From worldwide political commentary to doodling on windows, walls, tables and objects around him, jeans work is instantly recognisable, inimitable and holds. Whimsical illustrations challenge young readers to go beyond the obvious. This is not a book by jean jullien, meagan bennett waterstones. According to him, humor is important, this is why he uses it in his art, especially when commenting on politics. Uber creative is probably the best way we can describe this is not a book. Jean jullien is a french graphic artist living and working in paris. After high school, jean jullien studied for his postbaccalaureat in graphic design at le paraclet in brittany, where he was introduced to the work of french graphic artists and illustrators such as tomi ungerer, raymond savignac, and studio mm paris. Giclee prints from the exhibition us at kemistry gallery, london 2014. Theres no linear narrative here, rather theres a series of double page spreads where the book is. This is such a clever piece of work yes, it is a book, but the creator jean jullien has very cleverly used the book format to create something other. Graphic artist jean jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising beforeandafter twoframe narratives, each progressed by a page turn. He lived in nantes and then moved to london in his twenties.
More than a lighting object, this edition is a three dimensional illustration that perfectly captures the feeling every creative is constantly chasing. He has since graduated from central saint martins 2008 and from the royal college of art 2010. Jean jullien illustrates card game with playful dogs. French graphic designer who is known for his cartoons and illustrations. Its an attempt to get kids to play with the world around them, and its created by jean jullien, the designer and satirist behind the peace for paris symbol the observer magazine it can used as a pretend piano, and theres a monster lurking on one page. Before and after is engaging, delightful, surprising, inclusive, and laugh out loud funny. We have come to expect nothing less from satirist and graphic designer jean jullien, who often provides several dimensions to his work, this being a fine example. Mar 21, 2016 this is not a book by jean jullien is an outstanding thing. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. French illustrator jean jullien has collaborated with startup yolky games to design a card game that will feature a series of playful dog. He conducted a band, but had to leave paris because he owed people a lot of money career in england.
Powerful illustrations by jean jullien show the ugly truth. Often character based on his distinctive black line illustration style, his work is always well observed and very funny. Originally from france, he now lives in london and regularly exhibits his work in both places. Join facebook to connect with jean jullien and others you may know. Created for amnesty, imagine follows one little pigeon on a journey to spread peace around the world, to every. I heard the news on the radio, and i had this heartfelt reaction. It is sure to inspire hours of conversation and imaginative play. At his baptism he had 36 godfathers and was given 36 christian names. The modern world is at once exciting, complicated, ridiculous, confusing, and tedious, but ever changing and always fascinating. I wanted to draw something that could symbolize peace and solidarity, and i wanted something with the context of paris. An enticing collection of beforeandafter scenarios, created by master artist and acclaimed author of this is not a book. This is not a book by jean jullien, board book barnes.
This is not a book by jean jullien phaidon picture. French illustrator jean jullien is to publish a new book for kids aged two to four years old, entitled this is not a book. Jean jullien born 14 march 1983 is a french graphic designer and illustrator. Graphic artist jean jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising beforeandafter. Mar 28, 2016 this unusual board book is a visual ode to both the rectangular and things that open and close. This is not a book by jean jullien library girl and. Jean julliens narrations of modern life have continued in their steady momentum, appearing as magazine illustrations, animations, murals and clothing. Louis antoine jullien simple english wikipedia, the free. Known for his insightful images and bright ideas, jean jullien approached our collaboration as he would tackle a drawing. Jean jullien was born in 1983 in the city of cholet in france. Aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years, this playful book becomes more of a.
