EFII: Year One

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“Thomas James serves up an incredible online resource which educates and inspires illustrators, artists and other readers who visit his site.”

– Carolyn Edlund, founder of ArtsyShark –
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You’ve visited the website.

You’ve read the articles.

You’ve listened to the podcast.

Now get the book.

Escape from Illustration Island, the website and podcast devoted to providing resources and inspiration to Illustrators everywhere, presents EFII: Year One, a compilation of the best content from its first year of existence.

About EFII: Year One

As Escape from Illustration Island has rapidly grown, I’ve gotten more and more requests to produce an eBook version of the site, to keep people from having to search through the archives to find all the best, most useful content.

So, I’ve responded by compiling 60 of the best business articles into both an eBook and an Audiobook format!

Escape from Illustration Island made portable and convenient.

Plus, as a bonus ‘thank you’ gift, I’ve created a Special Edition Podcast Episode featuring the Greatest Hits of the EFII Podcast.

Better yet, because it’s a downloadable zip file, there’s no extra delivery charge and you’ll be able to download it immediately!

Read what people are saying about Escape from Illustration Island:

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“EFII is your guide to the future. Not just the future of illustration but to the future of small business, personal branding, web marketing and new media. No matter where you are in your career or education, EFII will amplify your art life.”

– Chris Oatley – Visual Development Artist & Host of Chris Oatley’s Artcast –
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“I can’t put a value on this site, simply because all the information on it is truly amazing, interesting & helpful!”

– TJ Lubrano – Illustrator –
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“EFII hits on all cylinders, showing a masterful understanding of how to communicate and involve an audience while providing a wealth of valuable and useful information at the same time.”

– Carolyn Edlund – Founder of ArtsyShark –

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“I’m in the very preliminary stages of building my freelance illustration career. The resources provided by EFII have given me a vivid perspective on how to get started on the right foot. Both the podcast and the tutorials have made the prospects of a working illustration business incredibly exciting and clearly attainable.”

– Mathew Clay Freeman – Illustrator –

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“Thomas James has created an invaluable resource for illustrators and anyone in a creative field. His passion for illustration is inspiring and helps keep you drawing on those days when the walls of your studio start to close in. I wish resources like this existed when I was going through school.” – Jason Castillo – Illustrator –

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“EFII has filled a void that was missing in the online illustration community. From my own personal experience, EFII has been the source of a lot of great information, both educational and entertaining. The “business of illustration” information alone is worth it’s weight in gold!”

– Tami Traylor – Illustrator –

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What’s Inside

The eBook

Written by Illustrator and EFII Founder Thomas James, the 171-page eBook features 60 of the best articles from the first year of Escape from Illustration Island.

Topics covered include:

Building Your Business
Promoting Your Work
Refining Your Portfolio
Working with Clients
Writing Your Contract
Finding the Right Art Rep
Managing Your Time
Working from Home
and more!

The Audiobook

The 3-hour Audiobook version is for those who would rather listen while working in the studio, or on the move. Narrated by the author, you’ll get everything that’s included in the eBook version. Now you can listen to the best of Escape from Illustration Island!

Special Bonus

As a special ‘thank you’, you’ll also get an extra 1hour and 20 minute Special Edition Podcast Episode, featuring audio clips from 12 of the most popular guests from the first 50 episodes of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast.

Guests include:

Drew Struzan
Marshall Arisman
Steven Heller
Christoph Niemann
Nate Williams
Liz Lomax
Gary Taxali
Stefan Bucher
Scott Hull
Leif Peng
Diana Ponce
Andrew Hem

Table of Contents

Here’s a peek at the articles that are included in both the eBook and the Audiobook (click each page to view larger).

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About the Author

Thomas James is an Illustrator, Podcaster, and author of the critically-acclaimed eBook, 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration. Since 2003, he has devoted intense study into the art of Illustration, as well as best practices for running a freelance business. In 2009 he created Escape from Illustration Island, a website, podcast, and art community devoted to sharing resources and inspiration with Illustrators and other creative professionals.

Thomas has written guest posts for Fuel Your Illustration, Design TAXI, and VectorTuts+, and has appeared on Illustration podcasts and blogs such as Big Illustration Party Time, Chris Oatley’s Artcast, Art & Story, Zero 2 Illo, Workbook, Artsy Shark, and Ninja Mountain.

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Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee

If you’re not completely satisfied that EFII: Year One is a compelling and useful collection, just let me know and I’ll refund your money in full. No questions asked.

Download Your Copy Today

All 3 elements of EFII: Year One is ready for download right now for only $9.95 USD! To secure your copy simply click the ‘Download It Now’ button below and you’ll be taken to a page where you can make your payment via PayPal or Credit Card and receive an email with your download link.