Big Picture Books On the Way

Big Picture Press, a new list of highly-illustrated books is launching in September 2013 as a new imprint of the Templar Company Ltd in the UK. Developed by the creative team at Templar and led by publisher Rachel Williams, Big Picture Press will showcase work from internationally celebrated contributors, including McSweeney’s and Keith Haring. The list will also publish as an imprint of Candlewick in the U.S.

The Goods, a bumper book of games, puzzles and activities, will be the lead title for the launch list with contributions from Mo Willems, Jon Klassen and Jon Scieza, curated by Brian McMullen and the team at McSweeney’s.

“We’re delighted to be launching a list that speaks to strongly of Templar’s love for high quality, well-designed and thoughtfully conceived books,” says Templar’s Managing Director Mike McGrath. “Created as an antidote to digital publishing, these books are testament to the power of reading and the importance of the physical book in this ever-­‐evolving market.”