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'My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations' book marks the fiftieth anniversary of my career as an illustrator. I’ve selected one defining image from each year, creating a curated journey through five decades of work. Each illustration is paired with a brief recollection that reveals where it came from, what it meant at the time, and how it shaped the artist I became.

The book is 64 full‑color pages, perfect‑bound, printed on 80 lb. Satin Text, and sized at 5.25″ × 8″.

Now available on The All Things Bill Store for only $24.99.

My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations This book: My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations by Bill Russell commemorates his fifty years as an illustrator with illustrations and a recollections.

Here is my next batch (1986 to 1990) of illustrations.

My 50 Years in 50 Illustrations: 1986-1990 I kept scratching away at scratchboard, weaving in more narrative elements and seeking out new venues for the work.