In the impossibly wonderful home public library, illustrator and childrens book author carson ellis presents an imaginative taxonomy of houses and a celebration of the wildly different kinds of people who call them home i love all types of art and surround myself with it. That homes are as diverse as their occupants, is beautifully expressed in this stunning debut picture book by carson ellis, which offers a peek into dwellings both natural and manmade. Home by carson ellis books carson ellis illustration this is the home of a norse god. 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. Carson ellis attempts to expand acceptance and preclude any judgments towards the classification of homes in, home. The 541 page novel, inspired by classic fantasy novels and folk tales, is the story of two seventhgraders who are drawn into a hidden, magical forest, while trying to rescue a baby kidnapped by crows. The shortest day by susan cooper, illustrated by carson ellis. Her illustration style is whimsical and wild and embraces the imagination of its viewers with the unspoken invitation to explore and question. 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 picturebook debut of carson ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the wildwood series and artist for the indie band the decemberists. Carson ellis appreciates witches, but would like to clarify that she is not actually a witch. Part one as previously mentioned, ive started a new weekend series on vkbmkls wherein ill interview contemporary childrens book authors and illustrators, particularly those with a love of all books old. Carson is also well known for her artwork for bands and musicians which include the decemberists, laura veirs and weezer. Home, is the long awaited first solo title by carson ellis, the american illustrator and cocreator of the wildwood books.
I was completely captivated by elliss wonderful creatures, their charming little world and their droll language. Carson ellis previously illustrated the composer is dead by lemony snicket and dillweeds revenge by florence parry heide. The celebrated illustrator of the fantastic wildwood ya series has drawn me into wonderfully diverse living spaces in her new book and i cant recommend it more highly. Simona ciraolo inis reading guide 2015, childrens books ireland. 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. Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art. 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. The wildwood chronicles, book 1 is a 2011 childrens fantasy novel by the decemberists singersongwriter colin meloy, illustrated by his wife carson ellis. This particular artist is one of my favourites, carson ellis. Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art for the decemberists. 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 one of the most interesting and imaginative childrens books ive seen. Mar 12, 2020 influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picture book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. Using various colors and shapes, the author includes books around the world.
Colin meloy and carson ellis on their latest collaboration. An interview with carson ellis art of the picture book. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist. An illustrated celebration of the many things home can mean. She received a caldecott honor for her childrens book du iz. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artists own studio. Carson ellis is an illustrator living in portland, oregon. Carson ellis previously illustrated the composer is dead by lemony snicket and dillweed s revenge by florence parry heide.
Under wildwood, a childrens book by decemberists frontman colin meloy, illustrated by meloys wife carson ellis the literary tramp julieheather. Sep 12, 2011 colin meloy and carson ellis on their latest collaboration, wildwood rachael brown. Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picturebook debut with a beautifully imaginative tribute to the many possibilities of home. Carson ellis is the creator of the caldecott honor book du iz tak. What makes this book so unique is the very unique and imaginative language that the author has made up. Home is an oversized juvenile picture book with very little text targeting very young children mostly in the 46 age bracket.
Carson ellis is an awardwinning illustrator of several childrens books. The picture book debut of carson ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the wildwood series and lemony snicket s the composer is dead, this is a gorgeous, imaginative celebration of the many possibilities of home. Carson ellis is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including the wildwood chronicles, and is the author and illustrator of the picture books du iz tak. Carson ellis is an illustrator living and working in portland, oregon. The book is an exploration of why home is home, and i was living in. In this post, carson talks about the creation of her debut picturebook. See more ideas about carson ellis, childrens book illustration and illustration. So carson wrote out her text for the first timein english.
