Buchillustration
book illustration
noun BOOKH-il-oos-tra-TSION Rare
Origin: from Latin illustrare
Usage Note
Buchillustration is the art and practice of illustrating books, especially children's books and literary editions. Germany has a strong tradition in Buchkunst (book art); the Buchillustration category is judged annually at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Examples
"Die Buchillustration des Künstlers verlieh dem Kinderbuch einen ganz eigenen Charakter."
Natural Translation
The artist's book illustration gave the children's book a very distinctive character.
Literal Translation
The book-illustration of the artist lent the children's book a quite own character.
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