A deadly dose of magic by florence parry heide, and she collaborated with her husband, colin meloy, on the bestselling wildwood series. Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picture book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. They transported me to a time and place that was so hopeful, exciting and imaginative during a tough time in my personal life when i needed a bit of an emotional escape that it feels. Include what you liked about the book, who you think would enjoy it the most. Discover book depositorys huge selection of carson ellis books online. Its a middlegrade fantasy, ecofable, and adventure story full of magic, wonder and danger. We talked to her about her new book, how having kids of her. Ive been following carson s work for at least as long as ive been blogging. Meloy, well known as the lead singer and song writer for the decemberists, shares his new book, wildwood.
Carson ellis s most popular book is the mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict. This book, written by colin with illustrations by me, comes out on october 24th. Carson ellis, creator of the picture book home, worked with central office to create this beautiful video thats part book trailer and part studio tour. It can be the dazzling, marvelous imaginary home you would transport yourself to right now if only you could. Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art for.
Colin and i are working on a book about pete seeger, a profound mutual hero of ours. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Carson ellis is an illustrator living in portland, oregon. Shifting among homes mundane and speculative, contemporary and not, ellis begins and ends with views of her own home and a peek into her studio. Ellis compelling ink and gouache paintings, in a palette of bluegrays, sepia and brick red, depict scenes ranging from mythical, underwater atlantis to a distant. Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art for the. May 03, 2016 storytime this week features a quirky ode to the delightful structures we call home. She received a caldecott honor for her childrens book du iz tak. Carson ellis, illustrator of the bestselling wildwood series and the caldecott honor book du iz tak.
A meditation on the concept of home and a visual treat that invites many return visits, this loving look at the places where people live marks the picture book debut of carson ellis, acclaimed. You can use my categories or come up with your own but your prompts will work better be more interesting, and less redundant if you have three distinct categories. Browse books by carson ellis the mysterious benedict society. The illustrious illustrator behind the wildwood chronicles, the mysterious benedict society, lemony snickets the composer is dead anda personal nwbl fave, sadly out of printstagecoach sal, carson ellis now has a book all to her lonesome. Its a subject thats close to her heart writing on the picture book makers blog she says, i love to draw homes because i love architecture. She is also the illustrator of the composer is dead by lemony snicket and dillweeds revenge. Editions for du iz tak 0763665304 hardcover published in 2016, hardcover published in 2016, 1406368415 hardcover published in 2016, 9898327715 p.
Ellis is an awardwinning illustrator of several childrens books, including the new york times bestsellers wildwood, written by colin meloy, the composer is dead, written by lemony snicket, and the mysterious benedict society, written by trenton lee stewart. In last weeks radio show, i thanked a number of people, places and programs that have been inspirational to me over the past few years. Her illustration style is whimsical and wild and embraces the imagination of its viewers with the. Mar 12, 2020 carson ellis is the authorillustrator of the new york times bestseller home, her debut solo picture book. Animals, professions, colors, moods, hobbies, foods, locations, characters from books, props, hairstyles, monsters, etc.
Her illustration style is whimsical and wild and embraces the imagination of its viewers with the unspoken invitation to explore and question. The title of carson ellis s delightful book proclaims its subject. Storytime this week features a quirky ode to the delightful structures we call home. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artists own studio. I read wildwood while amy and i were on the ds book tour and its hard to put into words what that book and carsons illustrations meant to me.
Book cover art book cover design book design book art carson ellis wildwood book drawings of friends beautiful book covers childrens book illustration i have enjoyed each book in this middle grade series better than the lastso the characters and world really grow on you. It can be the home of someone you read about in a book. We interviewed carson ellis, awardwinning illustrator and author of childrens picture books, who is also an acclaimed fine artist. Hardcover edition with illustrations by carson ellis. The wildwood chronicles, illustrated by ellis and written by her husband, musician colin meloy, was a bestselling series for middlegrade readers. After the presentation, carson will answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Carson ellis the eric carle museum of picture book art. I was at the tender age of 18 or 19 when my college sweetheart turned me on to the band the decemberists. Theres an elusive yet distinctly joyful quality to carson elliss picture book that feels like suspended glee, or a laugh caught halfway in the throat.
The life of kit carson, hunter, trapper, guide, indian agent and colonel u. Carson ellis author of the mysterious benedict society. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist. I liked them a lot but moreso i was obsessed with their album art and came to find out that it was all done by one woman named carson ellis. Ellis draws on trains and in hotel rooms while on book toursin fact, a large inspiration for the subject matter and presentation for this group of drawings is drawn. Emily jenkinss a fine dessert, and more the new york. Carson ellis is an awardwinning illustrator of several childrens books. We are thrilled to host carson ellis to promote her latest book, home, just in time for the holiday season. Carson ellis is the authorillustrator of the new york times bestseller home, her debut solo picture book. She has illustrated a number of books for kids including bestsellers the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart, the composer is dead by lemony snicket, and t he wildwood chronicles by colin meloy who happens to. Ellis s quiet, folknaif exploration of the idea of home may invite comparison to hobermans a house is a house for me, but hers is a different journey. A meditation on the concept of home and a visual treat that invites many return visits, this loving look at the places where people live marks the picture book debut of carson ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the wildwood series and artist for the indie band the decemberists. At the event, carson will read from the shortest day and do a drawing demonstration. Experience the epic world of colin meloy and carson ellis s highly acclaimed new york times bestselling series, in this paperback box set containing wildwood, under wildwood, and wildwood imperium with a stunning package and over eighty illustrationsincluding maps and fullcolor platesin each book, this exquisite box set is the perfect gift for wildwood fans and lovers of epic fantasy.
