How to understand an illustration

Derek Brazell and Joe Davis have collected and commented on a unique collection of iconic works by the world's top illustrators in this book. Each of the illustrations presented is accompanied by information about the context of its creation and use, the brief and purpose, the circumstances and features of working on the image. You will also find out who the illustrator collaborated with, what specialized knowledge and tools he needed, and, finally, what personal experience or beliefs helped him comprehend the topic and interpret it in this way. Each of these 36 rather concise essays is not just an analysis of the work by the authors of the book, but a kind of report from the scene and a dialogue with the artist, which leaves the reader with ample space for independent reflection and interpretation.

"How to Understand Illustration" is a fantastic book for students and professional illustrators, or in general anyone interested in trends in modern illustration.