No Images? Click here Artwork credit: Annabel Tempest It was another wonderful Frankfurt Fair, and we were delighted to see so many familiar faces and to share a portfolio bursting with amazing artwork.Below are a handful of our highlights from the Fair, together with just a small selection of new artwork from across the agency's illustration-for-publishing divisions that we were proud to be showcasing at the event. If you missed us and would like us to pop by with the newest portfolios, do drop us a line! Agents (left to right) Robyn Newton and Arabella Stein full of Frankfurt spirit and ready to take on the halls! Federica Frenna's beautiful reimagining of a Christmas classic, in all its illuminated glory, for Studio Press on the Bonnier stand. Karl James Mountford's brilliant illustrations for Potkin and Stubbs, publishing March 2019 with Piccadilly Press spotted on the Bonnier stand. Ailie Busby's engaging and sweet artwork featuring on the Fleurus Éditions stand. First stop on Day 1 was the Frankfurt Kids area: wonderful to see a spotlight on illustration on children's publishing at the Fair this year! James Lancett's humour-suffused illustrations feature on Andersen Press's corner pillar. Beatrice Blue's upcoming author-illustrated picture book, Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, and Jessica Courtney-Tickle's latest Story Orchestra title spotted on the QuartoKids stand! Sharon Harmer's super-sweet animal character artwork adorning an ARS Editions spinner - a great advertisement for Sharon's board-book series with the publisher! From left to right: Two Sides, illustrated by Binny Talib published by Stripes Publishing; Unicorn Club, illustrated by Leire Martín for Little Tiger Press; Lucy Fleming, illustrator for The Most Wonderful Gift in the World published by Little Tiger Press. Vlad, The World's Worst Vampire, illustrated by Kathryn Durst and published by Stripes Publishing. A fast thinker and reactor, Arabella is able to inspire and encourage artists and publishers. She recognizes that setting up the best collaboration between a publisher and an artist is key. Representing illustrators and authors both established and at the beginning of their careers, Arabella is particularly drawn to artwork with an immediate and unforgettable impact; individual, yet relatable characters and a narrative that shows and never tells. @Arabella_Stein Office | +44 (0)207 326 9140 Mobile | +44 (0)7557 996397 Nicky Lander - Senior Children's Illustration Agent | UK Having worked across all formats, Nicky has a strong knowledge of what it takes to get a book from the initial stages, through acquisition and delivery, and finally to publication. Nicky also has experience in format creation, artwork generation and production requirements; from pre-school, novelty, storybooks and activity projects, all the way through to early fiction and teen fiction, Nicky is well-versed to be able to meet client needs. Efficient, hard-working and personable, Nicky loves nothing more than creating collections of gorgeous artwork for her clients and developing an invested ongoing relationship. Warm and sincere she has a great understanding of the needs of the artist whilst delivering what is required for a project. Robyn Newton –– Children's and Fiction Agent | UK Robyn’s passion for children’s books and their integral place in the lives of young readers makes her a highly enthusiastic and supportive agent. Her in-depth knowledge of the book creation process from years spent in book publishing means that she has experience with just about any book format you can think of and can always be relied upon for an efficient and creative approach. Office | +44 (0)207 326 9140 Mobile | +44 (0)73844 63325 You are receiving this e mail because you are subscribed to The Bright Agency mailing list. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. |