Mar 18, 2015 home, is the long awaited first solo title by carson ellis, the american illustrator and cocreator of the wildwood books. Another is a studio that looks just like the one she sat in on a sunny morning. A delightful first book for carson ellis there are lovely illustrations to show that home is where the heart is. Carson ellis lives with her family outside portland, oregon. My husband is also a musician and our family has lived on a tour bus for months at a time. Home written and illustrated by carson ellis youtube. Its a middle grade novel about a kid named charlie fisher and. Carson ellis previously illustrated the composer is dead by lemony snicket and dillweeds revenge by florence parry heide. The boston globe theres an elusive yet distinctly joyful quality to carson ellis s picture book that feels like suspended glee, or a laugh caught halfway in the throat.
Carson ellis is also an editorial illustrator and fine artist, having worked for the new york times, the new yorker, and poetry magazine. I read wildwood while amy and i were on the ds book tour and its hard to put into words what that book and carsons illustrations meant to. One spread showcases some folks who live on the road. Its a middle grade novel about a kid named charlie fisher and his adventures with an international gang of child pickpockets in. Ellis, best known for the illustrations she made for the middle grade series, wildwood, makes her solo debut with this artists book for children. Come up with some imaginative answers to these questions based on clues in the illustrations. Author, deborah hopkinson and illustrator, carson ellis.
Timshel mathenycurrently a songwriter in the band roman candlerecently caught up with colin meloy and his wife carson ellis, who were in nashville on a book tour, supporting meloys recent. Carson ellis asks the reader several questions in home about who lives in certain homes. Carson ellis has 27 books on goodreads with 291096 ratings. At the top of that list was the incredible artist and illustrator, carson ellis. Carson ellis one of the most wellknown illustrators. Carson elliss most popular book is the mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict. Carson is also well known for her artwork for bands and musicians which include the decemberists, laura veirs and weezer. Elliss quiet, folknaif exploration of the idea of home may invite comparison to hobermans a house is a house for me, but hers is a different journey. As in her 2015 debut, home, the gouache and ink illustrations in du iz tak. She graciously gave us a tour of her beautiful studio space, and. Ellis s artwork forms an unexpected but effective counterpoint to hopkinsons rambunctious prose, publishers weekly, august 10, 2009. Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picturebook debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. Carson ellis is an awardwinning illustrator of several childrens books, including the new york times bestsellers, wildwood, written by colin meloy, and the composer is dead, written by lemony snicket.
Its a middle grade novel about a kid named charlie fisher and his adventures with an international gang of child pickpockets in 1960s marseille, france. Her work is inspired by folk art, art history, and mysticism. She has written and illustrated two best sellers, home and du iz tak. Nationale a beloved portland gallery that has represented me for ten years has been effectively outofbusiness since august and needs to raise a bunch of money to complete the move.
See more ideas about carson ellis, illustration art and illustration. Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art for the decemberists. Carson ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books home and du iz tak. Theres an elusive yet distinctly joyful quality to carson ellis s picture book that feels like suspended glee, or a laugh caught halfway in the throat. Feb 11, 2016 carson ellis, creator of the picture book home, worked with central office to create this beautiful video thats part book trailer and part studio tour. Home, by carson ellis is a picture book created by the most magical illustrator carson ellis who is based in oregon and has a wonderful life with her two sons, husband colin meloy, and many animals. Christopher carson, or as he was familiarly called, kit carson, was a man whose real worth was understood only by those with whom he was associated or who closely studied his character. From the fantastic underwater lairs of atlantians to the mundane window ledges of gray bricked apartments. One of the places someone can call home in her book is a tour bus. Carson elliss sumptuous, magical illustrations have graced many childrens books, including the wildly popular wildwood chronicles and lemony snickets the composer is dead. Carson friedman ellis born october 5, 1975 is an american childrens book illustrator and artist. She also collaborated with her husband, colin meloy, on the bestselling wildwood series and wrote and illustrated the book home. May encountered unexpected permitting issues during the process of moving the gallery to a new space this year.
An interview with carson ellis art of the picture book. She also collaborated with her husband, colin meloy, on the bestselling wildwood series. Ellis, known for her illustrations for colin meloys wildwood series, here riffs on the concept of home. This event is free of charge, click here to register.
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