http://www.ilex-press.com News for ILEX | Digital Photography, Design & Creativity en-gb Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:12:36 +0000 Copyright: (C) Ilex Press Limited 15 1777 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:12:36 +0000 Welcome to the ILEX Newsletter – Visit our online bookshop for more information on the titles listed below as well as news of upcoming titles, free tutorials, sample chapters, competitions and special offers. The ILEX website is a fantastic resource for the digital creative.   News     Avert Your Eyes! Halloween Exhibition in Chicago(25th October 2008 to January 31st 2009) The Annual Halloween Exhibition, held at the Gallery Provocateur in Chicago, provides a chance to catch John Santerineross and John Abrahamson, two prestigious artists featured in our striking new release Gothic Art Now. Find out more ›     Naked Truth: Tim Pilcher Reveals All About the History of Erotic Comics (23 November 2008) Tim Pilcher, author of Erotic Comics: A Graphic History, strips the wheat from the chaff in sequential art’s most misunderstood genre at London’s International Comics Festival, Comica 2008. From bawdy 17th-century cartoons and salacious 50s pin-ups to contemporary glossy magazines such as Hustler, Pilcher discusses how this much maligned art form has developed into a global publishing phenomenon. Joining the author are Erich Von Gotha, Lynn Paula Russell/Meadows, and Garry Leach whose artwork is featured in the book, as well as Wicked Wanda creator Frederic Mullally. All are available for book signings afterwards. Keeps your eyes peeled for Volume Two, which is coming soon. Find out more ›     Best of the British – Great Comics of the Past, Present and Future (23 November 2008) London’s International Comics Festival, Comica 2008, sees Steve Holland, author of upcoming Ilex title Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History, co-hosting a panel on great British comics. Join in the debate and discuss whether contemporary strips can hold up to the comics of our childhoods. It’s Beano vs. Battle and everything in between! Find out more ›     Thought Bubble (15 November 2008) Celebrating sequential art in all its form, Thought Bubble, a four-day event – part of the 22nd Leeds International Film Festival – dedicates Saturday 15 November to a comics convention. Ilex artists Yishan Li (author of 500 Manga Creatures and upcoming title Manga Females Clip Art) and Kev Crossley (author of Fantasy Clip Art) will be sketching and signing on the day. Find out more ›     Roger Dean's Illusive Visions on Display(27 September to mid-November 2008) An unmissable opportunity to see Dean's work as it should be seen at the San Francisco Art Exchange. Dean is an internationally recognised artist and designer who rose to fame with his chimerical cover art and posters. His new book Dragon's Dream is our book of the month, providing an excellent overview of his creative output over the last 20 years. Find out more ›     Ilex Author Makes a Splash (October to November 2008) Bruce Smith, author of Pro Digital Fashion Photography, will be profiled in November’s issue of Photo Pro Magazine. Readers will be able to buy the book at an additional discount using a voucher code printed in the magazine – so don’t forget to pick up your copy! ePHOTOzine have given the book a thorough review, which you can read here.   More News from ILEX   Special Offers     Designer's Toolkit Bundle Take advantage of this month’s special offer and get 50 per cent off two fantastic design titles. An essential purchase for any designer, from the budding enthusiast to the hardy professional, these book and CD kits offer a wealth of solutions for everyday design problems. 500 Grids & Style Sheets offers ready-to-use style sheets and layouts for everything from postcards to newspapers, magazines and web templates – allowing you to design clear and attractive publications with only a few clicks. 2000 Colour Palette Swatches, on the other hand, provides a comprehensive selection of themed, original colour selections that are guaranteed to make your work stand out. Our price: £20.00RRP: £39.98 - You Save 50% More Special Offers from ILEX   New Releases     Dragon's Dream by Roger Dean Roger Dean is a celebrated artist of exotic, ethereal landscapes, and is best known for his work on album covers and posters. Dragon’s Dream celebrates Dean's work from the last twenty years. Conceived as a panoramic dreamscape, it encompasses album covers, paintings and stage designs; logos and icons produced for computer game companies (such as Psygnosis, Bullet Proof Software and Blue Planet Software); and concepts and visuals for movies. The picture is completed by Roger’s visionary concepts for architectural projects that address the very topical issue of sustainability in the 21st century. Dragon’s Dream celebrates the enduring vision of one of the most significant artists of our time. Our price: £16.24RRP: £24.99 - You Save 35% More New Releases from ILEX Free Delivery All Mainland UK orders over £25 automatically qualify for free delivery http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1777 1773 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:47:22 +0000 Photomonth 08 the east london photography festival is the largest photography festival in the UK with over 100 exhibitions and events taking place in more than 60 galleries and spaces and featuring up to 500 photographers. This year there is a photofair in Spitalfields Traders Market and the photo-open and the photomonth seminar are at the Dray Walk Gallery, Old Truman Brewery. Tom Hunter gives the photomonth lecture and the portfolio reviews take place at the Whitechapel. The photomonth workshops will be found at London Metropolitan University and shoot experience conduct a photographic treasure hunt around Spitalfields. Photomonth 08 is also linking with Chobi Mela V in Dhaka Bangladesh. Find out more › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1773 1772 