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Emily Sper

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I’ve worked in the field of children’s book publishing for many years, both as a book designer and designing marketing and point-of-purchase materials. My mother was an editor at Viking so I grew up surrounded by children’s books that are now classics.

It was only when I decided to dedicate time to working on self-generated books and projects that I concentrated on the ideas floating around in my head. Advances in technology have allowed me to print color book dummies in my studio and develop my style of illustration. Because I design my own books I am able to work on all aspects of a book at the same time and this gives me a lot of control.

I studied photography and graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Media Ecology
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Emily Sper I take out a pen and paper and see what appears. My books are about things that are important to me. I take in information from many sources, from new…moreI take out a pen and paper and see what appears. My books are about things that are important to me. I take in information from many sources, from newspapers to random conversations, that gets added to the mishmash in my head. Then, one day, an idea seems to appear from nowhere. (less)
Emily Sper When I get stuck, I take a walk or, if the weather is warm, go for a bike ride or swim. My problem isn't having enough to write but having too many id…moreWhen I get stuck, I take a walk or, if the weather is warm, go for a bike ride or swim. My problem isn't having enough to write but having too many ideas. The hard part is to pare the ideas down to one book.(less)
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Travels in New Zealand

Despite coming down with COVID, I managed to see a lot of the country. Click on any photo to open the gallery.

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