Author Archives: mary

Just getting ready to go off to the Bologna Bookfair surrounded by mocked up books, sticky back plastic and double sided when this beautiful piece of artwork came in celebrating ‘CHRISTOPHER BEAR’S BIRTHDAY’.  This is what it’s all about !! Will be … Continue reading →

We would like to wish everyone out there in the ether a very happy and successful 2012.     Illustrator: Mark Mardersian

Have just been to the Frankfurt Bookfair (for those who don’t know the biggest Bookfairs in the world).  You come back knackered!! and in a haze thinking what was good, what could be good and what was an utter waste of time.  … Continue reading →

As another Frankfurt Bookfair looms it makes me think about how scrupulous children’s publishing can be. Its the classic ’catch 22′ …..show your new book ideas and get them ripped off or don’t show them and never get that deal.  As a small book packager … Continue reading →

If you are ever thinking of becoming an Illustrators Agent you may want to think twice. An Agent has to be thick skinned to take on any sharp comments by the client on behalf of the illustrator to enable the illustrator … Continue reading →

We are a small independent children’s book packager trying to make it against all the odds.  We feel we have found our niche in this very competitive  market as we create unique early learning childrens books. They are unique in … Continue reading →

I should start by explaining what ‘All Art under an Umbrella‘ is all about……       ‘All Art’ is all about Allied Artists the Illustration Agency and   ‘Under an Umbrella’ is all about Umbrella Books the Children’s Book Packager.  ………………………….‘An Alliance of … Continue reading →

Welcome to Blog.com. All Art under an Umbrella will be a view of life as an Illustrators Agent and the early days of becoming a Children’s Book Packager.  Fun yes, Humorous yes, Stressful yes, Frustrating yes, Rewarding yes but never, never, … Continue reading →