Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Dept. of Good Stuff: Update!

I'm happy to be posting again about my Maggie and Oliver book illustration project, with an update! Things were put on hold this summer because my lovely & wonderful editor moved to another house. (It's publishing. It happens.) The book was reassigned to a new editor (just as lovely & wonderful)* and I'll be finishing up the cover and endpaper art in the next month or so. Look for a Fall '11 publication date! I still intend to blog about the whole process of working on the book– probably closer to the release.

Meanwhile, here's a sneak peek at one of the interior illos:























*(Just gotta say, I'm feeling really, really fortunate to have the chance to work with so many lovely & wonderful people!)

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Really wonderful! My favorite piece by you. Reminds me of pre war German art.

Michelle Henninger said...

Looks great Jennifer! Congratulations! Can't wait to find it on the shelves!

Anonymous said...

Awesome!

Maria Mercado said...

Looks great!

Alicia PadrĂ³n said...

Ohhhh it looks fantastic Jen!!! I can't wait to see this book :o)

Di said...

Looks amazing - love the sense of mysetry! And good luck with your new editor.

Elizabeth said...

That rat looks pretty damn scary!
Lively illustration!

Jennifer Thermes said...

Oh wow, thanks so much, everyone!!! I really appreciate it. :-)

Eric-- Thanks for the interesting comparison. I will have to check that out.

Elizabeth-- The last time I saw I rat it was WAY too close for comfort... they ARE scary! =:-O

mary@maryhaverfield.com said...

Really wonderful and I agree w/Eric, very retro. Can't wait to see the whole thing.
Mary

Ellen B said...

Love this Jennifer, - actually it reminds of Lois Lensky, my favorite childhood illustrator.
Ellen

Jennifer Thermes said...

Thanks so much, Mary!

And thank you, Ellen! Wow, that's quite a compliment! :-)