Illustrating VanderMeer: A Pain in the Ass, But Someone Has to Do It

(The original hardcover dustjacket for the edition of City of Saints & Madmen that put me on the map; larger version here, with detail in my photostream.)From the Plymouth State Library page (more info there):

Which came first; the story or the illustration? When you think about the illustrated stories that you’ve read, whether they have been in the form of a graphic novel, a picture book, or comic strip–you might ask yourself this question. In an exploration of the collaborative process between an illustrator and author, Plymouth State University presents Illustrating VanderMeer: a glimpse into the collaborative works of Author, Jeff VanderMeer and Illustrator, Eric Schaller, October 15 - November 23 at Lamson Library. Join us on November 23rd from 6pm - 7:30 pm for an event in the Commons Cafe, where you will have the opportunity to meet the author and illustrator and hear VanderMeer talk about, read from, and sign his recently published books Finch and Booklife. The PSU Bookstore will make copies of both books available for sale at this event.