It’s no secret that here at OFFSET we’re big fans of the award-winning book publishers NoBrow and their children’s imprint Flying Eye Books. As it’s the season of giving we got in touch with the guys over in London to see what we should be putting on our NoBrow Christmas wish list and what gems we could get for the lucky gift getters in our lives.
Beautiful Birds
Jean Roussen and Emmanuelle Walker
A stunning rhyming alphabet book exploring a variety of beautiful birds from around the world. With eye catching splashes of vivid pantone. Winner of the Smallish Design Award for Best New Book this year this is a perfect first gift for a new baby.
Mad About Monkeys
Owen Davey
Mind boggling monkey facts introducing over 250 primates, delivered in a super stylish package. This book has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and will inspire a love of nature in even the youngest of readers. Look out for Smart About Sharks in 2016.
The Little Gardener
Emily Hughes
A beautifully traditional tale inspired by Emily’s childhood in Hawaii, a pocket sized gardener tends to his giant garden but finds he needs the help of his friends to keep everything in full bloom. A visual feast and a future classic.
Tough Guys Have Feelings Too
Keith Negley
A unique exploration of feelings and emotions including some stereotypically macho figures including wrestlers and Ninja’s. A beautifully simplistic but highly emotive picture book, ideal for sharing.
Whatever Happened to my Sister
Simona Ciraolo
A gentle observation of the changing relationship between a young girl and her older sibling by award-winning illustrator Simona Ciraolo. A deliciously subtle palette and beautifully expressive characters will strike a chord with many.
101 Artists
Ricardo Cavolo
A graphic novel in the form of Ricardo Cavolo’s personal diary, which follows the story of music through 101 essential artists; from Bach to Radiohead, to Amy Winehouse, Nirvana and Daft Punk.
Moonhead and the Music Machine
Andrew Rae
An imaginative and visually poetic take on the stock American high school drama, Moonhead is a subtle blend between Wayne’s World and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Andrew’s graphic novel is enriching and powerfully illustrated. We’re no strangers to Andrew’s work as he also spoke at OFFSET 2015, keep your eyes peeled for his video release in our archive soon.
Mean Girls Club
Ryan Heshka
Ryan Heshka creates a subversive comic that re-interprets the image of the stereotypical 50’s female and gives a new and defiant voice to these ladies of leisure. Introducing: Pinky, Sweets, Blackie, McQualude and Wanda. Together they form the Mean Girls Club, a menacing powerhouse of ruthless rebels.
750 Years in Paris
Vincent Mahé
A literary graphic novel unlike anything else on the racks, 750 Years tells the story of our time, focusing on one single building in France as it sees its way through the upheavals of history. Beginning in the 13th Century and making its way towards today, this historically accurate story is the eagerly anticipated debut from Vincent Mahé.
Curve Ball
Jeremy Sorese
A stunning love story in graphic novel form of futuristically epic proportions that juxtaposes mechanical breakdown against humanity’s quiet tenderness. This is the gorgeous debut of a talented young cartoonist telling the most universal of tales: a love story.
If you’re in Ireland (U.S. or international) get your orders in by Monday 14th December to ensure you get your books in time for Christmas and by Friday 18th December if you’re in the UK. Not long left so get a clicking to avoid missing out on these beauties.
NoBrow’s Sam Arthur took to the stage in the Second Room at OFFSET 2014. Hear the story behind the success of the award-winning publishing company despite starting out in the midst of the biggest financial meltdown in 90 years.
All images courtesy of NoBrow and Flying Eye Books.