EXTRACTS: illustrators issue 2 © 2012 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition))

96 Letters Thank you for sending me a copy of illustrators 1! I’m blown away by Denis McLoughlin’s art, and the print quality (and size of the reproductions) — Bjørn Rune Lie “Many congratulations on your first issue—it’ really is a beautiful production.” — Norman Boyd Arrived today—the first issue of illustrators. Peter Richardson’s great design and David Roach’s articles on two of my favourites, Angel Badia Camps and Cheri Herouard, were superb. Some lovely artwork on view, and even got my Ian Kennedy Ro-Busters artwork in there too. Well done chaps! — Richard Burton We had people over for lunch when it arrived, and it was devoured faster than the food. — Mick Brownfield Many thanks for issue 1 of illustrators —it looks really good, and packed full of interesting trips down memory lane—Ian Kennedy, Patrick and I loved his work in Air Ace Library, his aircraft were just fabulous, drawn with such authority and drama, he really made black and white come alive. Anyway, much praise to you and Geoff, and all who have produced such a great new and much needed publication. Can’t wait for the next issue! — Paul Wright I have just finished reading illustrators 1. It’s fabulous! The high spot in issue 1 is David Ashford’s appreciation of Denis McLoughlin. I knew of him, but I had no idea as to the quality of his work: it’s wonderful stuff, isn’t it? I stand to be corrected, but I can’t think of another British artist from that period who so perfectly reproduced the American noir of the Saturday Evening Post short story artists. I’d love a collection of McLoughlin’s book jackets.” — Patrick Wright I am tremendously impressed with illustrators and you can tell Geoff that “the PayPal is in the either” or cheque in post whichever he prefers. — Steve Taylor I have just received a copy of the first issue of illustrators and am very grateful to have it. The articles are of great interest—particularly those on Badia Camps and Ian Kennedy—and the whole production is amazing! I wish you every success with it. — Barry Coker (illustrator’s agent, Bardon Artists) First issue of illustrators has arrived and it is awesome, many congrats to The Book Palace. Superb, highly recommended! I wish I had a coffee table as this would be on it! Currently my favourite cuppa time reading material. Quality is superb, and the art zings off the page. Saving up for the McLoughlin book now :) — Graeme Neil Reid Very impressed with the first edition and it’s good to be ether friends. — Brian Sanders Just a quick line to say how much I am enjoying illustrators number one. Really superb production and design. My compliments to all concerned. This country had such brilliant artists, and it’s great to see them given a platform worthy of their talents. — Kevin O’Neil I’ve really enjoyed reading the new issue of illustrators Magazine. Congratulations! It’s a beautiful production, and I love your selection of artists. I did a spotlight on your magazine GurneyJourney today and I’ve talked to a lot of historians and collectors who I’m sure will enjoy it. — James Gurney illustrators with its focus on British and European artists, is a beautiful and welcome addition to my bookshelf.” — Dave Gibbons Thank you very much for the first issue of illustrators, which we have received in the post today. I was unaware of this new publication that you have launched, and was most interested and encouraged to see it. Since our own beginnings in 1995 I have seen the interest and enthusiasms for modern and contemporary illustration grow enormously. I am sure your magazine will be well received, and I hope we can do everything we can to support the venture. We shall be sure to keep you up to date with all our events, and I hope that perhaps we can find ways to overlap in the future.” — John Huddy (Managing Partner, illustrationcupboard) I’m back from my vacation and I read illustrators 1 this morning. What a pleasure! I was completely unfamiliar with McLoughlin and Camps, and they are both right in line withmy interests (more so when I was still collecting illustration art perhaps, but still art I love to look at and think about), so I found those features particularly fascinating. Great job. — Roger Clark (carol-day.com) We are pleased to have your views about illustrators, so please write to the editor, Peter Richardson, at Illustrators. The Book Palace. Jubilee House. Bedwardine Road. Crystal Palace. LONDON. SE19 3AP, or e-mail him at < p-r@dircon.co.uk > @