"If you want your dinner, don't insult the cook."
-Chinese Proverb
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
my book on kindle
My cousin recently got an Amazon kindle and "I'm going to read your new book on it!" he said excitedly. My reaction? Not as excited.
I'm trying hard not to be a book snob, but I know how much consideration and thought that the designer and I put in every aspect of my book. From the choosing of typefaces to the color of the page numbers to the direction I painted the swirls, we tried to make every aspect of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon as beautiful as we could. I couldn't imagine that being translated through a kindle.
And, to my eyes, it wasn't:
But still, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess what it comes down to is that at least, even through a kindle, my story was being read. It still resembled my intentions, and I would rather have my book read through a kindle than not at all.
But the book is better.
I'm trying hard not to be a book snob, but I know how much consideration and thought that the designer and I put in every aspect of my book. From the choosing of typefaces to the color of the page numbers to the direction I painted the swirls, we tried to make every aspect of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon as beautiful as we could. I couldn't imagine that being translated through a kindle.And, to my eyes, it wasn't:
But still, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I guess what it comes down to is that at least, even through a kindle, my story was being read. It still resembled my intentions, and I would rather have my book read through a kindle than not at all.
But the book is better.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Get your photo in by Friday!
Hey, you've got until Friday to enter my contest for this month's drawing!
Remember the contest? The one from my online launch party? Where if you post a photo of yourself with my new book HERE you enter a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate for my store? There are three monthly drawings (July, August Sept) AND an Oct. 1st GRAND PRIZE-- your name or likeness in my next book!
If you enter the drawing now, your name is in the hat for all three drawings PLUS the grand prize. So if you enter now, you have more chances to win! Post away!
Remember the contest? The one from my online launch party? Where if you post a photo of yourself with my new book HERE you enter a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate for my store? There are three monthly drawings (July, August Sept) AND an Oct. 1st GRAND PRIZE-- your name or likeness in my next book!
If you enter the drawing now, your name is in the hat for all three drawings PLUS the grand prize. So if you enter now, you have more chances to win! Post away!
Monday, July 27, 2009
coin under cupcake winner!
I just realized that one of the eight cupcake-coin winners from my book launch never contacted me...or their e-mail may have been lost in cyberspace. If you had a coin under your cupcake and have NOT received an e-mail from me, please e-mail me ASAP (gracenotes@gracelin.com)! I have a space saved for you in my new book!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Mazza Museum
This past weekend I had the great honor of speaking at the Mazza Museum's Summer Institute. 
And I really mean it when I say honor, because it truly was. I had always heard great things about the Mazza Museum but have never been there before. It is quite a haven for children's book illustrators and anyone who loves children's book art. I had a lovely time, my only gripe being that I had to speak after the eloquent, entertaining and super talented Brian Pinkney:
who also played the drums! Not fair!
But I was able to soothe my nerves by getting immersed in the incredible art in the museum. I was just astounded by the collection, and the museum could only show a tiny fraction of it.
They let me see their high tech storage area and the art just goes on and on. It's amazing.
Because the art they have is quite priceless. For example, original art by HR Rey:
and originals from Madeleine:
As I was walking through the museum, I was filled with such gratitude that a place like this exists. A place that preserves and treasures children's book art for the art it is.
My other favorite part of the museum is the hallway. I know that seems weird, but they are making the hallway into a tile wall with tiles by children's illustrators such as:
Ed Emberley,
my favorite illustrator Elisa Kleven
and good friend (and great artist!) Mary Newell DePalma.
I think art schools that teach children's book illustration should have field trips here! I regret not seeing all of this when I was in school. However, at least now I have my next trip to the Mazza Museum to look forward to.
And I really mean it when I say honor, because it truly was. I had always heard great things about the Mazza Museum but have never been there before. It is quite a haven for children's book illustrators and anyone who loves children's book art. I had a lovely time, my only gripe being that I had to speak after the eloquent, entertaining and super talented Brian Pinkney:
who also played the drums! Not fair!But I was able to soothe my nerves by getting immersed in the incredible art in the museum. I was just astounded by the collection, and the museum could only show a tiny fraction of it.
They let me see their high tech storage area and the art just goes on and on. It's amazing.
Because the art they have is quite priceless. For example, original art by HR Rey:
and originals from Madeleine:
As I was walking through the museum, I was filled with such gratitude that a place like this exists. A place that preserves and treasures children's book art for the art it is.
My other favorite part of the museum is the hallway. I know that seems weird, but they are making the hallway into a tile wall with tiles by children's illustrators such as:
Ed Emberley,
my favorite illustrator Elisa Kleven
and good friend (and great artist!) Mary Newell DePalma.
I think art schools that teach children's book illustration should have field trips here! I regret not seeing all of this when I was in school. However, at least now I have my next trip to the Mazza Museum to look forward to.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
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