Semblance 16 Print by Von

The British illustrator uses photopolymer technology to create a limited edition, contemporary portraiture print

London-based illustrator Von is no stranger to Cool Hunting, we’ve featured his distinctive monochromatic artwork several times in recent years, because it never ceases to impress us. His latest work, a limited edition Intaglio Gravure print, is no exception. “With this new image from the ongoing Semblance series, I really wanted to take it as an opportunity to embrace a different type of fine art …

Komfort Magazine

Prague's go-to journal for emerging talent in the field of visual art and design

by Adam tch Komfort Magazine was founded in 2008 by an industrious group of Czech creatives, including typographer Radek Sidun, graphic designers Olga Beneov and Robert V. Novk, editor and writer Pavel Turek and director Tom Luk. All of the founding members had previous experience in print media, writing, editing and doing creative direction for some (now-closed) independent and commercial magazines. The lack of quality …

Interview: Sam Arthur of Nobrow and Flying Eye Books

This London publisher rejuvenates the children's book market with a collection of beautifully illustrated stories

Independent publisher Nobrow has built a solid reputation since its inception in 2008 as a purveyor of beautifully produced image-based books. Now, from its headquarters in a shopfront studio in London’s Shoreditch, it has launched a new imprint, Flying Eye Books, to publish books aimed specifically at children. Here’s a look at the first titles released under the new imprint, plus our interview with Nobrow …