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Illustration from Leviathan by Keith Thompson - view more art from the books or buy artwork |
I'm kinda late to this Ustream discussion with YA/sci fi author Scott Westerfield answering questions live but I found the discussion so fascinating I thought I should share it on the blog.
I've been following Scott Westerfeld since I read his Uglies
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It's an hour long - but the first bit is all about why he wanted Leviathan to be illustrated - with a fascinating mini history of how illustrated novels used to be the default. Personally, I would have wanted even MORE illustrations in Leviathan ... but then I'm greedy like that. Anyway - the video is worth watching if you're writing fantasy and need something inspirational about world-building.
Take away quote from Scott Westerfeld:
People are always saying they want something new. What they really mean is they want something that looks familiar but with a twist that they hadn't thought of before.Sorry the quote might not be precise because I couldn't get the video to replay it!
Speaking of Steampunk and illustration: I would love, love, LOVE it if Mortal Engines
_Thank you_ for this! Cannot wait to share with my book club kids!!
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P.S. I just have to add...I WANT an IPAD, lol.
ReplyDeleteipadilicious! but what i need is an ebook reader that does what the ipad does. maybe i just need an ipod touch. or a smaller ipad.
ReplyDeletere illustrated novels i hope they publish Tall Story someday - love how the japanese illustrate their novels.
Fantastic post to share Candy! Thanks. Scott is great and so frank and down to earth!
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