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This is Joey. This is Jet. They got good news.

James Yang — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:04:15 +0000

It has been a while since I have thought about the Joey and Jet series since the last book was published in 2006. Recently I heard good news from Simon and Schuster about both books. “Joey and Jet” , which had been out of print, is being reissued in paperback while Joey and Jet in Space is now going into a second printing. Richard Jackson was the editor for both books and Polly Kanevesky was art director.

I have been meaning to create another book but frankly, work had turned my attention away for the last few years. This might be the push I need to get started.

You may find both books on Amazon.

Here there everywhere

James Yang — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:49 +0000

One nice thing about the future is taking work with you has never been easier. With more powerful laptops, higher res screens, cheap storage, smartphones and Skype, there is no excuse to not change the view from the studio now and then. I’m taking advantage of this by working out of Hong Kong for December.

It’s good to be an illustrator.

Illustrators 54

James Yang — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:24:41 +0000

Good news from Illustrators 54. An illustration from the World Wildlife Federation (Canada) has been accepted into the annual in the Institutional/Advertising category. Much thanks to the Society of illustrators. Patricia Buckley, AD

Interview with The Artfuls

James Yang — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:03:03 +0000

Recent interview with The Artfuls. To check it out, please visit here.

Illustrators Unlimited

James Yang — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:48 +0000

Illustrators Unlimited by Gestalten in Berlin is a collection of contemporary illustration from around the world. They were kind enough to include my work in this anthology. There are many excellent illustrators included and you get a feel for trends happening today. If you would like to purchase Illustrators Unlimited, please visit here.

Interview with James Yang

James Yang — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:16:38 +0000

This video is a casual interview about my life as an illustrator. Seeing yourself as others see you can be very disturbing. Did not know that I express thoughts like a teen aged Valley Girl. Sami Chan, Director and Editor. This was done for NYU sight and sound documentary.

Planet Yang: A Conversation with Illustrator James Yang from Sami Chan on Vimeo.

Puzzlehead goes to Korea

James Yang — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:32:27 +0000

This weekend I got a pleasant surprise from my publisher, Simon and Schuster. A Korean version of Puzzlehead is now available in Korea. My parents would have been proud. As any Korean can tell you, impressing the parents is a very big deal.

Society of Illustrators 53

James Yang — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:09:31 +0000

Good news from the Society of Illustrators. Two pieces were accepted for the annual Society of Illustrators 53 Show. The book will be published next year and the opening for Institutional and Advertising art will be held at the Society of Illustrators in New York City on February 23, 2011. Much thanks to the Society of Illustrators.

Poster for direct mail/promotion. Client: A/I Data. Design Firm: Splice Design. AD- Ken Karlic

Calendar Illustration. Client: Society of Newspaper Designers. Design Firm: Cheese+Pickles Design Studio. AD: Deborah Withey

Exhibit: “Where is My Vote/” at SVA Gallery

James Yang — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:04:10 +0000

I am part of a exhibit titled, “Where is My Vote? Posters for the Green Movement in Iran.” Posters have been created by some of the best known designers and illustrators working today. The School of Visual Arts is sponsoring the exhibit curated by Anita Kunz, Woody Pirtle and Francis Di Tommaso.

The exhibit runs from August 30-September 25, 2010 at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th Floor New York. There is a reception on Thursday , September 16 from 6-8pm

For more about the exhibit, please visit here.

Steven Heller on “Where is My Vote?”

Steven Heller Discusses “Where Is My Vote?” from School of Visual Arts on Vimeo.

For Sale: Yang Lamps for Lamp in a Box

James Yang — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:24:30 +0000

Lamp in a Box is now selling a series of lamps based on my artwork for 59 dollars. They are sold at various stores and available for purchase online.

To buy, please visit here.