Books Covered by Tobias

Here's...Willie

Just got word that Willie Nelson will be on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Sept. 18th to promote his new novel, A Tale Out of Luck, which I designed the jacket for (Hachette Book Group/Center Street).

What's New

Well, I guess fall is here. To celebrate the end of the summer we spent a few days off with the family riding roller coasters at Kings Island near Cincinnati. I spent a lot of time at this park when I was a kid and it is great to be able to relive those memories and make new ones with my own kids. (This photo is of Firehawk, a coaster I rode with my 11 year old. You ride this one lying down. It was a blast.)

I am thrilled to be working on a cover for Henry Yee at Picador and another new project for Jonathan Sainsbury at Random House. These guys are both some of the most respected art directors in the industry and it is a real honor to be working with them.

"We Love Books" Exhibition

I was asked (as I am sure many book designers were) to submit up to five samples for an exhibition in Paris entitled "We Love Books", put together by Atelier Michel Bouvet. It will feature the work of over 80 designers from over 27 countries. It is an honor to be featured in a such a show.

I submitted five books including Clark Gable, Everyday Deserves a Chance, and Romey's Place.