Allison colpoys is an awardwinning book designer and. Oct 8, 2016 allison colpoys is an awardwinning book designer and illustrator, and a lover of pattern and typography. Allison colpoys musings of a literary dilettantes blog. Dec 20, 2017 so here it is, merry xmas, everybodys having fun, my ya and middlegrade covers roundup for 2017. From the awardwinning creators of the underwater fancydress parade and under the love umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. Jul 06, 2015 amongst the talent showcased at the awards, the cover girl for the night definitely goes to designer and illustrator, allison colpoys. These are two book covers designed by australian penguin book designer allison colpoys, who has won several awards for her book designs. The australian book design awards for 2015 were held in late may this year to celebrate what we were all told never to do, judge a book by its cover. Allison took out three awards, including the coveted designer s choice cover of the year for the novel a. This is far from my area of expertise i mostly work on the adult trade side of things. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning designer and illustrator, and the art director at scribe publications. Penguin book designer allison colpoys book design, book.
An anatomy of race and belonging tessa mcwatt, scribe designed by allison colpoys stop being reasonable eleanor gordonsmith, newsouth designed by josh durham, design by committee the prettiest horse in the glue factory corey white, hamish hamilton designed by eltham. A few of them are in this interview with her at the design files. The winner of the best designed young adult book sponsored by egans is allison colpoys for girl in pieces, published by harpercollins publishers australia. Her beautiful work graces the covers of some of our favourite fiction and nonfiction, not to mention the pages of the underwater fancy dress parade. I originally studied multimedia design and loved working with sound and. A previous senior designer at penguin books australia, she now w. As well as receiving numerous australian book design awards for her illustration and cover design, she has won the cbca crichton award for. She is the author of the awardwinning picture book the underw. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning book designer and illustrator, and a selfconfessed lover of pattern and typography. Allison took out three awards, including the coveted designers choice cover of the year for the novel a fairy tale and best designed young adult book for why we took the car. Best designe hilrens llustrate book all the as to e art designer allison colpoys publisher scribble kids books, an imprint of scribe publications icaa designer shaun tan publisher lothian childrens books, an imprint of hachette australia icaa designer shaun tan publisher lothian childrens books, an imprint of hachette australia he orial. Head to your local bookstore to view the charming work of brunswickbased designer allison colpoys.
Amongst the talent showcased at the awards, the cover girl for the night definitely goes to designer and illustrator, allison colpoys. The first talk was by the charming allison colpoys, a freelance book designer and illustrator, whose slide on the creative process was hilarious including one section whose name i. She is as kind as she is talented, and chats to us here about breaking into book design and some exciting upcoming collaborations. May 31, 2012 this pin was discovered by joy cho oh joy discover and save. About the authordavina bell is a writer from western australia. Dec 21, 2016 the 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers.
Buzzfeed rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers of the year 2017 that are sure to catch your eye. Allison colpoys on the publishing industry, typography. Penguin books designed by book designer allison colpoys amazing face by zoe foster, published by penguin, designed by allison colpoys out june 27th. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning book designer and illustrator, and a lover of pattern and typography. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but whether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity.
May 03, 2019 allison colpoys is a freelance book designer, illustrator, and a lover of pattern and typography. Allison is from nt and davina is from wa but now we both live in melbourne. Abda book design awards 2016 shortlists announced books. She previously worked as a senior designer at penguin books australia, and now works inhouse at scribe publications in melbourne, and freelances through the jacky winter group. Penguin book designer allison colpoys book design, graphic. Penguin book designer allison colpoys the design files. Allison colpoys scribble awardwinning picture books. Under the love umbrella is the new picture book written by davina francesca bell, with illustrations by allison colpoys. Australian book design awards 2020 longlists announced. Allison works as a freelance designer with the jacky winter group and previously penguin books australia.
Allison colpoys on the publishing industry, typography, and. And your body will thank you for later, the complete asian cookbook and a handbook for my lover. Allison colpoys on the publishing industry, typography, and moving. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning designer and illustrator based in melbourne, australia. Ive been designing books for about fiveandahalf years. You have to look at the insides of the books to appreciate her cleverness. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning designer and illustrator, and the associate art director at scribe publications. Jun 11, 2011 penguin book designer allison colpoys these are two book covers designed by australian penguin book designer allison colpoys, who has won several awards for her book designs. Penguin book designer allison colpoys typography layout. Amazing face by zoe foster, published by penguin, designed by allison colpoys out june 27th. Her picture books include the underwater fancydress parade, under the love umbrella, if all the world were and all the ways to be smart.
Australian book design awards winners 2017 australian book. Scribble, scribes picturebook list, will begin publishing titles in. The winner of the young designer of the year for 2017, sponsored by penguin random house is andy warren for 100 australian poems you need to know, eat well now. Studying and working in multimedia design for a short time, allison missed the tactility and finality of print. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning designer and illustrator, and the. The post has expanded and developed over the past 7 years, but essentially it is a collection of the covers published in the previous 12 months that i found interesting or noteworthy in some way. Allison colpoys is an awardwinning freelance book designer and illustrator. Dec 08, 2017 look back at the year in book cover design. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers. When she was little, allison was obsessed with underwater worlds and wanted to be a mermaid when she grew up. Feb 10, 2020 davina bell and allison colpoys, an authorillustrator duo who make picture books together. Her picture books include the underwater fancydress parade, under the love umbrella, if all the world were.
I make illustrations for a variety of commercial publications and childrens books. Australian book design awards for her illustration and cover design, she has won the. As well as receiving numerous australian book design awards for her illustration and cover design, she has won the cbca crichton award for best new talent and an australian book industry award. Since 2010, ive posted an annual survey of the year in book covers. A previous senior designer at penguin books australia, she now works inhouse at scribe publications, and freelances through the jacky winter group. Allison colpoys scribble awardwinning picture books for kids. Penguin books designed by book designer allison colpoys. Her picture books include the underwater fancydress. Previously she worked at penguin books australia and has won a number of apa design awards, including the young designer of the year award in 2009. Discover book depositorys huge selection of allison colpoys books online.