Artist Talk: Marc Martin

Join us for a delightful evening with award-winning illustrator and author, Marc Martin, as he chats to us to his creative practice and his new picture book, All About Antarctica.

6pm arrivals for 6:30pm start.

Free to attend, but RSVP essential.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see . . . and it’s disappearing. Learn all about it before it’s too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant color illustrations paired with bite-sized facts on every page.

A thrilling illustrated adventure that allows readers to get a deeper understanding of this unique place and learn about the global importance of the southernmost continent. Offering a look at the world of Antarctica, a place where curiosity meets science. Great for readers ages five to ninety-five!

From colossal squids and active volcanoes to research vessels and cricket matches, there’s a lot more to the South Pole than just penguins and icebergs (though there are also a lot of penguins and icebergs). Learn how humans survive in the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth and discover what surprises await in this endlessly fascinating book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Marc Martin is an artist, illustrator, and picture-book maker based in Melbourne, Australia. His work is a world of dense colour, rich textures and the odd scribble. He is the author and illustrator of internationally award-winning books, including A Forest, The Curious Explorers Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals A-Z, Max, A River, Lots and Masters of Disguise.