As part of the eighth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free copy of How to Be an Illustrator. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.
The winner is:
Stephan at hilbelink.net
Thanks to all that entered!
Meet Ian Yates
Ian started out as a Vectortuts+ writer, and is now the Activetuts+ editor. He knows more than a thing or two about Flash, illustration and web design. He drew all the caricatures for the 12 for 2010 celebration, and is probably the only person to have seen photos of the entire Tuts+ team who also lived to tell the tale!
Win How to Be an Illustrator
About the Book
At last! Here is true practical help for budding freelance illustrators. This book helps you avoid the pitfalls that can ruin a career, with advice on crucial first impressions, how to create a portfolio and approach clients, how to negotiate contracts, and how to handle, deliver, and bill the first job. It discusses how to set up a studio, maintain a steady flow of work, and manage time and money. In addition, it provides information on successful self-promotion, self-publishing, and the pros and cons of agents.
Packed with useful tips gleaned from the author’s own career and his work as an agent handling major artists in the US and UK, the book includes interviews with nine big-name illustrators. The reader benefits from their experience of starting out; what they learned during the metamorphosis from student to professional; what their expectations and experiences have been. In addition, art directors and commissioners describe the ways they like to be approached and the ways they really dislike.
How to Enter in 10 Seconds or Less
For the chance to win a free copy of the book, all you need to do is comment. Make sure to include your correct email address with your comment so that we can contact you. This giveaway is open worldwide, but make sure to get your comment in before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Pacific Eastern Standard Time.
To increase your chances of winning something, make sure to enter again once on each Tuts+ site. There are 8 giveaways going on right now, each with another chance to win.
Please note: Envato staff and people who have written more than two tutorials/articles for a Tuts+ site are not eligible to enter.
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I always wanted to be one
Illustrator? Me? I’m not but wanna be.
Happy new year!
FTW
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Oh yay! This is an awesome prize! I hope I hope I hope to get this one.
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Nice contest
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comment!!!!
I’ve had my eye on this book for awhile and santa didn’t bring it to me
I want one for my room coleague, thanks Envato!
I wish I could learn how to approach art directors and commissioners
i want to become a illustator
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Me love books!
I want that book
If I don’t win, where can I buy the book?
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FREE BOOK
I just graduated in May and am working hard to try to start a career as an illustrator. This book would definitely come in handy! I have plenty of art and design knowledge but very little understanding of the industry. They didn’t give us much info on business stuff.., :\
Looks like a great book! Thanks!
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here
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You can never have enough books!
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I want to learn.
really cool looking book. id love to win it
I would like to win to aid my studies. Thanks.
Great giveaway.
Good luck!
It will be a great pleasure to have this book as a New year gift from tuts+
i need this book so badly
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