Illustrators XXX: The Society of Illustrators Thirtieth Annual of American Illustration

Illustrators XXX: The Society of Illustrators Thirtieth Annual of American Illustration by Weithas, Art (ed); Decesare, John A. (design), and Tom Wolfe (intro). hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780823057641.

In addition to over 500 of the best of Americas illustrations, this years Illustrators Annual celebrates 30 years of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame with a special 4-page gatefold devoted these great artists. An introduction by best-selling author Tom Wolfe (The Bonfire of Vanities, The Right Stuff) gives an overview of the cultural impact of illustration from the days of Howard Pyle onward. As always, a jury of top professionals went through 8,000 entries to choose the best in the Editorial, Book, Advertising and Institutional categories. From the selected pieces the jury awarded seven Gold Medals and eleven Silver Medals. All are reproduced in this full-color, 329-page volume printed to the highest standards. In addition to the Hall of Fame retrospective are the recipients for 1988: René Bouché, Pruett Carter and Robert McCall. James McMullan is profiled as the latest Hamilton King Award winner. Illustrators 30 is the most lavish in this superb series of illustration annuals. It is an indispensable source of reference and inspiration for art buyers, students and illustrators.