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Member only guide to the Australian book industry.
A one-stop shop for publishers, advertising creatives, journalists, editors, writers, agents, in fact anyone searching for the very best Australian illustrators.
The ASA Style File is a curated portfolio site for illustrators to showcase their work. Originally set up in 2003, it has become a respected source of high quality illustrators for the Australian publishing community, launching the careers of many well-known Australian illustrators.
In 2024, 76% of illustrators featured on the ASA Style File have received a professional work opportunity directly through the platform.
The ASA Style FIle service includes:
Current members featured on the ASA Style File can update their illustrator portfolios here.
The ASA offers tailored mentorships for illustrators, seeking support on a picture book illustration project or feedback on how to best present their work through a portfolio consultation.
Our comprehensive and adaptable contract agreement templates to help you negotiate Author Commissioning Illustrator environments, Copyright licences and assignments, and Trade Publishing Agreements for Illustrators with traditional publishers.