However, while Nobrow is now known and loved, it launched during uncertain times. They showcase just how versatile and diverse the illustration world is.” Skyward by Sally Deng, published by Flying Eye Books “I believe they’ve really set the bar high in terms of what an art magazine can be. “When I was a student in college, everyone saw Nobrow as THE illustration magazine,” adds Sally Deng, whose book about the female pilots of WW2 has just been released by Nobrow’s childrens imprint, Flying Eye Books. They made it more accessible.” Nobrow Magazine’s 10th Edition The Nobrow magazine allowed illustration to exist in a format that was readily available, but also tactile. “There was nothing produced in that way, with that loving attention to print and paper quality to make something that’s this treasured item.
“I can’t really think of anything in the UK like Nobrow that existed, when I was growing up,” says artist Ben Newman, who’s been working with the publisher since it started. Nobrow’s themed issues – which have covered everything from Gods & Monsters to Studio Dreams, for the latest edition – give illustrators enormous freedom to respond, and are dedicated solely to the stories artists want to tell. But their appeal goes far beyond the creative industry, resonating with anyone that appreciates visual culture and great storytelling. Nobrow’s magazines are beloved by artists and art directors alike, and back before the widespread coverage of illustration online were an essential source of new talent – a “go-to for brilliant drawing”, as Arthur says. They showcase just how versatile and diverse the illustration world is And that was exciting to us, and still is.” In the way that we listen to writers and politicians, there’s some incredibly talented illustrators out there that have amazing ideas, and we said, ‘Yes, let’s hear those, and lets give you the platform to tell people about them.’ Approaching publishing from the visual was a way of giving something new to the market. “From the beginning we set out to make the most of illustration and illustrators, and we found when we started that they were very understated. “We like to tell stories and do it in an innovative and beautiful way,” says founder Sam Arthur.
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