildlife as youve never seen it before with paul thurlbys menagerie of curious animals. Jun 20, 2011 paul thurlbytemplarthere is no narrative in this beautifullypackaged large format picture book from templar, but rather an alphabetical succession of prints for each letter of the alphabet.
With special thanks to templar publishing for taking the book on and to my agent, jean sagendorph, for getting me the deal. Paul thurlby every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc bookpage 4 of cover. As added fun, i sometimes read the book in once upon a time fashion, taking a for awesome boy and his bouncing blue balls on an adventure. Annual reports board of trustees budget capital bond projects funding interlocal agreements kcls employment library. Debut talent thurlby, a british graphic artist, goes from awesome to zip in this vintagestyle abc, which began as a self directed project online. Pauls built up an impressive list of commissions working in editorial, advertising, publishing and tshirt design for clients including the new yorker, the guardian, tate enterprises, its nice that, the french tourist board, templar publishing, orange uk and warnerchappell. The retro aesthetic he uses in his work stems from his passion for vintage posters, of which he has a large collection. His originality and vision has provided the public with a new take on the very familiar alphabet book. Each page in paul thurlby s wildlife shows a wellknown animal in a strangebuttrue scenario. Thurlbys collage style is a little toned down here in favor of design battered to look like a series of old book covers.
Your personal project, alphabet was published as a childrens book in 2011. The illustrations in paul thurlbys alphabet look like theyd be at home on a wall in a hip coffee shop, printed out individually and framed. He has worked in advertising, editorial and tshirt design, as well as publishing. Mansion street literary mgmt where beautiful books are born. Paul thurlbys modern take on retro designs feel fresh and compelling. He was fortunate enough to have had his personal project, alphabet, published as a childrens book in 2011. Aug 06, 20 paul thurlby graduated from university of buckinghamshire and became a fulltime illustrator, whose graphic style is instantly recognizable. Paul thurlby s designs are a clever interpretation of the alphabet picture book, and i really like the retro style. L is for london by paul thurlby in pictures childrens. Big, bold, colorful illustrations blend letters and objects together in a way that will make it very difficult to forget the letters and their sounds. Abc books king county library system bibliocommons. Shop for alphabet kids books in learning books for kids.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Paul thurlbys designs are a clever interpretation of the alphabet picture book, and i really like the retro style. Dec 03, 2015 discover london through the eyes of awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby and his stylish alphabet book and find the word spelled out by his pictures in this gallery. Paul thurlby really nice work concept and execution. In his first picture book, graphic artist paul thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable. Paul thurlby every letter is unforgettable in this awesome abc book page 4 of cover. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Explore books by paul thurlby with our selection at. This is not a book that i would give to a small child. I am very proud to announce that alphabet has won the opera primera category in the prestigious bologna ragazzi award.
I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of creative. Paired with snippets of useful information about each landmark, each pages bold, eyecatching imagery is a visual treat for both kids and adults. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free. Oct 05, 2017 originally from nottingham, paul is an award winning illustrator living in london. With his uniquely humourous artwork thats so achingly stylish you want to rip it from paul thurlbys wildlife and hang it on your wall, paul brings to life 24 animals in a way which will appeal to readers of all ages. G is for graffiti i could see where that might have some unintended albeit humorous consequences. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby, 9780763655655, available at book depository with free. Oodles of fun and so much better than other kids books. Paul thurlbys alphabet, written and illustrated by paul. Paul thurlbys alphabet by paul thurlby 20, board book. With special thanks to templar publishing for taking the book on and to my. Jul 01, 2011 the illustrations in paul thurlbys alphabet look like theyd be at home on a wall in a hip coffee shop, printed out individually and framed.
Paul thurlby, illustrator meet the creatives medium. The 50 best abc books for kids the measured mom if youre looking for the best abc books for kids, you wont want to miss this list of 50 favorites. Letterology covers typography, hand lettering, books, ephemera and other topics related to design. With that in mind, we have high expectations of l is for london book by paul thurlby. We are big and of this particular illustrator here, not least because his alphabet book is one of our toddlers favourite bedtime reads. Originally from nottingham, paul is an award winning illustrator living in london. Paul thurlby is an illustrator, originally from nottingham, now based in london and has been commissioned to produce work across a broad spectrum which includes editorial, advertising, publishing and tshirt designs, he is also a regular illustrator for the guardian newspaper. New alphabet names service now available through my shop. I love that it has a different look compared to other childrens books. Abc books by kclskidsbabytofive a staffcreated list. Paul thurlby illustration yellow house art licensing. Paul thurlby is a british illustrator with a bold, retro, and textural graphic style. From an awesome a to a zippy z, this is the perfect abc book for the young and hip. See more ideas about illustration, alphabet and lettering.
The illustrations in paul thurlby s alphabet look like theyd be at home on a wall in a hip coffee shop, printed out individually and framed. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Originally from nottingham, paul is an award winning illustrator living in. The guardian, tate enterprises, its nice that, the french tourist board, and many others. Paul thurlby graduated from university of buckinghamshire and became a fulltime illustrator, whose graphic style is instantly recognizable. See familiar landmarks and discover the lesser known charms of the city. Learn letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, and more at walmart and save. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Discover the best of london from a to z with awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby. Big, bold, colorful illustrations blend letters and objects together in a way that will make. From times square to the statue of liberty, via central park, the brooklyn bridge, and more, this stunning book is bursting with the sights, sounds, and energy of the big apple. Simple song via paul thurlby adorable, marvelous, unusual, and zippy alphabet book and posters paul thurlby prettyclever. Paul thurlby s alphabet poster book paul thurlby on. Pimms, bbh new york, mother london, the french tourist board.
Storytime standouts looks at a stylish picture book, paul thurlbys alphabet paul thurlbys alphabet created by paul thurlby alphabet book published by templar books an imprint of candlewick press. From an awesome a to a zippy z, this is the ideal abc book for the young and hip. See the sights of the national gallery as never before through the eyes of awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby. From a for abbey road, k for kew gardens, l for london eye, t for tower bridge, to z for london zoo and more, this striking book is bursting with the sights, sounds, and energy of london. The result is a fun and intelligent alphabet from a for awesome to z for zip. Books spanning a wide variety of subjects make learning the alphabet fun. Paul thurlby oh, my graphic design, style, interiors. Ours game with a poster as the book jacket that is now framed in my sons room. An alphabet book to discover the best of london with awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby.
Debut talent thurlby, a british graphic artist, goes from awesome to zip in this vintagestyle abc, which began as a self directed project online that gained attention on design blogs. Paul thurlby s modern take on retro designs feel fresh and compelling. A beautiful and informative alphabet book created in association with the national galley perfect for children and adults alike. With his uniquely humourous artwork thats so achingly stylish you want to rip it from paul thurlby s wildlife and hang it on your wall, paul brings to life 24 animals in a way which will appeal to readers of all ages. Thurlbys alphabet series ia an alphabet for children like no other. He is a regular contributor to many publications, including the guardian, the times, the independent, and the big issue. Your eyeballs might go a little crazy, but its worth it. Thurlby s alphabet series ia an alphabet for children like no other. Discover london through the eyes of awardwinning illustrator paul thurlby and his stylish alphabet book and find the word spelled out by his pictures in this gallery. Each letter becomes its word, so the shapes are memorable for young readers. Filed under personalchildrens bookhand drawn type2009 9,049 views. Paul thurlbytemplarthere is no narrative in this beautifullypackaged large format picture book from templar, but rather an alphabetical succession of prints for each letter of. Ny is for new york paul thurlby abc city books by paul.
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