Jean jullien is a graphic designer who works in a wide range of media, including illustration, photography, video, installation, and clothing. Meet jean jullien, the artist behind the peace for paris symbol a man wears a shirt with a sign combining a peace symbol with the eiffel tower near the french embassy in berlin on november 14, 2015. He has worked on several projects including several books and film projects and his work has been featured. Meet jean jullien, the artist behind the peace for paris symbol a man wears a shirt with a sign combining a peace symbol with the eiffel tower near the french embassy in. Jullien gordon is a 6time author, 5time ted speaker, and has been featured on msnbc and fox and in forbes and inc magazine. Mar 26, 2016 uber creative is probably the best way we can describe this is not a book. First up, we speak to illustrator jean jullien about his remarkable year. Jean jullien is a french graphic artist educated at londons central saint martins and royal college of art. Its an attempt to get kids to play with the world around them, and its created by jean jullien, the designer and satirist behind the peace for paris symbol. This not book is an amazing interactive experience for children of all ages. This is not a book by jean jullien phaidon picture books. His practice ranges from illustration to photography, video, costumes, installations, books, posters, and clothing to create a coherent yet eclectic body of work. He comes from nantes and did a graphic design degree in quimper before coming to london. Jean jullien, creator of the peace for paris symbol, drops.
Selected by publishers weekly as one of the best books of 2016, picture. Theres no linear narrative here, rather theres a series of double page spreads where the book is something other than a book. Jean julliens instantly recognisable signature style and observational take on modern life have seen him become one of the most soughtafter imagemakers in the world. Jean jullien publishes this is not a book, aimed at toddlers. Meet jean jullien, the artist behind the peace for. Dec 14, 2015 first up, we speak to illustrator jean jullien about his remarkable year. For the first time ever, the immortal lyrics of john lennons imagine have been transformed into a childrens picture book illustrated by awardwinning artist jean jullien.
Jean jullien is a french graphic artist currently living in london. Aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years, this playful book becomes more of a unique, multifaceted toy. Sep 11, 2018 jean jullien illustrates card game with playful dogs. He was a good musician, but mostly he enjoyed popular dance music. This unusual board book is a visual ode to both the rectangular and things that open and close. It playfully and creatively explores the concept of before and after while ingeniously utilizing the advantages of the board book format. I love paris and this helped me feel empowered that the majority of us on this planet want peace. The observer magazine it can used as a pretend piano, and theres a monster lurking on one page. In these nearly wordless pages, jullien presents the gaping mouth of a monster. From pale skin to sunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to short hair to long again, jullien masterfully builds anticipation and a satisfying resolution with each pairing. Jean jullien news, illustrations and artwork dezeen. This is not a book by jean jullien is an outstanding thing. The image swiftly went viral through social media and news coverage of worldwide sympathies and affirmations of solidarity against terrorism.
Explore some of jean jullien best quotations and sayings on such as it was the most spontaneous thing. Hes the widelyadored french illustrator whose incredible popularity stems from his clear enthusiasm, nay obsession, with interpreting the world around him. French illustrator jean jullien has collaborated with startup yolky games to design a. His practice ranges from illustration to photography, video, costumes, installations, books, posters, and clothing to create a coherent, yet eclectic body of work. Nov, 2015 finally i find the artist who created this symbol that i wear on a tshirt i bought. Jean jullien illustrations of hoot owl, master of disguise.
Originally from nantes, jean completed a graphic design degree in quimper before moving to london. Striking the perfect balance of predictability and. In these nearly wordless pages, jullien presents the gaping mouth of a monster, an aerial view of a tennis court, and the keyboard of a piano, to name a few, in droll cartoons employing thick, black lines. Buy jean jullien books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. This is not a book by jean jullien, meagan bennett. John lennon imagine book for amnesty international. It is packed full of doublepage illustrations which are designed to encourage children to touch, explore and play with the.
He earned his mba and masters in education from stanford university, and received his ba from ucla in 3 years. Illustrator jean jullien, creator of the peace for paris symbol, has a new book out called modern life jullien filled the book with drawings hes created over the past few years. He graduated from central saint martins in 2008 and from the royal college of art in 2010. Aug 31, 2017 this is not a book to read straight through. This unusual board book is a visual ode to both the rectangular and things that. A playfully deceptive format that encourages young readers to see things differently. In the wake of the november 2015 terrorist attacks in paris, jullien created a variation of a classic peace symbol invoking the eiffel tower. An enticing collection of beforeandafter scenarios, created by master artist and acclaimed author of this is not a book graphic artist jean jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of. Bold artwork heavily outlined in black depicts a variety of before situations followed by their after counterparts on the following pages. Based on his keen observations of daily life from his unique perspective, french artist jean jullien uncovers the humor and simple beauty that exists in the people, places, and things that surround him.
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