Editorial Guidelines for Illustrators

Please send art samples to the attention of Art Director.

Artists may send color photocopies, tearsheets, slides, or other reproductions, but do not send originals. In general, we assume that samples may be kept, but you may enclose an SASE if you wish to have them returned.

If you have an online portfolio, you may send us the address of your site. Be sure to type "Portfolio" in the subject line of your email. Please send us the address only—do not send file attachments of any kind.

We'll contact you if we are interested in seeing more work.

Important Tips

We will not read any unsolicited manuscripts, queries, or proposals sent via email.
Writers may notify us by postal mail if five or more months pass without a response. Letters clearly marked Status Inquiry will be given immediate attention.
Did you send us your manuscript without a self-addressed stamped envelope? The best thing to do is to simply re-submit your manuscript with an SASE. Don't just send the SASE on its own—it can be very difficult to match it up with the original submission!
Please do not send international reply coupons or currency checks. U.S. postage is available for purchase online.
We can not be held responsible for the loss or damage of materials, so please do not send anything that is irreplaceable or expensive. It helps to be clear in your cover letter about what materials you wish to have returned.
Some other common concerns about the submission process are addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.