I have the first 15 pages complete to go towards my FMP narrative project. I would like to make a small number of books to take around the London Book Fair mainly to show art directors. This is to promote my original work but also to test its potential popularity. I could meet a publisher willing to consider the book once it s finished if the preview attracts them enough.
'Moxley' zine.
The poem of 'Moxley' was first created by me back in November 2012. I attempted to make screen printed copies using white ink on black paper. Although this was a very good idea and forced me to work in a personally unconventional way, I didn't get the desired results.
This time, I aim to digitally print the zine, giving the black and white contrast a stronger effect. I would like to see how the zine would work on a smaller scale too. Making 'pocket-sized' books is always a sweet idea, bringing the content down to a more personal level.
Copies of 'Moxley will be handed out to publishers who seek original works but don't have an Art Director available to speak to me.
'King' zine.
Inspired by Jamie Mills' "Wake", this is a concertina strip of paper, with the poem and illustrations looping around the corners. "King" is a much more stylised and specifically themed original poem and would not be suitable to give out to lots of publishers. Therefore, these will go on the Pittville Press stand for people to take if it attracts them.
Plushie.
Small plushies seem to be very popular both to make and to be bought. They are also a fantastic way of exposing characters. Using an original short piece of writing, I intend to create a character that would work well in plushie form.
This, I am predicting, will have a warmer welcome and attract a wider audience as any character translated into plush form instantly becomes 'cuter'.
Business cards.
Business cards are very important! They are a quick source of exchanging contacts with potential clients and also a great way to expose samples of your skills in illustration. A person will pick up a business card if they like the layout and the image, so I need to make my cards interesting and clean looking.
Stickers.
For this particular purpose, I want a bulk of stickers made purely for my illustration/brand logo. It's a nice touch to pieces, like a signature. Hopefully over time, this logo will be recognised and people will be able to tell that it is my work, even if the styles are different.
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