About the author istvan banyai is the creator of the awardwinning childrens book zoom and the other side. The story is swiftly conveyed through their graphic simplicity. For in istvan banyais mysterious landscapes of pictures within. He lives in new york city a wordless picture book presents a series of scenes, each one from farther away, showing, for example, a girl playing with toys which is actually a picture on a magazine cover. Zoom by istvan banyai is a book that takes readers on an interesting and fun journey. Istvan banyais new book, the other side, like its predecessors, zoom and rezoom, is visually elegant, devilishly clever and not dependent on words. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medalwinning a single shard, the bestseller a long walk to water, and the highlypraised novel prairie lotus. Every page makes you wonder how the illustrator came up with such wonderful images. About the author istvan banyai is the creator of the awardwinning childrens book.
He received his bfa from moholynagy university of art and design in 1995 banyai produced his first wordless childrens book, zoom. Yale tech startup mental canvas has released the other side in 3d, a 2005 book by illustrator istvan banyai that has been transformed into a new graphical media type. Illustrations use strong line and shape to exude a sense of light and clarity. See more ideas about illustration, drawings and art. Istvan banyai, the acclaimed hungarianborn creator of zoom and rezoom, and the illustrator of several other books for children, is also well known for his. Open this wordless book and take off on mindbending visual journeys full of twists, turns, and surprises. Istvan banyai is an award winning hungarian born american illustrator. Through his four decade career as an awardwinning illustrator, istvan banyai has established a unique. But it is strikingly similar to its predecessor in style, concept, and design. His repertoire of visual special effects, whether seen in magazines, books, or animated films, is perfectly suited to a pop culture in which anything appearance, identity, status can be morphed into its opposite. Istvan banyai, viking, 1995 rezoom, a wordless picture book featuring artwork by the author illustrator istvan banyai, is profound in the way it plays with perception and. Istvan banyai is a commercial illustrator and animator as well as the author illustrator of zoom viking and puffin and rem viking. Buy zoom picture puffins book online at low prices in india. All ages istvan banyais new book, the other side, like its predecessors, zoom and rezoom, is visually.
I am not sure whether he would perceive it as a compliment or something else entirely, but it was the first thought that entered my mind the moment i went through his the other side. However, this isnt the first time gathering books is featuring the work of istvan banyai. Sep 20, 2005 buy the other side 01 by istvan banyai, istvan banyai isbn. In graphically stunning illustrations that feature many clever. Turns out, id been holding that book in my clutches so. Tags istvan banyai quentin tarantino of childrens literature the other side wordless picture book about myra garcesbacsal myra is a teacher educator and a registered clinical psychologist based in al ain, united arab emirates.
I suppose it does not help that the cover of the book yellow and black reminded me of tarantinos kill bill. Once alyssa all names are pseudonyms, a 10yearold student in grade 5. Buy the other side by istvan banyai illustrator online at alibris. See more ideas about illustration, art and illustration art. Hungarianborn american illustrator and animator istvan banyai has produced a number of surrealistic wordless picture books, including zoom and the other side. Oct, 2015 the horn book istvan banyai is a commercial illustrator and animator as well as the author illustrator of rezoom and rem both viking. He won many awards gold and brass, silver and tin in the last 40 years, worked with all the american magazines and newspapers the new york times, the new yorker, the atlantic, playboy, rolling stone, you name it as well as some publications in the uk, france, canada. I suppose it does not help that the cover of the book. During this period, banyai was exposed to, and became a fan of, visual innovators like french illustrators roland topor and jeanmichel folon, american cartoonist and animator winsor mccay, and cuttingedge belgian illustrator tomi ungerer.
Through his four decade career as an awardwinning illustrator, istvan banyai has established a unique artistic identity that reflects the direct and honest vision that has guided his lifes work. A book of irresistible and deceptively simple sijo. Zoom by istvan banyai meet your next favorite book. Istvan banyai, the acclaimed hungarianborn creator of zoom and rezoom, and the illustrator of several other books for children, is also well known for his editorial illustrations, which have been published in the new yorker and rolling stone, among other journals. Istvan banyai is the creator of the awardwinning childrens book zoom and the other side. The other side by istvan banyai published 2005, by chronicle books im a big fan of another istvan banyai book, zoom. The pyramid no matter how you read the book its like a pyramid always adding on. Lots of bright colors, bright yellows, black, whites, reds, grays. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medalwinning. But if you think you know where you are, guess again. Istvan banyais irrepressibly giddy and sophisticated illustrations add a oneofakind luster to a book that is truly a gem.
