If you’re a teacher, bring your class to see copies of preparatory sketches, character designs, clay models, final pencil work and colour prints. Call the Centre on 9430 6869 to see if you can book a time.
If you’re a member of the public and would like to see the artwork, then the Term 1 2012 Open Day is your best bet. A date has not yet been confirmed, but when we know, we’ll post it on the blog.
The Lit Centre ladies have done an amazing job putting the exhibition together- Norm and I were ecstatic to see it, me especially. It was surreal to see my work on the walls of the Centre, where previously I’ve been able to see the work of my picture book heroes.
The Lit Centre is selling copies of The Last Viking and many other amazing books in their well-stocked bookshop. They’re also selling limited edition signed prints of Last Viking artwork, and prints from other great Aussie artists (including my favourite, Shaun Tan).
James makes books for courageous kids. He’s the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker Inc graphic novel series for middle primary: Brobot (2016), Dungzilla (2017) and Gastronauts (2018) star Sally Tinker, the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve, and Joe Tinker, her stinky baby brother. The fourth in the series, Chickensaurus, is out in late 2020. He is also the illustrator of the Toffle Towers series written by Tim Harris. James’ earlier books My Dead Bunny (2015), In The Lion (2012), The Last Viking (2011) and The Last Viking Returns (2014) have all scored several honours, including children’s choice awards, shortlistings in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, and selection to the International Youth Library’s White Raven list. The sequel to My dead Bunny - There's Something Weird About Lena - is out in late 2020. James comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts. Follow him on FB/twitter/insta/youtube @jamesfoleybooks, or at www.jamesfoley.com.au .
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2 thoughts on “Last Viking outpost in Fremantle”
I think that the work done by the Litcentre to organise for authors and illustrators to educate teachers and students alike how authors come up with the story lines, and how illustrators work with the authors to get the illustrations perfected so that children can be transported through the stories they read. I only wish we had a centre here in Hobart which would do something like this for our schools. Pauline Potts.
they’re fantastic aren’t they- they’ve been a huge help to me over the years. Being able to see illustrators’ processes and originals, and being able to meet them, has been awesome, it’s taught me a lot.
I think that the work done by the Litcentre to organise for authors and illustrators to educate teachers and students alike how authors come up with the story lines, and how illustrators work with the authors to get the illustrations perfected so that children can be transported through the stories they read. I only wish we had a centre here in Hobart which would do something like this for our schools. Pauline Potts.
Hi Pauline,
they’re fantastic aren’t they- they’ve been a huge help to me over the years. Being able to see illustrators’ processes and originals, and being able to meet them, has been awesome, it’s taught me a lot.