Basics Illustration 03: Text and Image

The second book in the successful Basics Illustration series looks at the history of illustration--from medieval manuscripts and hieroglyphics to today's cutting-edge advertisements and books. Packed with great examples that spotlight emerging pop culture, "Basics Illustration: Text & Image" examines artists' books, graphic novels, and posters, as well as typography, stencils, graffiti, and fonts designed by illustrators. Written by internationally acclaimed artist, illustrator, and academic Mark "Wigan" Williams, the text explores the rich history and the promising future of illustration.

Mark "Wigan" Williams has a progressive multidisciplinary approach to illustration and works internationally in a broad range of media and contexts. An early pioneer of trans-global club art in 1980s New York, London, and Tokyo, Williams’s work has evolved into a multimedia archive chronicling the changing worlds of club culture and street style. He lives in London.