About

Since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in l983, James Yang has won over 200 awards for excellence in illustration. His work has appeared in some of the most prestigious trade publications in the United States including Communication Arts Design Annual, Communications Arts Illustration Annual, Print Magazine, 3X3 Magazine,Graphis, and the Society of Publication Designers Annual. One of his many posters was featured at the Hiroshima Museum of Art. He has also designed a sculpture titled “Clockman” which is part of a permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.. His first children’s book, “Jet and Joey, book 1 of their adventures” was published by Simon and Schuster in the fall of 2004 and received critical acclaim. His second book, “Joey and Jet in Space” was released in 2006. His third book, "Puzzlehead" was released in Spring 2009. James currently lives and works in Brooklyn. New York.