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Andrew was born and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. He worked as an illustrator for three years before moving first to Taiwan and then to England. His brother gave him his first lesson on how to draw a crocodile when he was about 6 and he has continued drawering ever since. He has self published one childrens book and appeared in Volume I & 2 of the South African publication SKYVE. To see more of Andrews work, please visit his portfolio at http://www.behance.net/andrewjameshofmeyr

Saturday, March 27, 2010

ANIMOCITY - Childrens Picture Book

ANIMOCITY was born in Taiwan from the fusion of two major influences. The overpopulation of the La isla de Taiwán o Formosa, (the beautifull Island) and a longing for the diversity of Africa. Based on an oral tradition of story telling ANIMOCITY evokes a fireside feeling while addressing the problems of modernisation, migration and overpopulation.
'The animals are leaving and we do not know how it started' The book is beautifully illustrated with hues reminiscent of the Southern African landscapes and its earthy tones. It asks questions about the environment and our place in it. It is a picture book that adults will love reading to their children.
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1155854

1 comment:

Tuatha of the Isles said...

Looks like a cool book. Thinking of getting it for my kids. Will let you know how they like it ;)