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Making Books is a Team Sport – On Becoming a Author

Kirbi Fagan

The submission process for writing illustrators isn’t a linear path. Today, I thought I’d outline the process on becoming an author-illustrator while sharing a bit of my own experience of emerging from the slush pile. Submitting Solo Most illustrators will relate to pitching their artwork to an art director. I walked that path standing in line or paying for portfolio reviews to get my work seen for many years. Mailing or emailing an art director…

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Drew Struzan

Arnie Fenner

October 27, 2025 - One of the last of the great movie poster artists, Drew Struzan, died October 13, 2025 at the age 78 from Alzheimer's disease. You name a blockbuster film of franchize from the last 40+ years and Drew probably painted the poster for it. And, of course, he created all sorts of other astonishing art as well for books, comics, and galleries. So today I thought I'd share several videos to help celebrate the life and legacy of a giant. Rest in peace, Drew. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C03nUaKjDPw[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umpnct0fjFo[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMVQcrVO7nQ[/embed] And if you haven't watched the documentary, Drew: The Man behind the Poster, it's currently available for rent from Amazon. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5WFRy9X8N4[/embed]

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