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Mary Evans Picture Library one millioneth image

A ‘Coming of Age’ Cake – Bakers’ & Confectioners’ Exhibition © Mary Evans Picture Library Mary Evans Picture Library press release. Mary Evans Picture Library, the UK’s leading source for historical images, is delighted to announce that its one millioneth image has just gone online. Somewhat appropriately it is an image of a “Coming of Age” cake that was displayed at the Bakers’ & Confectioners’ Exhibition which was held at the Agricultural Hall in London in 1913. The image comes…

Mark Diacono and Wink Lorch win prestigious Andre Simon Food & Drink Book Awards

Julian Barnes, presents winners prize for Jura Wine by Wink Lorch to photographer Mick Rock ‘Jura Wine’ won Best Drink Book at the Awards and Mick Rock of Cephas Picture Library, the leading specialist wine image source, was the principal photographer for the book and represented the author, Wink Lorch, at the ceremony.  André Simon Memorial Fund press release Man Booker winning novelist Julian Barnes and cookery writer Annie Bell announced the winners of this year’s André Simon Food &…

Ikon Images has a Spring in its step

Blossoms in Asian landscape ©Nick Purser / Ikon Images Ikon Images press release. This Sunday (29th March) the clocks go back in the UK, and although it means we all loose an hour’s sleep it does officially mark the start of Spring. To mark the new season we’ve compiled a selection of refreshing imagery that covers all that’s in bloom. If you’re looking to Spring Clean your illustrations, be they website images, company brochures, or marketing collateral take a peak at…

Fit for a King – the Trevillion medieval collection

Trevilllion Images press release. 26th March 2015 will be a Royal day with a difference: Britain will bury the remains of one of its most famous monarchs  – King Richard III – 500 years after his death! Immortalised in history, and also by Shakespeare’s play, this very special King was the last Medieval monarch of the Plantagenet line and preceded the infamous Tudors. No longer a subject just for school and college text books, history is now one of the…

Short and Suite

Trevilllion Images press release. The new movie, Suite française, which takes place during occupied France in the Second World War, and stars Kristen Scott-Thomas, is launching this week. And Trevillion will be watching keenly! Here at Trevillion we love images which are evocative, express an emotion, a sense of place and a sense of time. And with World War II being one of most iconic periods in recent history, with the most dramatic events and haunting, memorable visuals, Trevilllion is really looking forward to…

FOCAL announces shortlist for 2015 Footage Awards

FOCAL press release. FOCAL International has announced the shortlist of nominations for the twelfth annual FOCAL International Awards in association with AP Archive. The Awards honour producers, filmmakers and other creative professionals who have used library footage in a documentary, feature film or any other form of production as well as those who preserve and restore our cultural heritage. The FOCAL International Awards will be presented in association with AP Archive on the evening of May 21, 2015 at a glittering…

Spring Break at Ikon Images

Ikon Images press release. With Spring in the air, holiday plans are being made and at Ikon Images we have a gallery full of ideas for your perfect getaway. Ranging from the classic elegance of the 1920s through to varied cityscapes and colourful beach holidays, all the illustrations are on display at our postcard stand. Tourist attractions on world map ©Ikon Images/Kerry Hyndman Additionally, now that the romance of Valentine’s has abated, Wedding season is hotting up. So as not…

Bridgeman Images acquires CultureLabel

Bridgeman Images press release. Bridgeman Images, the worlds leading supplier in art, culture and historic images, is delighted to officially announce its acquisition of online museum shop CultureLabel, bringing it into a growing portfolio of art related businesses.   The ultimate gift shop CultureLabel is the ultimate online shopping experience for art; curating the very finest design, art-inspired products and affordable art from hundreds of prestigious partners.  This includes a number of Bridgeman’s own represented collections including The Courtauld Gallery,…
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