Star gazing…

Posted on 13 September 2011 · 6 Comments



Here it is then. Subject to approval, this is the cover of the last Katie book, scheduled to be published in August 2012. Also, you can see the endpapers created together with my son and inspired by a sketch in ink that Vincent van Gogh did, of the Starry Night composition.

And next? Well I have a thousand and one ideas… but immediately I ‘ll be working on the two concerts I have scheduled this autumn, Peter & The Wolf and Scheherazade (see events panel to the right). And then it will be full steam ahead on the new Ella Bella book. But there are other plans as well… some involving Katie. So I’ll keep you posted regularly!

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka鈥檚 Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

6 responses to “Star gazing…”

  1. Doda avatar
    Doda

    Hi there, Haven’t been here for a while! Just catching up a bit now that my little one has started school!
    The endpapers looks fab! So do all the things you’ve been up to!
    Hope all is well.
    Doda
    x

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  2. James Mayhew avatar
    James Mayhew

    Hello Doda,

    Gosh, a big landmark for your little one! Gabriel is so grown up now (in year 8), but I remember when he started… I think I like the endpapers best in the whole book!!! It was a hard decision to reach about Katie but i think it’s the right time to stop. Best to leave the party while it’s in full swing!

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  3. The Time Sculptor avatar
    The Time Sculptor

    Sad that this will be the last Katie book (and I bet your sister is a little bit sad too) but the cover is absolutely stunning.
    My children are grown now, but I’m going to get these books of Katie with the famous artists, just in case I have grandchildren to read them to in future!
    I’ve added you to my sidebar by the way 馃檪
    Jane Gray

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  4. James Mayhew avatar
    James Mayhew

    Thanks Jane… I hope that Katie will live on anyway. But for now I need new adventures!

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  5. Roger Sim贸 avatar
    Roger Sim贸

    Beautiful, beautiful cover…

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  6. James Mayhew avatar
    James Mayhew

    Thanks Roger – very kind!

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