The Dutch Uncle Journal is a considered study of illustration, design, and animation in practice, how they are conceived, commissioned and realised in the wider world.
This is where we share the thinking behind our latest projects and engage with the wider shifts shaping visual culture, from the resurgence of handmade texture to the ways art redefines the spaces we inhabit.
A considered collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.

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The Art Book Every Child Should Own: Katy Hessel and Ping Zhu's The Illustrated Story of Art Without Men

The Illustrated Story of Art Without Men," is a new children's book by Katy Hessel with vibrant illustrations by Ping Zhu. Re-examining art history to spotlight overlooked female artists, challenging centuries of male-dominated narratives.

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Joel Holland — NYC Street Vendors published by Prestel

Joel Holland’s NYC Street Vendors (Prestel) frames the city’s curbside economy as essential infrastructure. Mapping over 150 mobile businesses across all five boroughs, this "visual love letter" proves that illustration is the ultimate tool for capturing the grit and humanity of the rolling kitchens that feed and shape the cultural fabric of New York.

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Gestalten :This Is Where We Live. Why Spatial Illustration could be 2026’s Biggest IllustrationTrend

Is the era of the clinical 3D render over? Discover how This Is Where We Live (gestalten) is setting the 2026 trend for "Spatial Storytelling." Featuring Jisu Choi, Ilya Milstein, and Ugo Gattoni, this volume proves that illustration is the ultimate tool for reimagining our relationship with architecture and memory. Is this the 2026 Big Illustration Trend?

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The Art of the Elegant Outlaw: Javi Aznarez and the Lord of Barmbeck

In 1920s Hamburg, Julius Adolf Petersen—the "Lord of Barmbeck"—turned burglary into a high-fashion performance. For Stern Crime, artist Javi Aznarez illustrates this non-violent "Robin Hood" with a sharp "Ligne Claire" lens, revealing a tactical irony: the Lord was too vain to be invisible. By dressing for a gala to rob a stagecoach, Petersen proved that in the underworld, a spotlight is often more dangerous than a gun.

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Noma Bar Illustrates Early Fiction by Margaret Atwood for Vintage Classics

Noma Bar illustrates early Margaret Atwood fiction for Vintage Classics, creating minimalist book covers that echo the tension and psychological depth of Atwood’s writing. Using visual double meanings and delayed reveals, Bar’s designs bring subtle unease to titles like Bodily Harm and Bluebeard’s Egg, blending illustration and literary tone seamlessly.

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Tavis Coburn and the bold look of the Camp-X Book Jacket Series

Tavis Coburn creates bold, retro-futurist covers for Camp-X series by Eric Walters. Using strong shapes and limited colour, the designs support the books’ grounded espionage themes, translating real wartime training into clear, engaging visuals that make historical storytelling accessible to younger readers.

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David Benioff : Book cover illustrations by SHOUT

Alessandro Gottardo, known as SHOUT, creates cohesive cover illustrations for David Benioff titles published by Penguin Random House. Designed under the direction of Paul Buckley, the covers establish a consistent visual identity across the author’s catalogue, linking separate works through a unified, structured design approach.

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A Masterwork for Collectors: Marc Burckhardt’s Edition of Dante Paradiso

Marc Burckhardt completes a decade-long project with a deluxe illustrated edition of Paradiso by Dante Alighieri for Easton Press. Combining classical painting techniques with luxury book design, the limited edition transforms a cornerstone of literary history into a collectible art object.

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Paris Shopfronts Opens in Style at Lapérouse

Joel Holland launches Paris Shopfronts in Paris with a celebration hosted by Sara Andelman at Lapérouse. The event, alongside signings at Librairie Galignani and À la Mère de Famille, brought together the city’s creative community to celebrate illustrated storefronts and urban culture.

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Paris Shopfronts — Book Signing Events, Paris —13th + 14th Sept

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Capturing Isolation: Hsiao Ron Cheng’s Illustrated Book Cover for All the Way Around the Sun

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Whale Eyes — A Groundbreaking Illustrated Memoir by James Robinson, Featuring Art by Brian Rea

Whale Eyes by James Robinson, with illustrations by Brian Rea, redefines the memoir through immersive design and emotional storytelling. Blending visual experimentation with personal narrative, the book invites readers to see differently—transforming perception into a powerful, interactive experience that resonates across generations.