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:44:10 +0000 The Photographers’ Gallery have announced the four shortlisted artists nominated for its annual Deutsche Börse Photography Prize. This year the Prize will take place at the Gallery’s new location of 16 –18 Ramillies Street, London. The four shortlisted artists are: Paul Graham (b. 1956, UK) is nominated for his publication, A Shimmer of Possibility (steidlMACK, October 2007). Emily Jacir (b.1970, Palestine) is nominated for her installation, Material for a Film, presented at the 2007 Venice Biennale (7 June – 21 November 2007). Tod Papageorge (b.1940, USA) is nominated for the exhibition Passing Through Eden - Photographs of Central Park at Michael Hoppen Gallery, London (7 March - 12 April 2008). Taryn Simon (b.1975, USA) is nominated for her exhibition An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar at The Photographers' Gallery, London (13 September -11 November 2007). The Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2009 is presented by The Photographers’ Gallery, London. The annual award of £30,000 rewards a living photographer, of any nationality, who has made the most significant contribution to the medium of photography in Europe between 1 October 2007 and 30 September 2008. Find out more › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1772 1771 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:32:52 +0000 The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition finds the very best wildlife images taken by the world's top professional and amateur photographers. The 2008 exhibition is open at the Natural History Museum from 31 October to 26 April 2009. Find out more › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1771 1770 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:28:21 +0000 A JAPANESE man has enlisted hundreds of people in a campaign to allow marriages between humans and cartoon characters, saying he feels more at ease in the "two-dimensional world". Read the full article › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1770 1762 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:54:19 +0000 Roger Dean, who designed a number of iconic album covers, discusses his art and his new book Dragon’s Dream which celebrates his work from the last twenty years. See the full video interview › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1762 1741 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:13:25 +0000 New Releases           Mastering Digital Photography   100 Great Journeys   Erotic Comics: A Graphic History - Volume 1     £19.49 You Save 35%   £11.69 You Save 35%   £13.00 You Save 35%           More New Releases from ILEX Coming Soon           Digital SLR Photography: Start Here!   Roger Dean: The Original Album Cover Album   Pro Digital Fashion Photography     £10.37 You Save 35%   £12.99 You Save 35%   £12.99 You Save 35%           More Coming Soon from ILEX Free Delivery All Mainland UK orders over £25 automatically qualify for free delivery http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1741 1740 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:10:56 +0000 Welcome to the ILEX Newsletter – Visit our online bookshop for more information on the titles listed below as well as news of upcoming titles, free tutorials, sample chapters, competitions and special offers. The ILEX website is a fantastic resource for the digital creative.   Special Offers     Michael Freeman’s 101 Top Digital Photography Tips Take advantage of this month’s special offer and get 35 per cent off renowned photographer Michael Freeman’s book of top tips. Revealing insider hints and secrets that most pro photographers don’t want you to know, Freeman gives you the low-down on how to find yourself in the right place at the right time, how to maximise opportunity, how to shoot with post-processing in mind, and how to use image processing programs to make your shots stand out. Our price: £9.74RRP: £14.99 - You Save 35%   Manga Art Bundle Manga is one of pop culture’s most dynamic art forms, with artists all over the world using its distinctive grammar to create dynamic images and tell amazing stories. This art bundle of Manga Clip Art and 500 Manga Characters will give you a thorough introduction to digital manga, allowing you to create your own, stylish artwork. Each book contains step-by-step instructions and professional techniques on how to colour and perfect your illustrations. Our price: £15.00 RRP: £29.98 - You Save 50% More Special Offers from ILEX Free Delivery All Mainland UK orders over £25 automatically qualify for free delivery http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1740 1545 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:43:32 +0000 In the lead up to the Birmingham International Comics Show on 4–5 October 2008, ILEX author Tim Pilcher (author of Erotic Comics – A Graphic History) prepares to chair a debate on World’s Greatest Graphic Novel to celebrate the launch of 500 Essential Graphic Novels. To get involved, visit the online poll and cast your vote. Meanwhile, back at the Studio, international artist Yishan Li (author of 500 Manga Creatures) gets ready to showcase her manga artwork at BICS. Find out more › Get voting › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1545 1544 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:38:15 +0000 ILEX author Helen McCarthy (500 Essential Anime Movies) is curating a season of screenings of films by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, including those never before shown in the UK. Hailed in Japan as “The God of Manga,” Tezuka created dozens of movies and hundreds of manga strips – including Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion and Black Jack. The season, at London’s Barbican, runs from 18–24 September 2008. Helen will be introducing the films and also signing copies of her book – available at the Barbican’s bookshop or the ILEX bookstore here. Find out more › http://www.ilex-press.com/news/item.htm?pid=1544