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Honorable Mention in the Foreword Indie Awards 2016For many design students, the expectation is that they will one day reach the top of the ladder within a design studio or corporation and become an art director. But what does this mean and how does a design student get there? What does an art director do? How is it different from being a designer? How does one lead and inspire a team, work with freelance designers, illustrators and photographers? Inside Art Direction answers all these questions for design students and professionals alike. Through interviews with 18 art directors working in a range of different industries from books and magazines to music and film to web and app design, students learn about how they got to where they are, what the art director's job really entails, and receive advice about the future of art direction. In the 28 case studies, illustrators, art directors and editors discuss specific assignments that they worked on, how they came up with ideas and the process of getting to the final result. With practical, hands-on advice, tips and art direction assignments that students can try out, Inside Art Direction provides insights about this fascinating field.

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in editorial, rights, design, production, sales and marketing departments. International examples from across the industry, from children's books to academic monographs, demonstrate key responsibilities at each stage of the publishing process and how the industry is adapting to digital culture. This 3rd edition has been updated with more on the role of self-publishing, independent publishers, audio books, the rise of poetry and non-fiction and how the industry is facing up to challenges of sustainability, inclusivity and diversity.Beautifully designed and full of insight and advice from practitioner interviews, this is an essential introduction to a dynamic industry. Interviewees include:Anne Meadows, Commissioning Editor at Granta and Portobello BooksZaahida Nabagereka, Head of Social Impact at Penguin Books UK Ashleigh Gardner, Senior Vice President, Managing Director Global Publishing, WattpadCaroline Walsh, Literary Agent, David Higham AssociatesPeter Blackstock, VP, Deputy Publisher, Grove Atlantic/Publisher, Grove Press UKAmy Ellis, Head of Rights and Permissions, Publishers' Licensing ServicesVictoria Lawrance, Rights Manager, Bloomsbury Publishing PlcShaun Hodgkinson, COO, Dorling KindersleyThomas Truong, Publishing Director, Little Tiger GroupJenny Blenk, Associate Editor, Dark Horse Comics Jeanette Morton, Digital Publisher, Oxford University PressMaria Vassilopoulos, Publishing Sales, Uni of Wales Press and Calon BooksIan Lamb, Head Of Children's Marketing and Publicity, Simon and Schuster

Whether your ambition is to work in design, making, styling, illustration, textile arts or supervision – Get Into Costume will help you bridge the gap from education into that vital first job in the industry and become a sought-after member of the costume team.You'll learn the essential ‘tricks of the trade’ from some of the most influential costume professionals working today, including Sandy Powell OBE (Shakespeare in Love; Mary Poppins Returns; The Favourite), Jenny Beavan OBE, RDI (The Choral; Cruella; Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Zaldy Goco (RuPaul’s Drag Race; Cirque du Soleil; The Little Mermaid) and Tahra Zafar (Paddington The Musical; Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens). There's also first-hand advice on collaborating with directors, producers and performers to help bring their vision to life and tell the story through the language of costumes and clothes. You’ll also learn about breaking down a script to establish not just what a character should wear but how and why they wear it.With the collective insight of costume designer Vin Burnham and her fellow international costume professionals, you'll be armed and ready to enter the industry with a full understanding of how things work in practice, the many career paths available to you – and what it takes to succeed.

Whether your ambition is to work in design, making, styling, illustration, textile arts or supervision – Get Into Costume will help you bridge the gap from education into that vital first job in the industry and become a sought-after member of the costume team.You'll learn the essential ‘tricks of the trade’ from some of the most influential costume professionals working today, including Sandy Powell OBE (Shakespeare in Love; Mary Poppins Returns; The Favourite), Jenny Beavan OBE, RDI (The Choral; Cruella; Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Zaldy Goco (RuPaul’s Drag Race; Cirque du Soleil; The Little Mermaid) and Tahra Zafar (Paddington The Musical; Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens). There's also first-hand advice on collaborating with directors, producers and performers to help bring their vision to life and tell the story through the language of costumes and clothes. You’ll also learn about breaking down a script to establish not just what a character should wear but how and why they wear it.With the collective insight of costume designer Vin Burnham and her fellow international costume professionals, you'll be armed and ready to enter the industry with a full understanding of how things work in practice, the many career paths available to you – and what it takes to succeed.

A highly visual, example-led introduction to the video game industry, its context and practitioners. Video Games explores the industry’s diversity and breadth through its online communities and changing demographics, branding and intellectual property, and handheld and mobile culture.Bossom and Dunning offer insights into the creative processes involved in making games, the global business behind the big budget productions, console and online markets, as well as web and app gaming. With 19 interviews exploring the diversity of roles and different perspectives on the game industry you’ll enjoy learning from a range of international practitioners.

As students prepare to enter the world of work, there are many decisions that they need to make about what type of career they want: Freelancing? Working in a design agency? Setting up their own business? They also need the practical advice about how to work with clients, how to organize themselves, billing, etc. Through interviews with people at all levels of design, the author provides down to earth and straight forward information that is relevant to today's students looking to start a career in design.

Being able to present yourself and your work in the best way possible is a necessary skill that all new designers must master before embarking on a career--be it freelance or working within a design firm. The author provides practical advice combined with insights and personal stories from leading design professionals. The book focuses on the practical aspects of creating a great portfolio such as what potential employers or clients look for in a portfolio, how to present yourself, dealing with criticism, replying to tough interview questions and more. A unique chapter called 'Portfolio Workshop (or Portfolio Clinic)' includes sample spreads from portfolios (good and bad) with critiques and helpful commentary from leading designers. The author also includes templates for cover letters, CVs, etc. Finally, a 'Toolbox' section will include sample prompts for frequently asked interview questions and a short section on running your own freelancing practice. All in all, everything to encourage and advise the new designer.