Story behind the artwork
As soon as I saw this cartoon of David and Goliath by Istvan Banyai, I knew that is what I wanted for the cover of my book. Its contemporary look and facetious style complements the book perfectly. I was thrilled when Istvan gave me permission to use his artwork.
Istvan Banyai is an acclaimed illustrator, animator and designer from Budapest and gained prominence as a commercial illustrator and animator in the mid-1980s when he emigrated to the United States.
His first wordless children's book, Zoom was honoured as one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Times and Publishers Weekly. Istvan went on to author four more books and illustrate many more in collaboration with other writers and poets. He continues to produce commercial illustrations for publications such as The New Yorker, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Time and Atlantic Monthly; cover art for Sony and Verve Records; and animated short films for Nickelodeon and MTV Europe.
Istvan Banyai is an acclaimed illustrator, animator and designer from Budapest and gained prominence as a commercial illustrator and animator in the mid-1980s when he emigrated to the United States.
His first wordless children's book, Zoom was honoured as one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Times and Publishers Weekly. Istvan went on to author four more books and illustrate many more in collaboration with other writers and poets. He continues to produce commercial illustrations for publications such as The New Yorker, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Time and Atlantic Monthly; cover art for Sony and Verve Records; and animated short films for Nickelodeon and MTV Europe.