An illustrated celebration of the many things home can. Pick up the new illustrated childrens book home by carson ellis, and you and your kids will be instantly transported to the many different places that people around the world call home. She also collaborated with her husband, colin meloy, on the bestselling wildwood series. Carson ellis, an illustrator known for her work on her musicianauthor husband colin meloys album covers and novels, makes her solo. Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picturebook debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. The picture book debut of carson ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the. She lives on a saltmarsh island in marshfield, massachusetts. In her ambitious new picture book, carson ellis brings readers a story of optimism and renewal, featuring an invented language. Carson ellis is an awardwinning illustrator of several childrens books, including the new. Her work is inspired by folk art, art history, and mysticism. Your initial impression is a moody one, but then you realize how many problems she solved, and its almost shocking. Colin meloy and carson ellis on their latest collaboration, wildwood rachael brown.
She also collaborated with her husband, colin meloy, on the bestselling wildwood series and wrote and illustrated the book home. At least until her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows. The text in homeis simple but thoughtful, and the focus is rightly directed at the. 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. 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 picturebook debut of carson ellis, acclaimed.
May 14, 2014 connect with carson ellis carson elliss official website. Feb 24, 2015 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. See more ideas about carson ellis, illustration art and childrens book illustration. Carson ellis lives with her family outside portland, oregon. Connect with carson ellis carson elliss official website. Carson ellis creates a new language to tell the story of a community of insects following the process of a new, green shoot. She has written and illustrated two best sellers, home and du iz tak.
Elliss home bewitching creation stars a lively company of insects who speak a language unrelated to english, and working out what they are saying is one of the storys delights. A meditation on the concept of home and a visual treat that invites many return visits, this loving. Feb 14, 2015 pick up the new illustrated childrens book home by carson ellis, and you and your kids will be instantly transported to the many different places that people around the world call home. Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picture book debut with a beautifully imaginative tribute to the many possibilities of home. As in her 2015 debut, home, the gouache and ink illustrations in du iz tak. Her work is inspired by folk art, art history, and mystic.
I purchased your three weird sisters years ago in missoula. The mysterious benedict society carson ellis childrens book illustration childrens books rooster names study gallery drawings flower and name study original illustration from du iz tak. 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. She is the author of the classic fantasy sequence the dark is rising, which includes the newbery medal winner the grey king, as well as many other books for children and adults.
A delightful first book for carson ellis there are lovely illustrations to show that home is where the heart is. Carson ellis, creator of the picture book home, worked with central office to create this beautiful video thats part book trailer and part studio. He says, carson always manages to make things simple, without losing any of the charm or weight she wants. The same way that people come in all shapes and sizes. Her illustration style is whimsical and wild and embraces the imagination of its viewers with the. She received a caldecott honor for her childrens book du iz tak.
Carson ellis finds home with new childrens book, art for. Nov 18, 2019 carson ellis appreciates witches, but would like to clarify that she is not actually a witch. Carson ellis july 22, 2015 poa cafe in portland will be displaying original illustrations from home through the month of august. Carson ellis does a fine job with this book, but after writing in excess of books with the same illustrator, a pavlovian response is all but inevitable. Back when i was trying to illustrate the picture book biography that colin wrote about pete seeger, before i gave up and nikki mcclure took over and made it the gorgeous book it is now, i made this sketch of pete leading a labor march. 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. Carson lives just outside portland, oregon, with her family. They are words used by a world of talking insects to communicate their wonder over and admiration for a vibrant flower that appears where they make their home. Carson ellis has created a fantastic microcosm with her usual grace and inventiveness. Both adults and children will find something of value in this book. Susan coopers poem, originally created in 1974 for christmas revels, celebrates the winter solstice. So does childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen, a friend of elliss since college. I like this book so much i bought two more copies to give to friends with kids. Hardcover edition with illustrations by carson ellis.
Influential artist carson ellis makes her solo picture book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. So the shortest day came,and the year died,and everywhere down the centuriesof the snowwhite worldcame people singing, dancing,to drive the dark away. Just an illustrator who happens to live near the woods with a cat, sheep, pair of goats, pair of. The picture book debut of carson ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the wildwood series and lemony snickets the composer is dead, this is a gorgeous, imaginative celebration of the many possibilities of home. Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe.