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Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:07:32 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled New Site:
Gus said, "Hey everyone. Just letting you guys know that I am changing this blog and transforming it (rather slowly!) into a bona fide website with a whole lot more stuff going on - woah!Anyway, stay with me (please) while a bunch of tweaking (that's code..." more
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:22:05 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Herman and Rosie cover:
Gus said, "Click to embiggenWoah! It's been awhile huh - sorry. Well, my book, Herman and Rosie is in the bag, done and dusted. It is now doing the rounds overseas (I have some exciting news about this but can't tell you just yet!) So happy to have finally..." more
Sunday, January 29, 2012 1:49:01 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled I'm still around. Just a bit busy:
Gus said, "Click to embiggenHi guys. Sorry about the lack of postage on here. I have been pretty busy trying to finish Herman and Rosie and I'm almost there so I haven't had the time to think about much else. I have though, posted the odd thing or two over on..." more
Thursday, January 5, 2012 5:52:18 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled On the subway:
Gus said, "Man, this makes me happy! This is one of the many reasons why I will always love New York. I can't imagine this happening anywhere else."
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:41:39 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Ho Ho Hee:
Gus said, "click to embiggenThis is a ridiculous time of year isn't it! Why does xmas have to go for the whole of December do you think? I actually do enjoy the xmas period - people are generally much happier and I love the summer time (here in Australia!) and..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled New York and something about research:
Gus said, "There are times when what I do feels like work - at least what I imagine work to feel like, but mostly I feel almost embarrassed to admit out loud to the fact (out of a weird respect to those who loath their week days) that I love my job. Even that..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Mr Eight:
Gus said, "It looks like I'll be working on finishing other author's books before I get a chance to work on my own - until I leave for New York anyway. Just finished the roughs for a Penguin Aussie Bite by Sharyn Eastaugh called 'Mr Eight.' It's a really funny..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled And now a book cover...:
Gus said, "Remember when I was telling you all (I say optimistically) about an Octopus with anger issues. Well, here he is in glorious colour. This is the cover for 'Mr Eight' by Sharyn Eastaugh - without all the wordy bits. I think (I'm never really sure)..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Boy with Octopus:
Gus said, "Well I posted the front cover so I might as well show you the back cover, yeah? On a technical note, I have changed my watercolours from my standard 'Winsor & Newton' paints to 'Lukas' inks on a recommendation from a friend (the talented Anna..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Bright Buttons:
Gus said, "This is a long overdue post. I have been meaning to post about this for quite some time and well...well, I guess I just haven't for many reasons that remain unclear. My wife Ali, is an enormously clever person (I can boast about her because this is..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled From Somewhere in New York:
Gus said, "Well, the East Village actually. 'The Bean Cafe' on the corner of 1st Avenue and East 3rd to be totally exact. This cafe is open from 7 in the morning till 2 the next morning - that's a lot of coffee. It's also very dog friendly. You only have to..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Elbow:
Gus said, "This is so wonderful. Elbow does nostalgia better than anyone.Back soon peoples."
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled 2011, where did you come from?:
Gus said, "Wow, it's already February and I'm still working on my January books. Geez, so much has happened in the last few months. It's been a busy summer so far and it started with an awesome trip to New York. Any excuse to get to New York is a good one and..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Music to Draw to:
Gus said, "Listening a lot to this track lately, Becoming a Jackal, by the Irish group Villagers. The whole album is great but this is the stand out track. Conor O'Brien has a real heartache in his voice. I have no idea what the song is about and it..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Irregular Needless Randomness:
Gus said, "This bird will become an even bigger bird if you click it!Hey peoples - 20 now, I see! Been a while I know but I just wanted to touch base with the blogging world and post up some stuff that I have been working on. Had my head down in my studio..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled It's All Official Now:
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Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled 'Tis Grand I Tell Ya!:
Gus said, "Just found out this morning (last to know it seems - then again I'm out of the social media loop) that Jen Storer and I have had our book Haggis McGregor and the Night of the Skull Moon shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards! A very nice surprise. I..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled More Randomness:
Gus said, "I am about to have a brief hiatus with my School Magazine illustration work while I hop into my new picture book so I thought I'd post a couple of random illustrations I did recently for them for a Emma Heyde story called Fair's Fair about two..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Bart Constant:
Gus said, "Bart Constant - "Do Better" (with Dustin O'Halloran) from Kimmo Films on Vimeo.I just can't get this song, or clip, out of my head. This is a beautiful track called Do Better from a guy who calls himself 'Bart Constant'. This is a brilliant example..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Sketchbooking:
Gus said, "I am working on my picture book at present so don't have a lot to post so I thought I might jump into the sketchbook. Here are a few odd sketches that have nothing what-so-ever to do with each other. Sketching is a great way to let yourself go and..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled A small something...:
Gus said, "From my new picture book I'm working on. Just a sideline character. I like the sideline guys almost as much."
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled A Herman & Rosie teaser:
Gus said, "On the way home the city seemed darker and louder and busier than usual.Herman didn't feel like playing his oboe that night.I am working away madly on my new picture book, 'Herman and Rosie' at the moment, which is due for release through Penguin..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled Back into the groove:
Gus said, "Well, I'm back from our holiday break and feeling pretty damn relaxed. My mind is as uncluttered as it gets really. It was so great to be out of contact and out of range. I had no idea what was happening in the world and it felt good. Just sort of..." more
Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17:41 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled August chill post:
Gus said, "This album is doing it for me. Release The Sunbird is basically Zach Rogue from Rogue Wave. They have released four albums and a great EP but for whatever reason Zach wanted to work on a side project and write music that pretty much harked back to..." more
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 5:43:45 PM
Gus Gordon wrote a blog post titled New site - It is coming (no, really!):
Gus said, "Sorry it's been a little quiet around here. I have been busy illustrating a picture book called 'I am Cow, Hear Me Moo!' for Penguin US and working on the site with the very clever Sean of SMPCreative at every opportunity I get. This blog will..." more