Beyond Illustration – The Finest in Contemporary International Art & Illustration

Is illustration art? Where do the boundaries between illustration and fine art blur—and do clear lines even exist? Beyond Illustration from Publikat explores this very question, showcasing how illustration has evolved from a service craft into a respected art form.

On 192 full-color pages, the book presents 24 of the world’s leading contemporary illustrators, offering detailed background information as well as each artist’s personal reflections on the topic. Techniques range from simple pencil sketches to complex, digitally polished graphics, demonstrating the seamless fusion of illustration and fine art.

A global trendsetter, this collection highlights artists now celebrated in galleries worldwide, reflecting how illustration has become a major force in contemporary art. A must-have for anyone interested in creativity, visual culture, and the cutting edge of illustration today.

Facts:

• Release 2009
• Hardcover
• Size 30 x 21
• 192 pages
• English
  
• Publikat Publishing