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Leader Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jeff Cummins' Doctor Who illustrations in new book
Launched by publishing house Candy Jar Books, Outside the Box: The Complete Doctor Who Art of Jeff Cummins, is a new title celebrating the legacy of the Flintshire-based artist - timed perfectly ahead of a major Doctor Who exhibition this summer. Jeff has been a leading figure in British sci-fi and pop culture illustration for decades, producing artwork for Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, and most famously, Doctor Who. This new volume focuses exclusively on his contributions to the Doctor Who universe, bringing together his iconic Target novel covers, personal commissions, rare early pieces and never-before-seen artwork. Read more: Month of bestselling authors set to entertain across Flintshire He said: "This is the book I've always wanted to see come to life. From my earliest Dalek paintings as a kid, to my latest portraits of Ncuti Gatwa and Jodie Whittaker - it's all part of the same creative journey." The book includes: • Jeff's celebrated Target novel covers and work from the Doctor Who Discovers series. • A detailed look at the unreleased Target calendar project. • New illustrations of Doctors old and new - including portraits of Colin Baker, David Bradley, Tom Baker, and more. • A new comic strip chronicling Jeff's life as an artist. • Private commissions, early works, and Jeff's latest Dalek painting - connecting his childhood in Wales to his present-day artistry. Read more: Bruce Lee painting launched Doctor Who and McCartney artist Jeff's work will also be celebrated in a dedicated exhibition, Right Between the Eyes!, opening in June at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery as part of Adventures in Time & Space, one of the largest Doctor Who exhibitions seen in over a decade. Running until November, the exhibition will showcase iconic props, costumes, set pieces, and Jeff's original artwork - with signed copies of Outside the Box available in the museum gift shop. Sarah Wilson, heritage manager at Peterborough Museum, said: "Jeff's artwork is a vital part of Doctor Who's visual history. His distinctive style helped define an era for fans around the world." Outside the Box is being distributed by the Books Council of Wales, ensuring it will be available in all good bookshops across Wales, including local independents and online retailers.
South Wales Argus
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Cardiff publisher prints endangered species children's book
'N is for Numbat' is an educational, illustrated book that introduces pre-school children to animals on the endangered species list. The book was published by Cardiff-based Candy Jar Books on March 27, 2025. It features animals such as the numbat, honey bee, killer whale, and Indian elephant, all of which are low in numbers. The book is aimed at children under five years old and is intended to encourage an early interest in animals and nature. Mr Stephenson said: "N is for Numbat is not just an alphabet book – it's an engaging tool for parents and educators to spark curiosity about wildlife conservation in young minds. "I hope children will be inspired by the unique creatures we share this planet with and learn the importance of protecting them." Candy Jar Books is an independent publishing house in Cardiff. Keren Williams, head of marketing, said: "We are so lucky to be working with Omri, he's such a creative writer and illustrator who really cares about educating the whole family about the natural world through his books. "He has shown through N is for Numbat that when it comes to learning your ABCs and saving endangered animals it's never too early to start." 'N is for Numbat' is now available and is being distributed by the Books Council of Wales, making it available at all good bookshops.