In the other side, artist, designer, commentator, provocateur istvan banyal takes us on another exceptional visual journey. Istvan banyais the other side is reimagined by mental canvas as a threedimensional interactive book experience like no other. Istvan banyais new book, the other side, like its predecessors, zoom and. Missing zoom with rezoom by istvan banyai gathering books. Turns out, id been holding that book in my clutches so tight, that i completely spaced out on this one. In graphically stunning illustrations that feature many clever twists in point of view, familiar scenes turn and turn again to show us the back, the front, the top, the bottom, the opposite, the other side of each perspective.
With the other side in 3d, software company mental canvas introduces a new graphical media that preserves the artists hand while offering expansive 3d capabilities. His repertoire of visual special effects, whether seen in. Rylants debut as a picture book illustrator not to be confused with her board book debut as a collagist in the. Opportunities for conjecture and discussion abound.
It allows readers to zoom in and zoom out of the story and images and try to figure out what they are seeing and once readers think they know what they see, they have to guess again because nothing is as it seems and theres nothing readers can do but hang on and enjoy the story. The central concept of the wordless picturebook zoom is scale, and the book opens with an initial scene of what appears to be an abstract. The other side by istvan banyai illustrator alibris. In the early 1980s, banyai emigrated to the united states, where he became important graphic artist, illustrator, and designer of magazine covers, such as for the new. In the other side, artist, designer, provocateur istvan banyai takes readers on another exceptional visual journey. Bfa, moholynagy university of art and design books include. The other side written and illustrated by istvan banyai. Istvan banyai is a hungarianborn american illustrator, animator, and provocateur. Jul 07, 2005 in the other side, artist, designer, provocateur istvan banyai takes readers on another exceptional visual journey. Frank sent me a link to this beatiful book by designer and illustrator istvan banyai. Istvan banyai s the other side is reimagined by mental canvas as a threedimensional interactive book experience like no other.
Mental canvas has reimagined istvan banyais 2005 print book. The drawings may not be so intricate but just the pure motion and transfiguration of objects makes you want more. He lives in new york city he lives in new york city from inside the book. Aug, 2015 istvan banyai, the acclaimed hungarianborn creator of zoom and rezoom, and the illustrator of several other books for children, is also well known for his editorial illustrations, which have. The horn book istvan banyai is a commercial illustrator and animator as well as the author illustrator of rezoom and rem both viking. Apr 7, 20 illustration from the other side, by istvan banyai. Mental canvas was founded by yale computer science professor julie dorsey, who developed the innovative technology that allows viewers to immerse themselves in the book. Like chinese boxes in reverse, each colorful illustration is revealed as part of a larger artwork. As in zoom and rezoom both viking, 1995, the illustrator takes his audience on a. In the other side, artist, designer, provocateur istvan banyai tak. Ideas art design illustration doodles to draw art and illustration, childrens book illustration.
Aug 01, 2005 in the other side, artist, designer, provocateur istvan banyai takes readers on another exceptional visual journey. Zoom from an egyptian pyramid to an exotic jungle to a sandy beach. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In graphically stunning illustrations that feature many clever twists in point of. Jul 22, 20 the other side by istvan banyai published 2005, by chronicle books im a big fan of another istvan banyai book, zoom. Istvan banyal, the acclaimed hungarian born creator of zoom and rezoom, and the illustrator of several other books for. Istvan banyai born february 27, 1949 in budapest, n is a hungarian illustrator and animator. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, and several picture books. It allows readers to zoom in and zoom out of the story and images and try to figure out what they are. Illustration from the other side, by istvan banyai illustration, how. I was taken aback by this wordless picture book by istvan banyai who is an amazing illustrator. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If there was a quentin tarantino in childrens literature, he would be istvan banyai. Born of modest means in the suburbs of budapest, hungary in 1949, istvan banyai revealed his artistic temperament at an early age, and his nascent gifts were developed with.