AustLit

'This award-winning illustrator has developed her own graphic language of illustrative typography, making images of all kinds using only the letters of the subject's name and existing alphabets. This ambitious collection of fabulous faces includes punks, presidents, muso's, muses, heroes and horrors, in a gathering of unforgettable humanity. Includes an insight into the genesis of the 'Fontigram', the inspirations and working practices of the designer, and a smattering of type history for the afficionado. The result is a delight for lovers of typefaces, human faces and serendipity.' (Publication summary)

'How do you spell DOG? In this brand new collection of typographic doggy delights this award winning illustrator show you a whole new way to spell your best friend. Each picture is created using only the letters that spell each dog's name, and is partnered with a brief, amusing verse. The exact fonts used are provided in a key on each page to help readers find all the letter shapes and that spell each dog.'

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'A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explores the collision of wilderness and civilisation, explains a famous miscarriage of justice, and examines the role of the media in history-telling, in an appropriate manner for children.'

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'These remarkable illustrations capture animal body-language and likeness with accuracy, charm and wit, while simultaneously spelling the animal’s portrait! It’s the missing link between word and image.

A stunning new collection of illustrations paired with delightful not-so-nonsense verse. This book is deliciously large, and rich enough in glorious colour and detail to immerse young readers in letter shape and design. These ingenious animal portraits link letter and image in a totally new way, creating a connection between word and picture that will help improve letter recognition, spelling and design skills. Did you know that the octopus has nine brains? Can you make a portrait of an octopus from the letters of its name? Did you know you could make a swan with just four beautiful letters? If you rearrange the letters of an armadillo, do you still have an armadillo? Discover a world where letters and nature meet. Discover the kooky connections between letter shapes and animal body language.'

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'Every picture in this book is made with letters if you look! Test your powers of observation—Spell you way around the nation! An ingenious tour of Australia featuring fun from every state and territory, and illustrations created in Letter Art by this award-winning illustrator. Find the letters hidden in dingoes, koalas, and even the great barrier reef! Build the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the letters that spell its name.

This is the ideal Aussie adventure tour for readers young and old. Bright colourful picture book about Australia, featuring pictures made from the letters that spell their name. Covers every state and territory, and makes an ideal gift. Aids in letter-recognition, observation and spelling. Ingenious!'

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'This is the latest in the creator's highly original series of typographic illustration books. This unique 'abecedary' explores the A-B-C via illustrations made entirely of letters!

'Every image is a typographic portrait of each animal subject, created using only the letters of each animal's name.

'It's a great way to learn the alphabet, improve spelling, letter-recognition and observation, and discover typography and design.'

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'Readers spell their way through the pictures of the city and its features and inhabitants, and every image is made from the letters that spell its name. This is a unique typographic device. Colors are bold and bright, and the portraits, buildings and animals are great fun. A playful verse accompanies each illustration. There's also a fun-facts quiz about the city and hide-and-find fun too. Supported by Teachers Notes via the back page and online.'   (Publication summary)

'Meet Robyn Boid - a small, dedicated bird who loves to build nests and dreams of becoming an architect. She lives at the University, where she listens to the architecture class through the window each day. Eager to learn, Robyn practises building all the important architectural shapes, but all the while, she seeks the perfect design for her very own nest.'

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'Andy Web studied Art at the National Gallery. It was his dream to exhibit there one day. This delightful book tells the story of Andy Web, a tiny, talented spider who loves to draw and is determined to make it big. But there is one creative skill he cannot master... Colour! How will he ever achieve his dream? Join Andy, the original artist-in-residence, as he gets up close and personal with the great masters to learn all he can about art. This charming tale of creative fulfillment through passion and ingenuity is centred around the journey of a lovable character. Delivered with humour and unique illustrations, it offers a gentle introduction to Art Practice and Art Appreciation. Includes teachers notes.' (Publication Summary)

'Alphabet City Zoo, a brand new typographic puzzle book by Maree Coote.
The storyline is simple and empowering, in the form of a question and answer format. Readers spell their way through a series of animal pictures, made from the letters that spell each image. Colours are bold and bright, and the animals have a universal appeal.'

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'Letters from Melbourne, a brand new typographic puzzle book by Maree Coote.
This book works on three levels to give readers a fun and educational experience of Melbourne. Each spread contains a cheeky haiku-like poem about Melbourne. At the base of each page is a short fact of historic note about the subject.'

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'Reliving cherished childhood memories of trips to town, Maree Coote has created a delightful nonsense romp around the city of style.

'Join in a child's discovery of Melbourne, its surprises, its delights, its hidden treasures and unexpected touchstones.'

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'Deep downunder, in the cold, clear waters off the southern Australian coast, is a strange but true, shabby but wonderful, small but powerful secret, unlike anything else in the world. No one even knows it's there, but the world would be a terrible place without it. In this magical underwater tale, a very clever, observant onlooker discovers a hidden dragon — unlike any other we know. It's all about the value of imagination and creativity. Because this is the last great secret, hidden by the smallest dragon of all.'

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